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The Friends of the State Opera of South Australia Incorporated (“The Friends”), exists to suppor But there is more we can achieve through The Friends.

The Friends has supported State Opera South Australia since it’s formation in 1976 through a variety of activities, including raising funds to sponsor operas and support the development of emerging operatic talent in SA. Throughout, The Friends have enjoyed a strong relationship with State Opera, providing special benefits for members. Opera is a wonderful, complex, supremely rewarding art form, arguably at the peak of the performing arts, so inevitably it can be expensive to produce. Attending opera is a vital way of ensuring productions are financially sustainable and we encourage all Friends members to attend as many State Opera productions as possible. Let us try and fill every seat for every performance because those ticket sales are a lifeline for opera! We organise events to entertain, stimulate and educate members and raise funds for our support role.

31/10/2026

Free Even ~ Live Music 🎶

31/10/2026

Make the most of your Sunday with an afternoon of wonderful live music in the heart of Adelaide.

Featuring Adelaide Baroque with Sally-Anne Russell and Clara Cutri, performing Jodie O’Regan’s Sing Sanctus as part of Chamber Music Adelaide’s On the Terrace festival.

📍 AGSA Elder Wing
🕚 Today, 11am–4pm

Free entry aa lovely way to celebrate Adelaide’s vibrant music scene.

31/10/2026

✨ Sharing the love of opera! ✨

One of the wonderful things about Friends of State Opera SA is the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with businesses and supporters who generously contribute to our fundraising efforts.

We would like to acknowledge and thank Gerard McCabe Jewellers for their continued generosity in donating beautiful luxury items to support our fundraising auctions. ⭐️

As a small gesture of appreciation, Friends of State Opera SA was delighted to invite Tayla Giles, Marketing & Content Coordinator at Gerard McCabe, and her colleague Josie Paech to experience Carmen at Her Majesty’s Theatre.

It was a first for both, and their lovely feedback says it all! They were completely enchanted by the performance and are already looking forward to experiencing more productions by State Opera South Australia.

There is nothing more rewarding than introducing new audiences to the magic of opera. 🎭 🎶

Thank you, Tayla and Josie, for sharing your experience, and thank you to Gerard McCabe Jewellers for your wonderful support. ⌚️ ⭐️

29/10/2026

A beautiful afternoon of music, culture and creativity in the heart of Adelaide - and it’s completely FREE 🎶 🐋

28/10/2026

✨ A musical journey of adventure, culture and discovery awaits with Bohemian Wanderlust: Counterpoint. 🎶

📍 Elder Hall, University of Adelaide

📅 Friday 30 October, 1.10pm

26/10/2026

Congratulation Charlotte Kelso, State Opera South Australia, principal artists, opera chorus and creatives! It’s been an incredible season of Opera celebrating the 50th anniversary of State Opera South Australia 🎭🎶

THE REVIEWS ARE IN. 🌹

“Kelso is an operatic megastar in the making.” — The Scoop
“Vocally, the leads and chorus give this Carmen some serious firepower.” — On Your Markus
“Vibrant, beautiful, heartbreaking.” — Glam Adelaide
“Kelso is purely magnificent.” — Theatre Diaries Adelaide
“A triumphant close to the Golden Jubilee season.” — FIFTY+SA

Carmen has arrived, and Adelaide is falling for her.

LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN.

Tuesday 20, Thursday 22 and Saturday 24 October, 7:30pm at Her Majesty’s Theatre.

BOOK NOW at https://tinyurl.com/nhd4hvs2

21/10/2026

The Friends Committee were thrilled to meet with the fabulous Don Jose from Carmen (Gerard Schneider) who is a longtime supporter of The Friends.
Don’t miss this wonderful production at Her Majesty’s Theatre, only 2 nights remaining!

19/10/2026

17/10/2026

TONIGHT. 🌹

After weeks of waiting, Carmen opens at Her Majesty’s Theatre, and seats are nearly gone.

Bizet’s score at full force, live with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Charlotte Kelso is Carmen, in the finale of State Opera South Australia’s Golden Jubilee season.

There are only four performances, and this production won’t be back. If you’ve been meaning to book, now is the time.

Tonight | Tue 20 | Thu 22 | Sat 24 October, 7:30pm.

Secure your seat now, before she’s sold out. 🎟️

BOOK NOW at

Experience Bizet’s Carmen in Adelaide from 17–24 October 2026. State Opera South Australia presents a bold new production at Her Majesty’s Theatre. Book now.

17/10/2026

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https://stateopera.com.au/support/thefriends/

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