Internationally acclaimed singer Teddy Tahu Rhodes will headline the inaugural Festival of Outback Opera, presented by Opera Queensland and Camerata Queensland's Chamber Orchestra in Mount Isa from 26-28 June.

The New Zealand-born bass-baritone has amassed a legion of fans with a repertoire that includes productions of Don Giovanni and Tosca and the musicals, The King and I and South Pacific.

Teddy Tahu Rhodes said the festival is going to be unreal.

"This will be a new experience for everyone involved," Mr Rhodes said.

"It will be my first time heading out to Mount Isa and that part of the world so I am really excited.

"Hopefully it attracts plenty of tourists and I think a lot of people will be seeing opera for the first time."

Mr Rhodes said the location was perfect for opera.

"There is no noise pollution or light pollution where the stage will be so I cant wait to perform."

Opera Queensland Artistic Director and CEO Patrick Nolan said an engaging program would entertain audiences of all ages appealing to both western Queensland residents and visitors alike.

"The Festival of Outback Opera is a wonderful opportunity to show Queensland that opera as an art form is not confined to theatre stages in capital cities," Mr Nolan said.

"The beauty of opera is its ability to connect with anyone who is excited by great stories and powerful music.

"Our vision is to make opera central to the cultural life of all Queenslanders and we look forward to doing this during the Festival when we run community workshops, perform in pubs and debut new work developed in collaboration with emerging regional artists."

In addition to the Concert Under the Stars with Tahu Rhodes, the Festival of Outback Opera includes Opera

Queensland's fun-filled Sing Sing Sing events hosted in regional pubs and an unforgettable underground opera experience that pays homage to Mount Isa's proud mining heritage.

The Festival of Outback Opera is one of 15 regional Queensland events commemorating the Year of Outback Tourism, announced by the State Government in 2020.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk encouraged Queenslanders to "back the bush" and visit Mount Isa for this unique Outback experience.

"We've extended our successful Year of Outback Tourism program and this is a unique experience that pairs internationally renowned performances with warm regional hospitality.

"The Queensland Government is delighted to support Opera Queensland to deliver The Festival of Outback Opera and help bring more visitors to western Queensland to enjoy everything that the region has to offer."

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