Velvet Inferno — burn baby burn!

Welcome to Velvet, the nightclub where disco reigns supreme and the dancefloor pulls you in like gravity in sequins. When a bright-eyed stranger walks through the door, club owner Country Mike (Brendan Maclean) sees the future — and with The Diva (Marcia Hines) guiding the groove, a coming-of-age journey ignites under the mirror ball.

Velvet Inferno is a 70-minute, non-stop disco spectacular: boiling-hot vocals, jaw-dropping circus, and timeless anthems including If You Could Read My Mind, Raining Men, and No More Tears. Directed by Craig Ilott (Gatsby at the Green Light, L'Hotel, Velvet Rewired), it's Studio 54 energy on the harbour — radical inclusivity, powerhouse performances, and acts that defy physics.

Inspired by the legendary New York club famed for wild nights and icons like Andy Warhol, Mick Jagger, and Grace Jones. Drinks will flow. The dancefloor will be red-hot. Are you ready?

Cast & artists

• Marcia Hines — The Diva
• Brendan Maclean — Country Mike
• KYE — Gloria
• Craig Reid — Hula Boy
• Duo Stardust — Roller-skaters
• Oleg Tatarynov — Aerialist
• Zoë Marshall — Hair Hang & Trapeze

Sydney Opera House and Peter Rix presents

Reviews

★★★★★

I dare anyone to go and try not to have the greatest night out of their life.

— Arts Hub

★★★★★

A flawless, exhilarating show that leaves audiences uplifted, charged and ready to boogie on into the night.

— In Daily

Practical info

• Season: 24 July – 12 September 2026
• Venue: Studio, Sydney Opera House (Western Foyers)
• Runtime: 70 minutes (subject to change)
• Age: 18+ only
• Warnings: Adult themes; strobe lighting, theatrical haze and smoke
• Accessibility: Wheelchair/companion seating — call Box Office on +61 2 9250 7777 or email bookings@sydneyoperahouse.com

Tickets from $49.90 (day-dependent; $8.95 booking fee per transaction). Book now