Welcome to the Sydney Opera House

We’re thrilled to be open and we can’t wait to welcome you back.

COVID-19 health update as of Thursday 11 November, 2021 Advice for patrons and visitors attending the Opera House

The Opera House has reopened with a range of live performances, delicious food and Sydney’s best views at Opera Bar, Opera Kitchen and Bennelong, and guided tours exploring the magnificent building.

Find out more about upcoming events here, and for restaurant and tour bookings click here.

The health and safety of everyone at the Opera House is our top priority. In line with the NSW Public Health Order, a number of COVID safe measures are in place for the safety and wellbeing of everyone on site. Please check this page prior to attending the Opera House for the most up-to-date information.

What’s on

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Musical Theatre

The Phantom of the Opera

Pre-sale now open!

Experience the phenomenon of one of the most successful musicals of all time, when Cameron Mackintosh’s “simply epic” new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary show makes its Sydney Opera House debut.

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Play Space

House Warming

04 Jan 2022 - 16 Jan 2022

Join us in opening our Centre for Creativity with a House Warming party! Come explore artist Rosie Deacon create a series of sculptures and installations that will grow to be bigger and better over the week.

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Dance

Celebration Gala

25 Nov 2021 - 03 Dec 2021

An exhilarating celebration of talent and commitment, The Australian Ballet presents the many facets of ballet in their return to the Sydney Opera House.

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Workshop

Afro House Dance

29 Jan 2022 - 29 Jan 2022

Turn up ready to move with great artists, music and some infectious moves in this dance workshop

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Classical Music

Ensemble Offspring

5 Dec 2021

Celebrate the unique music created by First Nations composers. This concert places these ancient musical voices reflecting land, nature, history and deep culture at the forefront of living art music in Australia.

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NYE at Portside

New Year's Eve at Portside 2021

31 Dec 2021

Let’s get together again at Australia’s most iconic, all-inclusive NYE experience under the sails at the Sydney Opera House at Portside Sydney.

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Workshop

Meditation: Between Words and Music

6 Mar

Explore a state of creative awareness, the self and reality in this meditative, interactive event with Dr Nadine Cameron and musician SnowBorne (David Rosa).

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Sydney Symphony Orchestra 2022 Season

Tickets now on sale

Join the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and their new Chief Conductor Simone Young as they return to the stage for a momentous season featuring the greatest music, your favourite composers, and brilliant guest artists.

Explore the season

Liminal

A Music Film Series

Liminal is a bold, new contemporary music film series featuring eight Australians artists as they create unique live performances for the screen.

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Tours and Experiences

Thursday to Monday

Venture under the sails and into the heart of Australia’s greatest building on a Sydney Opera House Tour.

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New to Stream in November

This month’s Stream is all about the transformative power of movement, from classic ballets reimagined to a celebration of Indigenous dance; from a little owl’s cultural journey to a choreographer’s uncanny fusion of the familiar and the alien.

Stream | Dance

Matthew Bourne Dance Season

One of the world's most popular choreographers and directors presents five of his groundbreaking repertoire. Rent the Season Bundle to watch all films for a discounted price now.

Stream | Kids & Families

Witladla by June Mills

Witladla lost his necklace! How will he get it back on his own? Meet, sing and dance with Witladla and friends as he discovers that together we can do anything.

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New to Stream in October

With the excitement building ahead of our long-awaited reopening, what better way to prepare than with a selection of performances captured at the city’s most iconic arts venue?

Stream | Music

Global Citizen at Sydney Opera House with Delta Goodrem

The worldwide concert where musicians joined voices to defend the planet and defeat poverty. Watch Delta perform next to the sails for this important moment.

Stream | Music

Shortwave: DeepFaith | A DEEPFAITH DIGITAL ODYSSEY - ACT 1 - UNTIL WE FLY

Travelling to a new Verse, we begin our story… A coming of age for this neo-outsider. A tragedy to some, a new hope for others. As she moves from her post-life-apocalypse. We extend an open invitation to anyone who wants to be their best.

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New to Stream in September

From change-making conversations and world-exclusive launches to musical cabaret, cinematic visions and club culture, September’s Stream lineup will take you on a journey through the mind, body and spirit.

Stream | Talks & Ideas

Antidote on demand

Catch-up on all talks from the 2021 festival of ideas, action and change featuring a line up of inspiring conversations and creative solutions that respond to our turbulent moment.

Stream | Cabaret

Bigger & Blacker

Comedy cabaret guaranteed to get you laughing, thinking and shimmying in your chair.

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New to Stream in August

Music that will move you, art that challenges, ideas that inspire: we’re excited to bring you an all-new selection for August on Stream.

Stream | Music

ACO StudioCasts Collection

Five concert films bring intimate, immersive and cinematic performances direct from Australian Chamber Orchestra musicians to you.

Stream | Kids & Families

Infusion

Recorded live in the Sydney Opera House Studio in June, this thrilling performance for kids of all ages celebrates the vibrancy of African, Indian and Australian rhythms through traditional and contemporary dance.

Online puzzle

The Disappearing Act: A Virtual Escape Room

When a friend is kidnapped during an Opera House magic show, it's up to you to work out what's going on. In this our second virtual escape room, the stakes are even higher as you're challenged to #EscapeTheHouse.

Talks & Ideas

Soul-searching with Pepe the Frog

Highly Commended in the Antidote and Sweatshop Mentorship for Diverse Emerging Writers, Tiffany Fong looks at the dangerous, cult-like appeal of the alt-right to a generation seeking community and meaning.

Musical Theatre

The viral musical you’ve probably never heard of

When it opened in 2017, SIX The Musical enchanted a new generation of musical theatre fans with its homages to pop music and progressive take on Tudor history. Now, having just debuted on Broadway, the viral musical has its sights set on a wider audience.

Contemporary Art

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Stay Covid Safe

To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, we’ve made some changes to the way we operate.

Transport

By bike, bus, car, ferry or train. Learn more about how to visit us.

Accessibility

Our goal is to provide barrier-free access, making the site, building and experiences offered accessible to everyone.

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COVID-19 health update as of Thursday 11 November, 2021 Advice for patrons and visitors attending the Opera House

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The Sydney Opera House honours our First Nations by fostering a shared sense of belonging for all Australians, and we acknowledge the Gadigal, traditional custodians of Tubowgule, the land on which the Opera House stands.

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