Opera Australia is set to offer discounted tickets to audience members under 35. for its new production of “La Bohème” when it premieres at the Regent Theatre, Melbourne this November.

Members of the Under 35s program will be able to enter a ballot for tickets starting at $49 and an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour for a window into the costumes, sets and preparation needed to get a grand scale opera up on stage each night.

Since the program began in 2024, more than 10,000 members have signed up for access to discounted tickets and exclusive events, giving the opera curious an opportunity to learn more about the artform and the company.

In a statement Opera Australia’s Director of Opera Amy Lane said “One of the most exciting and important parts of my role at Opera Australia, is helping to create opportunities for new audiences to discover the magic of opera. This production of La Bohème is a brilliant example of how spell-binding and all-encompassing opera can be – from the sublime music performed by some of our finest singers and musicians to the stunning design of its hand-crafted sets, prop and costumes. It’s imperative to make this experience more accessible to young audiences and it is always such a joy to be able to share this incredible artform with people for the first time.”

“La Bohème” opens on Nov. 7 and runs through Nov. 18, 2026.