On The Steps Kirk Franklin The World Tour
20-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Gospel artist KIRK FRANKLIN announces his debut tour of New Zealand and Australia this December
Event details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday 15 December 2025 | Gates open 6:00pm |
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| A Reserve Seating | $132.50 |
| A Reserve Aisle Seating | $152.90 |
| General Admission - Monumental Steps | $81.50 |
| VIP Experience - Meet & Greet Seated | Price |
|---|---|
| A Reserve Seating Limit of 6 per transaction | $407.90 |
Inclusions:
- One (1) A Reserve Seat ticket in the first 10 rows to see Kirk Franklin live!*
- Early entry to the venue before the general public.
- Meet Kirk Franklin for a photo opportunity by a professional photographer.
- Special gift item for VIPs only.
- Commemorative VIP Tour laminate and lanyard.
- Designated VIP check-in and onsite staff.
*Locations may vary by venue, see specific date for details.
Please note: there is no separate section for VIP package holders.
| VIP Experience - Meet & Greet General Admission | Price |
|---|---|
| Monumental Steps Limit of 6 per transaction | $356.90 |
Inclusions:
- One (1) General Admission ticket to see Kirk Franklin live!*
- Early entry to the venue before the general public.
- Meet Kirk Franklin for a photo opportunity by a professional photographer.
- Special gift item for VIPs only.
- Commemorative VIP Tour laminate and lanyard.
- Pre-show tour merchandise shopping opportunity.
- Designated VIP check-in and onsite staff.
*Locations may vary by venue, see specific date for details.
Please note: there is no separate section for VIP package holders. After doors open, General Admission ticket purchasers will join in the same section on the Monumental Steps.
| VIP Experience - Hot Seat | Price |
|---|---|
| A Reserve Seating Limit of 6 per transaction | $285.50 |
- One (1) A Reserve Seat ticket to see Kirk Franklin live!*
- Special gift item for VIPs only.
- Commemorative VIP Tour laminate and lanyard.
- Dedicated VIP lane at select merchandise stands (where available).
- Designated VIP check-in and onsite staff.
*Locations may vary by venue, see specific date for details.
Please note: there is no separate section for VIP package holders.
$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.
The only authorised ticket agencies for this event are Sydney Opera House and Ticketmaster. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
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For those requiring assistance, wheelchair or companion seating, accessible seating locations are available. Bookings can be made by calling the Box Office on +61 2 9250 7777 or by email.
The duration of this event is to be confirmed.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
- Please note that the contact details provided at the point of purchase (email, mobile, mailing address) are the details used to communicate all VIP information.
- A TEXT with a link to VIP instructions OR an EMAIL, will be sent 2-5 business days before the event with timings and additional information. Please contact vip@livenation.com.au if this is not received. We also send reminder texts the day of the show detailing the time and location of check in.
- VIP purchasers may need to arrive 1-3 hours before doors open to ensure delivery of all benefits.
- Original purchasers name must be known in order to check-in and receive your benefits.
- If a VIP Gift (e.g. laminate, drink voucher or merchandise item) is included in the VIP package you purchased, unless otherwise notified, VIP gifts will only be available for collection pre-show from the VIP check-in at the venue. VIP Gifts will not be dispatched after the show.
- Given the dynamic nature of live events, we may need to make changes to parts of your VIP Package including seating and entry arrangements, start times, merchandise, food and beverage service arrangements and other things. When changes need to be made, where possible, we will endeavour to provide alternatives that overall have an equivalent value as your package.
- If applicable, Early Entry refers to first access onto the floor, there is no sectioned off area (unless otherwise stated).
- If applicable, collectible laminate is commemorative only and does not gain or authorise access into the venue or backstage areas.
- Choose carefully as we will not provide refunds for a change of mind or because you can’t make the event. Refunds and exchanges will only be made subject to ticketing terms and conditions, and applicable law, including the Australian or New Zealand Consumer Law.
- For any questions regarding your concert ticket, please reach out to the point of purchase.
- For any enquiries about your VIP Experience check out our FAQs or submit a request.
*In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between these terms and conditions and the ticketing terms and conditions, the ticketing terms and conditions shall take priority to the furthest extent permitted by law.
On The Steps
On The Steps is one of the world’s most unique concert series, set on the stunning open-air forecourt of the globally iconic Sydney Harbour. Get ready for two weeks of shows from a range of first-class musical talent, all staged beside one of the most breathtaking views in the world.
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Attending this event
Venue information
Our foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
All Sydney Opera House foyers are pram accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators). Pram parking will be available outside the theatres in the Western Foyer.
Getting here
Visitors are strongly encouraged to leave their car at home and use public transport wherever possible. Please check the Transport NSW website for the latest advice and information on travel. You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a six minute walk to the Opera House.
Frequently asked questions
There is high demand for tickets to the forecourt events and many are expected to sell out. To avoid disappointment, we highly recommend purchasing your tickets online before travelling to the Opera House. A temporary box office on the Eastern Side, near the ticket scanning point, will be open approximately 30 minutes prior to gates opening each day.
For safety and security reasons there will be no pass-outs at any of the forecourt events. You won’t be able to re-enter once you have left the venue.
Please refer to our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Attendance and contact our Box Office on (02) 9250 7777 as soon as possible to enquire about options available to you.
Yes. The safety and security of our visitors, patrons and staff is our highest priority. Opera House security will be scanning and checking bags on entry. Please travel lightly and do not bring items that are not permitted as per our conditions of entry.
Cashless payment methods are strongly recommended. Please bring a credit or debit card for any on-site purchases to assist with swift transactions and alleviating queue times.
There are no ATM facilities available on the forecourt. Please bring a credit or debit card for any on-site purchases to assist with swift transactions and alleviating queue times.
For the safety of everyone at the event, certain items not permitted. No umbrellas, strollers, chairs, laser pointers, sparklers, professional cameras or recording devices or selfie sticks, sharp knives or objects. No oversized items larger than an A4 piece of paper including extra-large backpacks, briefcases and suitcases. All bags will be checked on entry, your cooperation is appreciated. Please check conditions of entry for more information about what can and cannot be brought into the event.
There is no cloaking facility on the forecourt. Please check conditions of entry for more information about what cannot be brought into the event and leave these items at home.
The health, safety and wellbeing of everyone at the Opera House is our top priority. In line with this commitment, the Opera House is a smoke-free site; this includes cigarettes, vapes, e-cigarettes, cigars and water pipe tobacco smoking. Read our Smoke-free Environment Policy.
Unless it is deemed unsafe to do so, all On the Steps performances will proceed rain, hail or shine. There is no shade available in the public viewing area on the forecourt. Visitors are encouraged to check the weather and come prepared. Wear a hat, sunscreen and protective clothing. Please check conditions of entry for more information about what can and cannot be brought into the event.
No BYO alcohol, beverages, food or glass. Ticketholders are welcome to bring their own water bottle (as long as it isn’t made of glass). Refillable water stations will be available on site.
There will be food trucks and a fully licensed bar operating on site from when gates open until shortly before the end of the concert. Vegan and vegetarian options, as well as both non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase.
Access to the Forecourt is via security checkpoint underneath the Monumental Steps. Signage will be in place to direct you on the day.
Visitors are strongly encouraged to leave their car at home and use public transport wherever possible. Please plan ahead and allow plenty of extra travel time when arriving for an event.
Refer to the event information for age restrictions. Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times. The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
Location and access
Forecourt
Set below the famous white sails the Forecourt is located at the base of the Monumental Steps, between the Opera House and the Royal Botanic Gardens.