Brisbane Bel Canto Festival
Highlights
- Experience the rich tapestry of operatic song from Italy to Australia at Brisbane's Bel Canto Festival.
- Discover the beauty of La Cenerentola alongside dynamic performances in Brisbane City.
- Engage with a diverse program featuring Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle and Red Dirt Hymns.
- Celebrate the art of beautiful singing in 2026 with Opera Queensland's vibrant festival atmosphere.
In 2026, Opera Queensland’s Brisbane Bel Canto festival returns!
For a third year, OQ will continue exploring the many wonders of the art of beautiful singing.
This program covers music from the beginnings of operatic song in Italy to a song cycle composed in Australia over the past few years, a celebration of song in all its many forms.
Alongside the highly anticipated headliner, La Cenerentola, next year’s program features a dynamic array of events:
The Birth of Bel Canto – In association with One Equal Music
Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle
Red Dirt Hymns by Andrew Ford
Images and Video
Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.oq.com.au/accessibility/
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