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Season 2026 Tips and info How to Subscribe
The cast and ensemble of Victorian Opera's production of Follies take a bow.

Season 2026

Season 2026 Tips and info How to Subscribe

Season 2026 marks Victorian Opera's 21st year and we're up for a celebration.

Season 2026

Subscribe to Season 2026 for a 20% discount, priority booking, dedicated customer service, hassle-free exchanges, and free on-demand Digital Access.

In Season 2026, Artistic Director Stuart Maunder AM has programmed a season filled with swashbuckling pirates, haunting ghosts and Aussie bush classics.

The Pirates of Penzance. Hurrah for the Pirate King! Set sail for a swashbuckling summer as Gilbert & Sullivan’s uproarious operetta storms the stage of the Palais Theatre.

Reg Livermore’s Ned Kelly: The Musical. His name is etched into national folklore. The outlaw bushranger, his gang and that iconic suit of armour — who was Ned Kelly? A celebrated anti-hero or simply a cold-blooded killer?

The Magic Pudding: The Opera. Filled with a measure of musical magic, deliciously playful costumes and a hearty helping of theatrical magic, this dinky-di delight brings Lindsay’s larrikinism to life.

The Coronation Of Poppea. Enter ancient Rome as the ruler Emperor Nero and his obsession Poppea ruthlessly pursue their love. Power, politics and passion paint the backdrop of Monteverdi’s masterpiece. Desire and betrayal claim centre-stage.

The Turn of the Screw. Henry James’ gothic novella has spooked generations of readers with this chilling tale of a governess, the children in her ward, and sinister forces that may — or may not — be tormenting them.

The Spare Room. The limits of friendship are put to the test in this adaptation of Helen Garner’s acclaimed novel . It’s heartening, harrowing and darkly funny.

 

 

Season 2026 Subscription packages can be purchased here here.

For enquiries, phone 1300 822 849 (10:00am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday) to speak to our friendly team or email us.

 
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Why Subscribe?

Subscription packages can be purchased here here.

For enquiries, phone 1300 822 849 (10:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday) to speak to our friendly team or email us.

  • BEST PRICING

    Buy early to lock in your savings. Subscription tickets attract a 20% saving compared to single ticket pricing.

  • PRIORITY TICKETING

    Subscribers have exclusive access during the priority period and guaranteed priority treatment for the whole season. This is the easiest way to secure your preferred seats at the best price for your choice of shows.

  • FLEXIBILITY AND CONVENIENCE

    Subscribers have the exclusive advantage of easy, free ticket exchanges to suit any circumstance. Give us a call or email and we can exchange dates for you with no extra fees (pending availability).

  • PRICES GUARANTEED

    Subscription prices will not change throughout the season. Other ticket prices may vary.

  • FRIENDS AND FAMILY DISCOUNT

    Need to purchase additional one-off tickets for family and friends? Add them to your booking with a 10% discount.

  • COMPLIMENTARY DIGITAL ACCESS

    All Subscribers receive free Digital Access viewing for The Magic Pudding: The Opera when in-theatre tickets are purchased as part of their package.

  • DEDICATED CUSTOMER SERVICE

    For Subscription assistance, call 1300 822 849 to speak to our team (Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 4:30pm) or email subscriptions@victorianopera.com.au.

  • NO BOOKING FEES

    You won’t pay booking fees on your subscription, nor any later performance additions you make.

  • ONLY TWO SHOWS REQUIRED

    A Subscription requires a minimum of booking only two shows to make a package. Of course, we think you should attend them all!

Tips and info

Subscription packages can be purchased here here.

  • Online Subscriptions are sold as Best Available seating.
  • If you wish to select specific seats, an area of the theatre or need assistance, phone our team on 1300 822 849.
  • You will have the opportunity to add Friends & Family add-on tickets before you complete your order. All additional tickets receive at a 10% discount.
  • Access and special ticketing requests will be fulfilled where possible and cannot be guaranteed. To book specific accessibility seating and wheelchair seating directly, please phone 1300 822 849.

For assistance including exchanges and additions to your existing subscription, email us or phone our Subscription line on 1300 822 849 (Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 4:30pm).

Key Dates

  • Monday 6 October 2025, 10:00am – 2026 Subscription packages on sale.
  • Monday 6 October 2025, 10:00am – Limited selection of seats for The Pirates of Penzance on sale via Ticketmaster.
  • Monday 27 October 2025, 10:00am – Season 2026 tickets for all shows on sale.

Concessions and Discount Entitlements

Victorian Opera is committed to producing opera and musical theatre for everyone. We put great emphasis on making our tickets affordable to as much of our community as possible.

  • Concession prices include Pension and Health Care Card holders, full-time students, seniors, children, and 30 years and under, and MEAA Members.
  • Other Discount prices available: Senior card holders, 30yrs & Under, Arts Access Victoria members, and Child (14yrs & Under).
  • Companion Card ticketing is available for all performances.

Victorian Opera values our 30 years & Under audience and we’ve worked hard to maintain affordable pricing options.

  • 30 years & Under Subscribers pay only $30 in A, B, C or D-Reserve.
    • 30 years & Under price not available in Premium reserve for Subscriptions.
    • When buying a 30yrs & Under Subscription in combination with other types, you must select a price level available to all types to continue.
  • $30 Single tickets are available in B, C or D-Reserve for the majority of performances.

Refunds and exchanges

  • Subscribers have the exclusive advantage of easy, fee-free ticket exchanges to suit any change in circumstances.
  • Victorian Opera is committed to complying with the Live Performance Australia Ticketing Code of Practice. Read the full Code of Practice here.

Audio Description, Tactile Tours, and Relaxed Performances

In Season 2026, the Audio Described and Tactile Tour performance is:

The Magic Pudding: The Opera
Friday 15 May, 1:00pm
The Round

The Relaxed Performance is:

The Magic Pudding: The Opera
Friday 15 May, 1:00pm
The Round

The Magic Pudding: The Opera
Friday 29 May, 1:00pm
Bunjil Place

Further details can be found on our Accessibility page.

Delivery Options

Subscription have the following options for the delivery of their tickets:

Ticket delivery by Post:

  • Standard Mail ($5.00) and Registered Post ($8.00) will be dispatched following your order.
  • Please allow up to four weeks for delivery following the Season 2026 launch. And then within two weeks after this initial period.

Venue collection:

  • We’ll print out your entire subscription tickets and have them available for collection from the box office at your first performance of the year.
  • Venue box offices typically open one hour before the performance start time. We’ll confirm opening hours when we send out our reminder email a couple of days before each performance. 

Tickets via email:

  • eTickets – best for showing on your mobile featuring a QR code and scanned at the venue. Tickets can be downloaded to your mobile wallet within from 90 days before the performance date. Press the ‘Add to Wallet’ button next to each barcode – you will need to add each ticket individually.
  • Print- at- Home – best for printing out. They’ll be attached as a printable PDF.

New for this year, eTickets and Print- at- Home tickets will be sent to your email 21 days prior to each performance in your package. If you’d prefer to receive them all at the time of booking – email us or phone 1300 822 849, and we can send them to you manually.

Email tickets are sent from the postmaster@victorianopera.com.au email address. Be sure to add this email address to your Contacts list and/or Safe Senders list in your email client. This will help prevent PAHT and eTickets from being blocked or sent to Junk Mail.

How to Subscribe

Subscribe to our Season 2026 by purchasing a package of just two shows or more.

Online

via Victorian Opera for Subscription packages.

Phone

1300 822 849 (Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 4:30pm)
Book by phone and our team will assist you with all your ticketing needs.

Postal

Complete the Subscription form and post to:
Victorian Opera Subscriptions
PO Box 524, Carlton South, VIC 3053

Or scan and email to: subscriptions@victorianopera.com.au.
Online version available to download here.

In Person
In person bookings are not available.

Payments
Credit card (Mastercard, VISA, AMEX)

Fees
Season 2026 Subscription packages have no transaction fee. A delivery fee will apply if you choose to receive your tickets by post.

Subscription Pricing

  • The Pirates of Penzance | $35 – $132
  • Reg Livermore’s Ned Kelly: The Musical | $35 – $72
  • The Magic Pudding: The Opera | $33
  • The Coronation Of Poppea | $35 – $140
  • The Turn of the Screw | $35 – $124
  • The Spare Room | $35 – $120

 Pricing displayed is for full-priced Subscription tickets. Subscription discounts are calculated on full-priced single tickets.

2026 Concessions include: Pension and Health Care Card holders, Full-time Students, and MEAA Members.
Other discount prices available: Senior, 30 Years and Under, and Child (14 years & Under). Companion Card ticketing available via 1300 822 849.