Support State Opera South Australia

Every Dollar
Doubled

For a limited time, every gift to State Opera South Australia is matched dollar-for-dollar by the Arts Investment Fund. Your $50 becomes $100. Your $500 becomes $1,000.

01

Double your impact

In our Golden Jubilee, every dollar is matched by the Arts Investment Fund.

02

Make more opera possible

Your gift commissions new work, opens new stages and brings new audiences in.

03

Opera belongs here

Present opera by South Australian artists in regional schools and communities.

What your gift
makes possible

State Opera South Australia is the state's premier opera company — bringing world-class performances to our stages, our schools, and our regional communities. We believe opera belongs to everyone.

Young artists performing on stage
Young Artists Program

Tomorrow's principals, learning here.

Emerging South Australian singers, mentored on State Opera stages by the artists, coaches and répétiteurs who came before them. Your gift brings the next generation to the operatic stage.

12 Emerging artists in 2026
Support Local Crew & Artists

Made by South Australian hands.

Costumes stitched, sets built, lighting rigged — every all-new production is the work of local artisans, craftspeople, designers and technicians. Your gift keeps South Australian craft on the State Opera stage.

80% Local crew & makers
State Opera production behind the scenes
State Opera ensemble on stage
A Year of Jubilee

More opera, in more places than ever.

This year marks fifty years since State Opera South Australia first took to the stage. To celebrate, we're staging more opera than ever before — at Her Majesty's, in the Barossa Valley, at Ukaria, in regional schools, and closing the year with the State Opera Chorus at St Peter's Cathedral. Your gift puts the company on every one of those stages.

50 Years of State Opera
Schools & Education

Inspiring the next audience.

Free and subsidised performances staged in classrooms and assembly halls across South Australia — from Whyalla to Mount Gambier.

30K+ Students reached each year
Students experiencing opera

Your gift
in action

$50
Friend
Can support the engagement of a language coaching session.
$100
Supporter
Can support the creation of a new costume by a South Australian designer.
$500
Patron
Can support the upkeep of our digital library, ensuring education resources remain available to students into the future.
$1,000
Benefactor
Can support a young South Australian artist to present a pop-up performance in a public space.
$2,000
Principal
Can support a masterclass for young South Australian artists with an acclaimed professional artist.
$5,000
Maestro
Can support touring costs for a State Opera production in regional South Australia.

On Stage Giving

On Stage Giving is State Opera's core philanthropic program, supporting Australian talent and the creation of impactful productions.

Donors are invited to contribute to meaningful storytelling, with gifts of $5,000 or more annually able to be directed to specific programs like Opera Spotlight, Rising Stars, and Youth & Education.

Opera Spotlight

The Opera Spotlight program connects passionate patrons with the artistic heart of State Opera — including exclusive rehearsal access, meet-the-cast evenings, and behind-the-scenes experiences you won't find anywhere else.

Opening Night Circle

Join our most exclusive patron circle and enjoy priority seating, invitations to opening night celebrations, exclusive events with artists, and a unique connection to the creative vision behind every State Opera production.

Bequests

A gift in your Will to State Opera is one of the most profound ways to leave a lasting legacy for opera in South Australia. Bequests of all sizes ensure that future generations can continue to experience the power of live performance.

Three reasons to
give today

More opera than ever before

In our Golden Jubilee, help us ensure the voice of opera continues to soar.

Every dollar, doubled

Your support will be matched by the Arts Investment Fund.

Local hands, all-new shows

Every Jubilee production is built from scratch by South Australian makers. Your gift keeps it that way.

BY PHONE

To make a donation over the phone, call our Development team Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

(08) 8226 4790

Or click here to request a callback

DIRECT DEPOSIT

State Opera South Australia

Account 838 640 925
BSB 015 101

Please use the reference Donation followed by your Name.

Email development@stateopera.com.au or call us on (08) 8226 4790 to alert us of your gift.

All donations over $2 are fully tax deductible State Opera is a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsed by the ATO. You will receive an official tax receipt by email.