The Sydney 2023 Preliminaries
6 - 10 July 2023
Over five glorious days of music making, the 32 competitors compete fiercely to win one of only 12 places to advance through to the Semi Finals Rounds.
| Date | Time |
| Thursday 6 July | 12pm* |
| Thursday 6 July | 2.30pm* |
| Thursday 6 July | 5.20pm* |
| Thursday 6 July | 8.30pm** |
| Friday 7 July | 12pm* |
| Friday 7 July | 2.30pm* |
| Friday 7 July | 5.20pm* |
| Friday 7 July | 8.30pm** |
| Saturday 8 July | 11.30am* |
| Saturday 8 July | 3pm* |
| Saturday 8 July | 7.30pm** |
| Sunday 9 July | 11.30am* |
| Sunday 9 July | 3pm* |
| Sunday 9 July | 7.30pm** |
| Monday 10 July | 11.30am* |
| Monday 10 July | 3pm** |
* - Pricing Tier 1
** - Pricing Tier 2
Pricing Tier 1
Standard | Price |
|---|---|
Friends of The Sydney | Price |
Concession | Price |
Student | Price |
Groups 8+ | Price |
| Premium | $45 |
| A Reserve | $40 |
| B Reserve | $35 |
| Premium | $37 |
| A Reserve | $32 |
| B Reserve | $27 |
| Premium | N/A |
| A Reserve | $35 |
| B Reserve | $30 |
| Premium | N/A |
| A Reserve | $15 |
| B Reserve | $15 |
| Premium | $37 |
| A Reserve | $32 |
| B Reserve | $27 |
Pricing Tier 2
Standard | Price |
|---|---|
Friends of The Sydney | Price |
Concession | Price |
Student | Price |
Groups 8+ | Price |
| Premium | $50 |
| A Reserve | $45 |
| B Reserve | $40 |
| Premium | $42 |
| A Reserve | $37 |
| B Reserve | $32 |
| Premium | N/A |
| A Reserve | $40 |
| B Reserve | $35 |
| Premium | N/A |
| A Reserve | $15 |
| B Reserve | $15 |
| Premium | $42 |
| A Reserve | $37 |
| B Reserve | $32 |
$8.95 booking fee applies per transaction
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.
Click here to view The Sydney 2023 Ticketing Terms & Conditions
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
The only authorised ticket agency for this event is Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
PACKAGES
Friends of The Sydney
9am, Monday 7 November 2022
General Public
9am, Monday 6 February 2023
SINGLE TICKETS
Friends of The Sydney
9am, Monday 6 March 2023
Sydney Opera House Insiders pre-sale
9am, Monday 3 April 2023
Become a Sydney Opera House Insider to receive exclusive pre-sale access
What’s On e-newsletter on-sale
9am, Wednesday 5 April 2023
General Public tickets on-sale
9am, Tuesday 11 April 2023
Run time
This show runs for approx 2 hours to 3 hours, including interval
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
Recommended for all ages
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times, and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a face mask.
A strict lock-out will apply if a competitor has started their performance.
Latecomers will be admitted to the auditorium as follows:
- Australian Showcase – at the end of the performance
- Preliminary Round 1 20-minute recital - at the end of each 20-minute recital
- Preliminary Round 2 30-minute recital – at the end of each 30-minute recital
- Semi Final Round 1 65-minute recital – at the conclusion of a full work and only during applause
- Semi Final Round 2 Chamber Music – at the conclusion of a full work and only during applause
- Final Round 1 & 2 – at the conclusion of a full work and only during applause
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When 32 become 12
During the Preliminary Rounds of one of the world’s greatest competitions for the piano, the Sydney International Piano Competition, will give audiences the opportunity to hear all 32 international and Australian competitors at their most exposed - two solo recitals of 20 and 30 minutes make up the Preliminary Rounds. Enjoy a wide and varied program over five days as each competitor puts their best foot forward in their creative repertoire choices including an own choice Australian composition. From 32, only 12 will advance to the Semi Finals Round.
After the final concert on Monday 10 July, and included in the ticket price, attend the announcement of the Semi Finalists and enjoy a special drink reception to both commiserate and celebrate.
Presented by The Sydney
5 – 22 July 2023 Classical Music
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