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Subscriber FAQ 2027

Getting the most out of Season 2027 is easy! Buy two or more shows to enjoy exclusive benefits, including up to 20% savings, priority bookings, and true flexibility with free,
no hassle exchanges.

Subscriptions are available from Tuesday 22 September. Subscribers have three weeks
of priority booking access before single tickets go on sale.

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Subscription Packages available

Season 2027 Subscription

Productions include:

  • Iolanthe
  • The Marriage of Figaro (Ballarat)
  • The Happy Prince
  • A Streetcar Named Desire
  • Celebrating 40 Years of The Robert Salzer Foundation
  • Der Freischütz
  • The Marriage of Figaro
  • First Look: Lola Montez
  • The Big Sing Ballarat

Add-ons available – Horti Hall event

  • The Marriage of Figaro (Piano Only)
  • Winter Soiree Series
    • Dimity Shepherd: Opera Closets, Michael Petruccelli: The Wandering Heart, Jeremy Kleeman and Alex Ranieri: Songs of Travel and Small Heads, Johanna Allen: The Songs That Got Away, Lucy Maunder: The Space Between the Notes

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30 Years & Under Membership

Take advantage of Victorian Opera’s 30 Years & Under Membership in Season 2027.

Experience the magic of opera and music theatre for just $30 per performance and enjoy access to a series of members-only events with likeminded arts lovers.

To join, purchase 30 Years & Under tickets to two or more shows as part of our dedicated Membership and unlock benefits including:

30 YEARS & UNDER MEMBER BENEFITS
Book to the below performance dates and join our member events:

  • Iolanthe – Monday 1 February
  • A Streetcar Named Desire – Tuesday 29 June
  • Der Freischütz – Tuesday 28 September
  • The Marriage of Figaro – Tuesday 19 October
  • First Look: Lola Montez – Thursday 11 November

AN EXCLUSIVE INVITATION

Join an invite-only event in Season 2027.

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Terms & Conditions: Dedicated $30 tickets are available for all performances and price levels, excluding Premium seats. To be eligible for a 30 Years & Under Membership and ticket offer, you must be aged 30 years or under at the time of purchase.

How can I buy a Subscription package?

ONLINE:
Subscribe now

BY PHONE:
1300 822 849 (Monday to Friday, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm)

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

Or scan and email to: subscriptions@victorianopera.com.au
Printable version available: from Monday 6 October 2025, 10:00am

PAYMENTS:
We accept credit or debit card (Mastercard, VISA, AMEX).

FEES:
Season 2027 subscriptions have no transaction fee.
A delivery fee will apply if you choose to receive your tickets by post.

How can I get cheaper tickets?

At Victorian Opera, we put great emphasis on making our tickets affordable to as much of our community as possible. This means we start with an affordable full-price ticket and work from there to make sure there is a wide range of prices to suit every budget.

  • Subscription tickets for all performances start at $35 and the most expensive ticket in Season 2027 is $140. Non-scription tickets range from $39 – $175.
  • There is a dedicated 30 Years and Under ticket price on all performances of $30.
  • Season 2027 subscriptions offer a discount on all performances. Buy two or more shows in a season and save 20%.
  • Concession prices include Pension and Health Care Card holders, Full-time Students, and MEAA Members.
  • Other Discount prices available: Senior card holders, 30 Years and Under, Arts Access Victorian and Child (14 years and under ).
  • Companion Card ticketing is available for all performances.

We occasionally offer special discounts, but this is never guaranteed. If you want your choice of performance dates and seats, it is best to buy early to avoid disappointment.

To keep up to date on special offers, upcoming events and behind-the-scenes action, sign up to our eNews list.

Are there booking fees?

There are no booking fees for Season 2027 Subscription packages.

For all other tickets, all ticket sellers include additional fees that vary depending on the ticketing outlet. These include but are not limited to transaction fees, postage fees, print-at-home ticket or other delivery fees. For specific additional fees, please see ticket seller websites.

Can I change the date of my tickets?

Yes, within the same performance run. Cost of the exchange ticket must be equal or more than the original ticket. For single tickets, contact the original ticket seller. Conditions apply. Fees may apply for single tickets.

Subscribers have the exclusive option of easy, fee-free ticket exchanges and refunds. For assistance, contact our Subscriptions team on 1300 822 849 (Monday to Friday, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm) or email subscriptions@victorianopera.com.au

 

Can I get a refund?

Subscribers have the exclusive option of easy, fee-free ticket exchanges and refunds. For assistance, contact our Subscriptions team on 1300 822 849 (Monday to Friday, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm) or email subscriptions@victorianopera.com.au

For single tickets, contact the original ticket seller of your ticket. Conditions apply.

What Accessibility options do you offer?

We have a wide range of initiatives and resources to provide an accessible experience for our whole audience, including Audio Description, an annual Relaxed Performance, and wheelchair and limited mobility seating. See our Accessibility page for more details.

Which shows are family-friendly?

The Happy Prince is our dedicated Schools and Family Show for 2027.

Which shows will be livestreamed?

In Season 2027, we will be presenting two of our performances for online viewing as part of our Digital Access program:

  • The Happy Prince

The following season 2026 performances are still available for purchase and viewing:

See our Digital Access page for more information.

What language are shows performed in?

Victorian Opera will perform in a variety of languages in Season 2027. All performances feature English surtitles or scene descriptors.

Sung in English

  • Iolanthe
  • The Marriage of Figaro
  • The Happy Prince
  • A Streetcar Named Desire
  • First Look: Lola Montez

Sung in German

  • Der Freischütz

Various

  • Winter Soiree Series
  • Celebrating 40 Years of The Robert Salzer Foundation

How can I purchase a subscription for more than one person?

Paying Together
If you’re booking under the same order, provide us the contact details for each subscriber. Due to privacy regulations, the order confirmation and tickets will be sent to the primary subscriber only.

Paying Separately
If you’re booking separately, let us know the subscribers you wish to be seated with and ask the other subscriber to do the same. Bookings made at approximately the same time are more likely to be seated together.

For assistance with a current Subscriptions, including exchanges and adding tickets to your booking, phone 1 300 822 849 (Monday to Friday, 10.00 am to 4.30 pm).