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About This Event
Opera in the Gardens features a programme of arias from opera, light opera and musicals. This year's theme is "A Magical Winter Garden Experience" and celebrates songs inspired by love, seasons, passion and the beauty of winter.
Come along to enjoy a delightful afternoon listening to exquisite music in the stunning sub-tropical surrounds of the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens.
For more details, please visit the Opera in the Gardens website.
Getting There
Mt Coot-tha Reserve, Mt Coot-tha
Mt Coot-tha Reserve, 200 Mt Coot-tha Road, Mt Coot-tha
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