The Sydney 2023
Preliminaries
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.
At the Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music
COVID-19 safety information
The health and wellbeing of everyone attending the Opera House is our top priority. We’re committed to making your experience safe, comfortable and enjoyable, with a number of measures in place including regular cleaning of high-touch areas, air conditioning systems that maximise ventilation, and hand sanitiser stations positioned in all paths of travel. We encourage you to wear a mask in indoor settings or when physical distancing can’t be maintained, and please stay home if you feel unwell. If you need to discuss your ticketing or booking options, contact our Box Office team on 02 9250 7777.
Pre-sale and on-sale information
Pre-sale timings:
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
· Insider Priority Members – 9am, Tuesday 4 April 2023
· What's On e-news pre-sale – 9am, Wednesday 5 April 2023
General public on sale 9am, Tuesday 11 April 2023
Sixteen performances from Thursday 6 July to Monday 10 July 2023
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
Standard tickets from $35 + $8.95 Booking Fee
Pricing Tier 1
| Ticket | Description & price |
|---|---|
| Standard | All tickets |
| Premium | $45 |
| A Reserve | $40 |
| B Reserve | $35 |
| Friends of The Sydney | Discount price for Friends of The Sydney members. Please call +61 9250 7700 for more information. |
| Premium | $37 |
| A Reserve | $32 |
| B Reserve | $27 |
| Concession | Australian Pensioners and Australian Seniors |
| Premium | N/A |
| A Reserve | $35 |
| B Reserve | $30 |
| Student | Full-time Student card holders |
| Premium | N/A |
| A Reserve | $15 |
| B Reserve | $15 |
| Groups 8+ | Groups of 8 or more save on this performance. Please call +61 9250 7700 for more information. |
| Premium | $37 |
| A Reserve | $32 |
| B Reserve | $27 |
Pricing Tier 2
| Ticket | Description & price |
|---|---|
| Standard | All tickets |
| Premium | $50 |
| A Reserve | $45 |
| B Reserve | $40 |
| Friends of The Sydney | Discount price for Friends of The Sydney members. Please call +61 9250 7700 for more information. |
| Premium | $42 |
| A Reserve | $37 |
| B Reserve | $32 |
| Concession | Australian Pensioners and Australian Seniors |
| Premium | N/A |
| A Reserve | $40 |
| B Reserve | $35 |
| Student | Full-time Student card holders |
| Premium | N/A |
| A Reserve | $15 |
| B Reserve | $15 |
| Groups 8+ | Groups of 8 or more save on this performance. Please call +61 9250 7700 for more information. |
| Premium | $42 |
| A Reserve | $37 |
| B Reserve | $32 |
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.
Authorised ticket agency for this event is Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the FAQ below.
This show runs for approx 2 hours to 3 hours, including interval
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
In English | Wheelchair accessible
This event will take place at Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
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
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