Vance Joy
Internationally-renowned, ARIA-award-winning folk-pop star Vance Joy is back after a four-year absence and bringing new music plus his intimate, anthemic hits back to the Sydney Opera House with friends Budjerah and Mia Wray.
Set times
Friday 18 November 2022
5:30pm Gates open
6:30 - 7:15pm Mia Wray
8:00 - 9:25pm Vance Joy
Saturday 19 November 2022
5:30pm Gates open
6:30 - 7:15pm Budjerah
8:00 - 9:25pm Vance Joy
Set times are subject to change without notice.
Free Livestream:
Saturday 19 November 2022
Broadcast from 8:00pm AEDT
On the Forecourt & on Stream | Sydney Opera House Presents | Contemporary Music
COVID-safe and event information
The health, safety and wellbeing of everyone at the Opera House is our priority. When you return to the Opera House, you will notice some important changes that have been implemented to keep the community safe, which are regularly reviewed and updated in consideration of the Public Health Order prevailing at the time. Please follow our conditions of entry at all times:
- Face masks are strongly recommended for all patrons while inside our theatres and foyers, including during the performance. Please bring your own mask;
- As you move around the Opera House, practise physical distancing (1.5 metres whenever possible) and follow the guidance provided by our staff and signage; and
- Within venues, always take your allocated seat.
Please refer to our updated General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Attendance at Events for detailed information about our ticketing policies. These conditions may change between the time of purchase and the event date. Ticketholders will be contacted directly regarding any changes to their event.
Please check our plan your visit page prior to attending the Opera House for the most up-to-date information.
Pre-sale and on-sale information
Pre-sale timings:
- Insider Member Priority – Tuesday 9 November, 10am AEDT
- What’s On e-newsletter pre-sale – Wednesday 10 November, 10am AEDT
General public on sale Friday 12 November, 12pm AEDT
Two events on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 November 2022
8:00 - 9:25pm Vance Joy
6:30 - 7:15pm Budjerah
8:00 - 9:25pm Vance Joy
Free Livestream:
Saturday 19 November 2022
Broadcast from 8:00pm AEDT
Standard tickets $115 | $8.50 Booking Fee applies per transaction
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard | $115 |
Note: A maximum of four (4) tickets to Vance Joy per customer are available for purchase during presales. From the general public release, a maximum of eight (8) tickets per customer are available for purchase. Tickets purchased in excess of the ticket limit may be cancelled without notice.
The authorised agencies for this event are Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the FAQ below. Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection. Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
For any special access requirements phone the Contact Centre on 02 9250 7777 or email bookings@sydneyoperahouse.com.
This show runs for approximately 3 hours
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Recommended for all ages
All children requiring supervision must be accompanied by a supervising adult at all times and may be refused admission or attendance if not accompanied by a supervising adult.
"Vance’s soaring folk-pop vocals and signature fingerpicking guitar chords drifted sublimely across [the] night sky. Joy is most certainly what he brings."
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A folk-pop favourite brings the summer home
Making his return to the Australian stage for the first time since 2018, chart-topping, ARIA-award-winning folk-pop sensation Vance Joy is bringing new music from his latest album In Our Own Sweet Time to the Sydney Opera House for two shows on the stunning harbourside Forecourt – the perfect way to welcome the summer season. This will be the multi-platinum singer-songwriter’s first Opera House performance since he wowed the Concert Hall back in 2016.
Following his irresistible, ukulele-driven breakout single “Riptide”, which topped the Triple J Hottest 100 in 2013, Vance Joy soared to international acclaim with a multi-album deal on Atlantic Records and his 2014 full-length debut, Dream Your Life Away. An ARIA award for Best Male Artist soon followed, as did a sold-out North American tour, performances at Coachella and Lollapalooza, and a handpicked opening slot on Taylor Swift’s 1989 World Tour. Vance Joy’s 2017 follow-up album, Nation of Two, saw him launch his biggest global tour to date, including two sold-out shows at his hometown’s Rod Laver Arena. His most recent single is 2021’s heartfelt indie anthem, the Platinum-selling “Missing Piece”.
Supporting Vance Joy will be one of Australia’s hottest young talents, Indigenous singer-songwriter Budjerah, whose blend of old-school soul and contemporary R&B has dazzled audiences across the country, and rising Australian pop musician Mia Wray, nominated for Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the 2021 AIR Awards.
Friday 18 November 2022 with special guest Mia Wray
Saturday 19 November 2022 with special guest Budjerah
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Venue Information
Performances are being sold to 100% capacity in line with the NSW Public Health Order. This includes all shows in the Concert Hall, Joan Sutherland Theatre, Studio, Playhouse, Drama Theatre, Utzon Room and Forecourt. Please note that you will be seated directly alongside other ticketholders.
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. Please remember to maintain physical distancing whilst consuming drinks in our foyers.
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 consistent with COVID-safe rules.
Transport options
- The Sydney Opera House Car Park, operated by Wilson Parking, is open and available to use. Wilson Parking offer discounted parking if you book ahead. Please see their website for details.
- Please check the Transport NSW website for the latest advice and information on travel and COVID-19 safety measures. You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a six min walk to the Opera House.
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What safety measures have you implemented?
Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of everyone on site, and we are closely following NSW Health guidelines and advice. The Sydney Opera House is registered as a COVID Safe business with the NSW Government. For detailed information about our COVID-19 safety measures and what’s required of you when visiting, please see our plan your visit page.
What am I required to do as an audience member?
Face masks are strongly recommended for all patrons while inside our theatres and foyers, including during the performance. Please bring your own mask.
As you move around the Opera House, practise physical distancing (1.5 metres whenever possible) and follow the guidance provided by our staff and signage.
Within venues, always take your allocated seat.
For detailed information about our COVID-19 safety measures and what’s required of you, please see our plan your visit page.
Do I need to be vaccinated to visit the Sydney Opera House?
The Sydney Opera House no longer requires patrons to show that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Am I required to wear a mask?
Face masks are strongly recommended for all patrons while inside our theatres and foyers, including during the performance. Please bring your own mask.
How are you managing contact tracing?
Contact information is required when making a booking with us and upon arrival at the Opera House, as set out in our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Attendance at Events and our Customer Privacy Statement.
As the ticket purchaser, you are responsible for recording the contact details of your guests. Contact information will only be used for the purposes of contact tracing, if required, and will be deleted at least 28 days after your event.
What time do I need to arrive before the event?
You may notice that the Opera House is undertaking works at the site entrance. This is to address water leakage issues and to mitigate long-term water damage to the Opera House building and its structure.
We recommend you arrive at least 60 minutes before the concert begins, and please follow the advice of Opera House staff when on site. We apologise for any queuing you may experience on the day, and would like to thank you for your understanding as we work hard to get you to your show on time.
The Opera House Wilson car park will be open, however it is expected to reach capacity early. Patrons are encouraged to use public transport and allow plenty of extra travel time.
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Will there be any seating at the event?
This is a standing event, however limited seating and an accessible viewing area is available for wheelchair patrons and their companions. If you have accessibility requirements, please get in touch with our customer service team to advise in advance by emailing bookings@sydneyoperahouse.com or calling 02 9250 7777.
Will there be bag checks by Opera House security?
In line with our venue security procedures, Opera House security will be scanning and checking bags under the Monumental Stairs or within the Western Foyers, prior to entering the building. Bags will be scanned by an x-ray machine, and staff will wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling your belongings, such as gloves. Please travel lightly and do not bring items that require cloaking e.g. handbags bigger than A4-size, backpacks and umbrellas, which are not permitted inside our venues.
Will there be cloaking at the event?
There will be no cloaking on the Forecourt. No umbrellas, strollers, chairs, laser pointers, sparklers, professional cameras or recording devices or selfie sticks, sharp knives or objects.
Will there be food and beverages available for purchase in the venue?
Food and beverages will be available on the eastern side of the Forecourt when gates open.
There will be a selection of food trucks serving chicken schnitzel, Turkish gozleme, organic & vegetarian street food, gourmet German sausages, freshly-made gelato and coffee.
Please bring a credit or debit card for any on site purchases to enable contactless payment. You’re welcome to bring your own water bottle but no other food and drinks are permitted inside our venues. Opera Bar, Opera Kitchen and Portside are also available for you to enjoy.
Who are the authorised ticket sellers for this event?
The authorised agency for this event is the Sydney Opera House.
Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered reliable. If you purchase tickets from a non-authorised agency such as Ticketmaster Resale, Viagogo, Ticketbis, eBay, Gumtree, Tickets Australia or any other unauthorised seller, you risk that these tickets are fake, void or have previously been cancelled. RESALE RESTRICTION APPLIES. For more details, please refer to our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Attendance at Events.
What if I can't come to my performance?
Please contact Box Office on 9250 7777 as soon as possible to advise if you can no longer attend. If you can no longer attend because you are unwell, or have been in contact with someone displaying COVID-19 symptoms, the Opera House has introduced flexible ticketing options to help you, find out more information here.
Is there anything I can’t bring?
Please note that BYO alcohol or glass is not permitted onsite. Further information about items that are prohibited onsite can be found on our Conditions of Entry.
Will the event go ahead if it’s raining?
This is an all-weather event. Visitors are encouraged to check the weather and come prepared.
This event is taking place outdoors so we recommend you dress appropriately for the weather. Umbrellas are not permitted for any ticketholders attending performances on the Forecourt. We encourage ticketholders to bring their own ponchos and raincoats.
Except in circumstances beyond our control, this event will proceed rain or shine.
Can I bring a chair with me?
Chairs are not permitted at the Opera House. Further information about items that are prohibited onsite can be found on our Conditions of Entry.
Will there be pram parking?
There will be no pram parking available.
Can I smoke at the Opera House?
The health, safety and wellbeing of everyone at the Sydney Opera House is our top priority. In line with this commitment, the Opera House will become a smoke-free site from Saturday 1 January 2022.
By becoming a smoke-free site, the Opera House seeks to reduce exposure to harmful second-hand smoke, as well as minimise the impact of smoking on the environment, including litter and pollution of the surrounding marine environment.
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