Meg Mac
A vocal powerhouse with a presence to match, Australian soul icon Meg Mac makes her Sydney Opera House debut for Vivid LIVE, performing her hits and a taste of forthcoming new music.
In the Joan Sutherland Theatre | Contemporary 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:
- Insider Member Priority – Thursday 17 March, 9am
- What’s On e-newsletter pre-sale – Thursday 17 March, 12pm
General public on sale Monday 21 March, 10am
One event on Saturday 18 June, 2022
Saturday 18 June, 8pm
Standard tickets from $34 | $8.50 Booking Fee applies per transaction
| Ticket | Description & price |
| Standard | All tickets |
| Premium | $64 |
| A Reserve | $54 |
| B Reserve | $44 |
| C Reserve | $34 |
| D Reserve (listening seats) | $24 |
The only authorised ticket agency for this event is the Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the FAQ below. Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times. Children aged 0-23 months at the time of a performance may be seated on a parent’s lap free of charge. All children occupying a seat or aged 2 years of age must hold a valid ticket.
A maximum of six (6) tickets to Meg Mac per customer are available for purchase. This maximum applies across all shows, not per performance. Tickets purchased in excess of a ticket limit may be cancelled without notice.
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The duration of this show is 75 minutes
Set times
7:30pm - Joan Sutherland Theatre doors open
8:00pm - Meg Mac
9:15pm - Event concludes
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change
Recommended for all ages
Performance may contain the use of strobe lighting and/or smoke machines (to be confirmed, please check closer to the performance date).
Performance may contain the use of strobe lighting and/or smoke machines (to be confirmed, please check closer to the performance date).
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times. Children aged 0-23 months at the time of a performance may be seated on a parent’s lap free of charge. All children occupying a seat or aged 2 years of age must hold a valid ticket.
“Mac threatened to raise this old theatre's rafters with the biggest, booming-est mezzo-soprano this side of [Adele], and pop-soul songwriting skills headed for the same world-beating league.”
The Sydney Morning Herald
Australian indie-soul icon makes her Sydney Opera House debut
Meg Mac has been keeping a low profile since her top-10 album Hope and her Give Me Back My Name tour, but that’s all about to change as she makes her Sydney Opera House debut at Vivid LIVE. With hot new single 'Is It Worth Being Sad' blowing up playlists, the Australian indie-soul powerhouse will light up the Joan Sutherland Theatre with all her hits, plus preview a selection of new music from her hugely anticipated third album, due later this year.
Moving past the early, inevitable comparisons to fellow songstress Adele, Mac – aka Sydney’s own Megan McInerney – broke out in 2015 with her old-school flavoured hit 'Roll Up Your Sleeves' and her ARIA-nominated, self-titled debut EP, which was followed by the top-five full-length Low Blows and its fiery, smash title track. In 2019, she returned with a second top-10 album in Hope, a defiant collection which yielded the hits 'Something Tells Me’ and the empowering 'Give Me My Name Back'.
Her just-released single, the sonically grand 'Is It Worth Being Sad', was produced by Kendrick Lamar and H.E.R. duo The Donuts, announcing her bold move into a brand new era.
We can’t wait to experience the sound of Mac’s voice live – vocals that will leave you rattled, renewed and ready for more.
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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?
Ticket purchases and collection at our Box Office is discouraged and eTicket or postal delivery methods should be used, wherever possible. However, if you are collecting your tickets from the Box Office, we recommend doing this at least 60 minutes before the event starts. If you have already received your tickets, the venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall, Joan Sutherland Theatre and Utzon Room performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Drama Theatre and Studio performances. Please take your seats as soon as you arrive.
If you are late, we will seat you as soon as we can and, where possible, in your allocated seat. However, to reduce movement in the venue as well as minimise disruption to the performance and other patrons, ticketholders may be seated in an allocated latecomer’s seat. Please be aware that some events have lock-out periods. In these cases, latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance. On occasions, this may not be until the interval, or at all where there is no interval.
Details of our right to refuse admission can be found in our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Events.
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 cloaking be available?
Yes, cloaking will remain available but it is strongly encouraged that you travel lightly and leave large, bulky items at home. Cloakroom attendants will use disposable paper tickets and wear gloves to handle items.
Will there be food and beverages available for purchase in the venue?
Foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall, Joan Sutherland Theatre and Utzon Room performances, and two hours pre-show for Drama Theatre and Studio performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
The venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall, Joan Sutherland Theatre and Utzon Room performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Drama Theatre and Studio performances.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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For more information about attending the Opera House during Vivid Sydney, check this page.
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