Opera returns to iconic location for 21st year

More than 150 musicians will perform this weekend as the highly anticipated Opera at Jimbour returns for its 21st year.

Run by Queensland Music Trails and set against the breathtaking backdrop of Jimbour House, the Opera began on Friday and runs until Sunday and features internationally

renowned Opera Queensland soloists Eva Kong, Teddy Tahu Rhodes and Iain Henderson, joined by musicians from Ensemble Q, Queensland Conservatorium and Griffith University and Camerata Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra.

Up to 1500 tickets have been sold, with 11,000 visitor nights in region expected to rake in $$2m.

More than 350 litres of wine from Queensland wineries and 22kg of local cheese and charcuterie products will be consumed across the weekend. “Opera at Jimbour not only brings world-class artists to our venues, but also provides meaningful economic impact to the wider Western Downs region,” said Queensland Music Festival acting chief executive Daryl Raven.

“Across the weekend, we are thrilled to be welcoming over a thousand visitors from out-ofregion, who will stay, explore and immerse themselves in local activities and experiences, while also buying locally from many of your homegrown businesses.”

Mr Raven was excited about the event’s return, including the open air amphitheatre for the first time since 2019.

Opera at Jimbour is set against the backdrop of a historic home on the fertile Jimbour Plains.