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When you come to the Sydney Opera House, you never leave the same.

That’s the power of a good performance. An eye-opening tour. Music that makes its mark. And talks that change your thinking. 

We’re a place where the experiences are as impressive as our architecture.

So come and see what we’re made of.

Events and performances

9 May 2023 Talks & Ideas

An Evening with Alison Roman

New York Times best-seller Alison Roman joins Australian food writer Melissa Leong in a fun and lively conversation about food, friends, and why Roman’s no-fuss style strikes a chord.

17 - 18 Jun 2023 Contemporary Music

ARETHA

R-E-S-P-E-C-T to the Queen of Soul. ARETHA is a powerful memoir, live on stage, that celebrates the life and music of one of the greatest voices in history.

A man wearing lion skin aiming with wooden spear.
27 Jun - 15 Jul 2023 Dance

Yuldea

From the incomparable storytellers of Bangarra Dance Theatre comes a major new work. Frances Rings’ first work as Artistic Director is a ceremonial affirmation of history and heritage. Yuldea awakens the earth and sky worlds to tell the story of the Anangu people of the Great Victorian Desert.

Experiences

Badu Gili: wonder women art projects on the sails of Sydney opera house.
Badu Gili: Wonder Women, 2021, curated by Coby Edgar.
Experiences

Badu Gili: Wonder Women

Badu Gili - meaning ‘water light’ in the language of the traditional owners of Bennelong Point, the Gadigal people - is a free daily experience that explores First Nations stories in a spectacular six-minute projection on the Opera House’s eastern Bennelong sails.

24 Mar - 24 Nov 2024 Experiences

Taste of the House

Wine and dine your way around Sydney Opera House restaurants and bars to experience the culinary delights of some of Sydney's best chefs.

1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 Experiences

The Backstage Tour

Sweep back the curtains and explore behind the scenes with an intimate small-group Backstage Tour. Journey through rehearsal spaces not open to the public, and be tantalised with insider secrets from our expert guides.

Stream, Read & Listen

Read Musical Theatre & Cabaret

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 contemporary pop homages and progressive take on Tudor history. Now, having just debuted on Broadway, the viral musical has its sights set on a wider audience.

Read Building

Zindzi Okenyo tells House Stories

From audience member to performer to podcast host, Zindzi Okenyo has a unique connection with the Sydney Opera House. She shares her relationship with the building, and what it was like to see the Concert Hall emptied out and reinvented up-close for the new season of House Stories.

Listen Contemporary Music

Music for... Mali and Texas by Khruangbin

Take off on a musical adventure from Mali to Texas with this curated selection of sounds by globe-trotting trio Khruangbin.