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Lest We Forget Harbour Sunset Tribute

24 April 2025

On the Forecourt

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The Harbour Sunset Tribute is a special commemoration featuring more than 100 of Australia's best military, veteran and civilian artists - all coming together to honour the fallen.

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Lest We Forget

The Harbour Sunset Tribute is a special commemoration featuring more than 100 of Australia's best military, veteran and civilian artists - all coming together to honour the fallen.

Marking “the going down of the sun” on the Eve of Anzac Day, The Harbour Sunset Tribute includes Veterans Tributes for some of Australia’s oldest returned servicemen and women, inspiring stories of younger Veterans and special tributes for Veterans Families.

The Harbour Sunset Tribute also includes the National Anthems, Acknowledgement of Country, a Procession of Drums and Torch of Remembrance as well as The Ode, Last Post, a Minutes Silence and Reveille.

“At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them. Lest We Forget.”

Presented by The Australian Remembrance Foundation

Plan your visit

Security

The safety and security of our visitors, patrons and staff is our highest priority. The Sydney Opera House works closely with NSW Police and other relevant authorities to ensure a safe and secure environment. As a condition of entry into the venue, bag inspections and electronic screening will be carried out at security checkpoints on entry to the site. We strongly encourage patrons to leave bags at home and avoid bringing any large items to the Opera House. 

Accessibility

Our goal at the Sydney Opera House is to provide barrier-free access, making the site, building and the experiences we offer accessible to all.  Harbour Sunset Tribute is accessible to all ticketholders with disability or limited mobility. There are wheelchair and companion seating locations, and accessible toilets available. 

To book accessible seating contact Box Office: 

Telephone
+61 2 9250 7777
(Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm AEST)

Email 
bookings@sydneyoperahouse.com

For general information on accessibility, you can visit our website here.

Conditions of entry

All patrons and visitors attending Harbour Sunset Tribute must present their bags and personal belongings for visual inspection or x-ray screening as a condition of entry. Ticketholders may be electronically screened by Opera House security staff.

The following items are considered prohibited and will be confiscated if found:

  • Alcohol
  • Illegal substances, including controlled, dangerous or illicit drugs
  • Flammable devices (flares, fireworks and smoke bombs)
  • Anything that could be used as a weapon, such as sharp items, including knives
  • Suspicious items or items that may look like a weapon
  • Professional cameras or recording devices
  • Laser pointers
  • Offensive signage or clothing
  • Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles
  • Any other item that may cause harm or public nuisance or could interfere with the event, including musical instruments
  • Unauthorised advertising material, flyers or merchandise giveaways
  • Large umbrellas (larger than 125cm in diameter)
  • Sunshades and tent structures

Ticketholders have the option to leave with their prohibited items should they not wish to forfeit them in accordance with the above conditions of entry. All confiscated and prohibited items will be disposed of and will not be held. Possession of unlawful items will be reported immediately to NSW Police.

Security staff will monitor patrons for RSA and refuse entry to any intoxicated persons in accordance with the Liquor Act 2007.

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