Lest We Forget Harbour Sunset Tribute
24 April 2025
On the Forecourt
Experiences
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.
| Date | Time |
| Thursday 24 April 2025 | gates open 3:30pm |
Please be seated by 4:30pm
This is a free event.
There is a limit of 5 tickets per person. No booking fee will be applied to this transaction.
The only authorised ticket agency for this event is Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
You are invited to make a donation to the RSL ANZAC Appeal supporting veterans and their families. Please see Event information below if you would like to donate.
General Public tickets on sale
10:00am, Thursday 27 March 2025
Wheelchair accessible
To book accessible seating contact Box Office:
Telephone
+61 2 9250 7777
(Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm AEST)
Email bookings@sydneyoperahouse.com
Find out more about accessibility at Sydney Opera House.
Donations
You are invited to make a donation to the RSL ANZAC Appeal supporting veterans and their families. If you would like to donate, please visit the RSL ANZAC Appeal website here.
All donations are DGR eligible and Australian tax receipts are issued. The RSL ANZAC Appeal is a charity that supports veterans and their families who have been impacted by their service and sacrifice. Donations to the ANZAC Appeal help allow the RSL to continue delivering life-changing health and wellbeing services, housing and homelessness support, financial and employment assistance and DVA claims advocacy support.
Run time
This event will run for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes with no interval.
| 3.30pm | Gates Open |
| 4.30pm | Pre-Show (please ensure you are seated by 4.30pm) |
| 5pm-6pm | Harbour Sunset Tribute |
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Filming
Please note, this performance will be filmed.
Age
All ages | Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
Useful information:
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.
Public Transport
You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a six-minute walk to the Opera House. Please check the Transport NSW website for the latest advice and information on travel.
Parking at the Opera House for the Harbour Sunset Tribute
The Sydney Opera House Car Park, operated by Wilson Parking, is open and available to use however it is expected to reach capacity early. Wilson Parking offer discounted parking if you book ahead. Please see the Wilson Parking website for details.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, only ticketholders can access the Harbour Sunset Tribute concert on the Forecourt.
No additional tickets will be available once allocation is exhausted.
Harbour Sunset Tribute gates open at 3:30pm with the concert beginning at 4:30pm. For ticketholders, we recommend arriving at 3:30pm to take your seat and enjoy the pre-show entertainment.
For safety and security reasons there will be no pass-outs. You won’t be able to re-enter once you have left the venue.
Yes. The safety and security of our visitors, patrons and staff is our highest priority. Opera House security will be scanning and checking bags on entry. Please travel lightly and do not bring items that are not permitted as per our conditions of entry.
There will be no cloaking services available for ticketholders attending the Harbour Sunset Tribute concert. Please check conditions of entry for more information about what cannot be brought into the event and leave these items at home.
For the safety of everyone at the event, certain items are not permitted. No strollers, chairs, laser pointers, sparklers, professional cameras or recording devices or selfie sticks, sharp knives or objects. No oversized items larger than an A4 piece of paper including extra-large backpacks, briefcases and suitcases. All bags will be checked on entry, your cooperation is appreciated. Please check conditions of entry for more information about what can and cannot be brought into the event.
Unless it is deemed unsafe to do so, Harbour Sunset Tribute will proceed rain, hail or shine. There is no shade available in the public viewing area on the Forecourt. Visitors are encouraged to check the weather and come prepared. Wear a hat, sunscreen and protective clothing.
The health, safety and wellbeing of everyone at the Opera House is our top priority. In line with this commitment, the Opera House is a smoke-free site; this includes cigarettes, vapes, e-cigarettes, cigars and water pipe tobacco smoking. Read our Smoke-free Environment Policy.
There will be no sales of food and beverages on the Forecourt, however, Opera Bar, House Canteen, Bennelong and Midden will all be trading and have a variety of menu options. We suggest you book a table early to secure a spot for Bennelong and Midden.
Ticketholders are welcome to bring their own water bottle as long as there is no glass, but no other food or drinks are permitted.
There are no ATM facilities available at the Opera House. Please bring a credit or debit card for any on-site purchases to assist with swift transactions and alleviating queue times.
Cashless payment methods are strongly recommended. Please bring a credit or debit card for any on-site purchases to assist with swift transactions and alleviating queue times.
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