Giuseppe Verdi's
Direction by
Franco Zeffirelli

5 & 6 February 2026
Adelaide oval

Franco Zeffirelli’s awe inspiring design and direction

This is more than an opera; it’s an epic experience, decades in the making. Direct from Italy’s Arena di Verona in celebration of its 100th anniversary, Franco Zeffirelli’s awe-inspiring direction of Verdi’s AIDA will be staged exclusively in Adelaide against the iconic backdrop of Adelaide Oval.

a legendary
spectacle

AIDA Adelaide 2026

Australia's largest ever opera

AIDA will be staged in unprecedented scale, featuring over 400 internationally acclaimed cast and 300 local crew, making it the largest opera production ever presented in Australia.

AIDA Adelaide 2026

100-piece orchestra

At its heart is a 100-piece orchestra and a 150-member chorus, delivering Verdi’s powerful score in all its majesty.

AIDA Adelaide 2026

meticulously crafted sets

Towering, meticulously crafted sets recreate the grandeur of ancient Egypt. Stage and scenery will span across 100m of interactive stage architecture, designed to immerse and captivate audiences.