Crossroad Arts

Candlelit Opera in the Woods

Proudly supported by Major Sponsor Mackay City Property

Date: Saturday 23 August 2025

Time: 6.30pm - 10.30pm

Venue: Secret CBD Industrial location

Tickets: $185 pp includes gourmet canapes / wine / champagne / beer.

A magnificent candlelight fundraising opera event bringing the magic of a live, multi-sensory operatic, and performance experience to an awe-inspiring industrial secret Mackay CBD location.

The industrial grandeur of the secret space, transformed into a mesmerising journey of visual candle lit discovery. An exclusive immersive opera and musical experience with the very best of the Australian Opera scene, in support of inclusive arts, presented by Crossroad Arts.

Join our internationally acclaimed distinguished guests from Opera Queensland, Katie Stenzel a dynamic, coloratura soprano, and resonant baritone Jon Maskell, both integral fixtures in the Australian Opera scene, accompanied by renowned repetiteur Brendan Murtagh, performing a repertoire of the greatest opera arias.

Plus a performance by classical musicians from Mackay City Strings, and all the fun of the theatrical opera stylings of the undeniable Crossroad Arts Performers.

This is an all-inclusive unique experience which includes gourmet canapes, delicious wine from Sydney based winemakers Joval wines, champagne and beer. Live special operatic and classical entertainment, lively art auction of three acclaimed Australian Artists work and special auction of premier SA Opera tickets, flights and accommodation to Adelaide.

Never seen in Mackay before, a fabulous candlelit night celebrating the arts and fundraising for inclusive arts, this event is one not to be missed!

Be part of the art and make a real difference in your community. All proceeds from this delicious boutique fundraiser will be directly re-invested into the Mackay community through Crossroad Arts.

Don't miss out! Tickets are strictly limited for this premier event.

Saturday 23 August, 2025

6:30pm -10:30pm

Secret Mackay industrial CBD location

$165 pp includes gourmet canapes, all drinks, Live art auction and SA Opera premier event weekend Auction prizes.

Dress in your best opera glamour.

Tix at crossroadarts.com.au / 4953 5122

This is an 18+ event.

An exclusive bespoke Opera fundraiser in support of inclusive arts!

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