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Sydney Opera House believes in equal access for all and that people with a disability have the right to fully participate in the community.

Major improvements in access to public spaces and to the facilities that are provided by Sydney Opera House continue to be planned. Read more about the Accessibility and Western Foyers project.


Sydney Opera House Access Stategic Plan 2009-2012 
Sydney Opera House is committed to ensuring that it is recognised as a leader and innovator in providing barrier free access, so making the building, site and experiences accessible to all people. Our commitments to an ongoing program of accessiblity improvements are set out in our current Access Strategic Plan 2009-2012.


Click on the links below to go straight to the information you are after:

Keep updated on our access projects and read about the latest access events in our new Access Newsletter.


Planning Your Visit

Handy hints:

  • Book performances online and save time.
  • To create an accessible experience visit the Access Diary
  • Advise your access requirements when booking for a performance, dinner or tour.
  • Always check date and time of booking for a performance, dinner or tour and allow extra time if you require staff assistance.
  • Reference the mobility map to know where you are going before visiting the site.


Accessible Services

VisionInformation on access services for blind / low vision Click on symbol for services below:

  • Audio description

  • Assistance animals

  • Braille

  • Large print

HearingInformation on assisted listening systems Click on symbol for services below:

  • Captioning

  • Surtitles

  • FM Radio System

  • National Relay Service

MobilityInformation on accessible services and facilities Click on symbol for services below:

  • Box Office

  • Accessible Seating

  • Ticketing Policy

  • Courtesy Wheelchairs

  • Theatre Access

  • Accessible toilets

  • Access Tours

OtherOther Information Click on symbol for services below:

  • Transport and parking

  • Drop-off points

  • Getting around the House

  • Companion Card

  • Occupational Health & Safety Policy

 

Information in Accessible Formats

For more information on obtaining information in accessible formats contact:

Tel: +61 2 9250 7175
Email: infodesk@sydneyoperahouse.com
National Relay Service: Customers who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment can call through the National Relay Service at no cost: TTY users, phone 133 677 then ask for  9250 7175; Speak & Listen users (speech-to-speech relay), phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 9250 7175 and Internet relay users, connect to the NRS – see www.relayservice.com.au for details – and then ask for 9250 7175. 

 

Feedback

Every effort has been made to ensure that information is up to date. If you have any comments or suggestions please give feedback.
Tel: +61 2 9250 7111
Email: infodesk@sydneyoperahouse.com

 

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