Aida at Adelaide Oval | Hayllar Music Tours
Aida at Adelaide Oval
Aida at Adelaide Oval | Hayllar Music Tours
Aida at Adelaide Oval
AIDA AT ADELAIDE OVAL
4–6 FEBRUARY 2026 (3 DAYS) | ARENA DI VERONA’S AIDA AT ADELAIDE OVAL, AN EXCLUSIVE PRESENTATION BY GUY NOBLE, 5-STAR ACCOMMODATION & GOURMET MEALS
Attend Franco Zeffirelli’s awe-inspiring production of Aida direct from Italy’s Arena di Verona and staged exclusively in Adelaide against the backdrop of Adelaide Oval. In a world-first, the event will bring the entire production of Aida to Australia including principal performers, a 100-piece orchestra, a 150-member chorus, ballet and 28 containers of scenery, props and costumes. In addition to Ultimate A-reserve seating, enjoy a pre-performance talk by Tour Leader Guy Noble, two gourmet meals featuring excellent South Australian produce, and two nights staying at The Playford, MGallery, a 5-star boutique hotel located in the heart of Adelaide.
AUD$2,950 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE
LOYALTY CLUB PRICE: AUD$2,802.50
Single supplement: AUD$345
Deposit payment 1: Deposit AUD$1,500 per person (due at time of booking)
Deposit payment 2: Deposit AUD$1,000 per person (due on 6 October 2025)
Final payment due: 2 December 2025
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Overview | Aida at Adelaide Oval
Overview
Overview | Aida at Adelaide Oval
Overview
OVERVIEW
Ultimate A Reserve seating to Franco Zeffirelli’s awe-inspiring production of Verdi’s Aida, direct from Italy’s Arena di Verona and staged exclusively in Adelaide against the backdrop of Adelaide Oval, starring Jonas Kaufmann and Angel Blue.
An insightful pre-performance talk presented by Tour Leader, Guy Noble.
Two gourmet meals featuring excellent local produce and South Australian wines.
Two nights staying at The Playford, MGallery, a 5-star boutique hotel in the heart of Adelaide with breakfast each morning.
Travel in a small group (maximum 20 people) giving you the opportunity to get to know your fellow guests and to enjoy one-on-one time with your expert Tour Leader.
TOUR LEADER
Guy Noble
Guy Noble is well-known to Australian audiences as a conductor, host, pianist, writer and broadcaster. He studied at the Sydney Conservatorium and then in London with the renowned Australian accompanist Geoffrey Parsons. He has conducted all the major orchestras in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Malaysia, in repertoire from classical and opera to tours with Harry Connick Jr and Randy Newman. He was an announcer on BBC Radio 3 and hosted Breakfast on ABC Classic from 1999-2001. He hosted and conducted the Queensland Symphony’s Music on Sunday series for 18 years, Adelaide’s Classics Unwrapped series for 5 years and Great Opera Hits with Opera Australia in the Joan Sutherland Theatre at the Sydney Opera House for 10 years and 400 performances. He wrote the The Classical Music Explorer for ABC Books, two volumes of Word of The Day for Penguin Books and has had his own column in Limelight Magazine for over 15 years.
Guy loves to combine humour and music. He has cooked on stage with Maggie Beer and Simon Bryant, sang Rossini’s Cats Duet with Korean soprano Sumi Jo, and appeared on stage as Darth Vader with the Sydney Symphony. In 2024 he premiered a brand-new solo show at the piano – Guy Noble’s Very Serious Guide to Classical Music and a new musical he has written for children – The Grumpy Princess (Riverside Theatres, Parramatta).
Hotel
THE PLAYFORD, MGALLERY
The Playford, MGallery, a boutique 5-star hotel in the heart of Adelaide, is a perfect blend of classical style and contemporary luxury. It is conveniently located within easy walking distance of Adelaide's popular shopping areas and its arts, cultural and entertainment precinct. The hotel’s Luma Restaurant and Bar offers original food and beverages, based on quality, locally sourced produce. 24-hour room service is also offered. The hotel offers a 24-hour Fitness Centre with a heated pool, sauna and a gymnasium.
The tour cost includes a Deluxe King Room.
If you would like hotel upgrade options please contact us on 02 9669 9181 / +61 2 9669 9181.
4–6 FEBRUARY 2026 (3 DAYS)
AUD$2,950 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE
Single supplement: AUD$345
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Itinerary | Aida at Adelaide Oval
Itinerary
Itinerary | Aida at Adelaide Oval
Itinerary
ITINERARY
DAY 1 | WEDNESDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2026
1ST OF 2 NIGHTS AT THE PLAYFORD, MGALLERY, ADELAIDE
ARRIVE ADELAIDE & DINNER (D):
Guests arrive at The Playford, MGallery, a 5-star boutique hotel offering a perfect blend of classical style and contemporary luxury. It is conveniently located within easy walking distance of Adelaide's popular shopping areas and its arts, cultural and entertainment precinct. Hotel check-in is at 3:00pm and we recommend arriving at the hotel at this time.
In the evening, our Tour Leader, Guy Noble, will introduce the tour and together we enjoy a delicious dinner featuring specialties from South Australia’s celebrated food and wine offerings.
DAY 2 | THURSDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2026
2ND OF 2 NIGHTS AT THE PLAYFORD, MGALLERY, ADELAIDE
PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK, LUNCH & ARENA DI VERONA’S AIDA (B, L, pre-performance drinks):
This morning, Guy Noble will give a talk about Aida to enhance our enjoyment of this evening’s performance. We then attend a gourmet lunch with local wines.
In the evening, we come together for pre-performance drinks before departing for the short 10-minute walk to Adelaide Oval for this evening’s epic performance of Verdi’s Aida, starring two-time Grammy Award-winning soprano, Angel Blue, as Aida and celebrated tenor, Jonas Kaufmann as the Egyptian general Radamès.
OPERA PERFORMANCE - ADELAIDE OVAL
Verdi Aida
Franco Zeffirelli staging
Angel Blue Aida
Jonas Kaufmann Radamès
DAY 3 | FRIDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2026
TOUR ENDS (B):
Following our final breakfast at the hotel, the tour concludes.
Inclusions | Aida at Adelaide Oval
Inclusions
Inclusions | Aida at Adelaide Oval
Inclusions
INCLUSIONS
4–6 FEBRUARY 2026 (3 DAYS)
AUD$2,950 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE
Single supplement: AUD$345
Deposit payment 1: Deposit AUD$1,500 per person (due at time of booking)
Deposit payment 2: Deposit AUD$1,000 per person (due on 6 October 2025)
Final payment due: 2 December 2025
INCLUSIONS:
Performances: An Ultimate A Reserve ticket for Arena di Verona’s Aida at Adelaide Oval.
Tour Leader: Tour Leadership and a private pre-performance talk by Guy Noble.
Tour Manager: An experienced Tour Manager to accompany the group throughout the tour.
Hotel: Two nights' accommodation at the centrally located 5-star The Playford MGallery by Sofitel in a Deluxe King Room. Porterage of one piece of luggage at the hotel.
Travel: Journeys throughout the tour between the hotel and restaurants, and the hotel and Adelaide Oval will be by foot.
Meals/Drinks: Breakfast each morning at the hotel. One dinner and one lunch with wine, water and tea/coffee, and drinks prior to the performance of Aida.
Tips: Tips for drivers, local guides and meals included in your itinerary.
Information Pack: Comprehensive pre-tour information pack.
EXCLUSIONS:
International/Domestic Travel: Hayllar Music Tours can provide you with a quote. Phone 02 9669 9181 / +61 2 9669 9181 (Australia / International) or email contact@hayllarmusictours.com
Airport Transfers: Transfers to/from airports and hotels at the beginning and end of the tour.
Travel Insurance: Please note that travel insurance is recommended for tours within Australia. Hayllar Music Tours can organise your travel insurance for you. Phone 02 9669 9181 / +61 2 9669 9181 (Australia / International) or email contact@hayllarmusictours.com
Meals: Lunches and dinners not nominated in your itinerary.
Personal Expenses: Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls and mini-bar.
Activities in Free Time: Costs associated with any activities suggested for you in your free time.
SMALL GROUP SIZE
The tour will operate with 8 people. The maximum number on the tour will be 20 people.
FITNESS LEVEL REQUIRED - LEVEL 1
All members of the group must feel comfortable walking for 1–2 hours, standing for long periods of time in museums, art galleries etc. and embarking/disembarking coaches.
BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Booking | Aida at Adelaide Oval
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AIDA AT ADELAIDE OVAL
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