A large carousel decorated to resemble a chandelier is suspended in the air. Performers sit around the edges playing instruments.

Cristal Palace

  • Experiences

This is a free event.

  • Forecourt
  • 70 minutes Subject to change

An open-air extravaganza of aerial acrobatics, dance and unbelievable circus feats arrives to the Sydney Opera House Forecourt direct from France. Free for all and perfect for families, Cristal Palace dazzles with three shows on the June long weekend.

Across 70 minutes of pure spectacle, Cristal Palace reimagines the Forecourt as a baroque ballroom, complete with a gigantic chandelier overhanging the stage – and home to airborne wind orchestra.

With a talented ensemble of 29 performers, you’ll be dazzled by aerial trapeze and silk artists, hoop acts, clowning, plus talented dancers travelling through 150 years of music and dance. As Cristal Palace time-travels, they’ll take us from the waltz and polka through to rock’n’roll and techno – and invite you to join in for a boogie, too.

Created by acclaimed French outdoor theatre company Transe Express, Cristal Palace makes its Australian debut after mesmerising audiences across Europe and the UK. 

Presented by Vivid Sydney and Sydney Opera House

Event details

Transe Express

Based in Southeastern France, Transe Express are “inventors of imagination” who create spectacular outdoor public performances of theatre, music, dance and aerial art. Since 1982, they have amazed audiences across 74 countries.

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

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.

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