Festivals and Series
29 Apr – 14 Aug 2025
Generations and Dynasties
Following its debut last year, Generations and Dynasties returns in 2025. This year's series features four extraordinary First Nations creative and musical families who will share their stories, talents, and legacies through captivating conversations and soulful live music.
Artist to Artist Masterclasses
Embark on a transformative journey of professional development with our exclusive series of masterclasses hosted by internationally renowned artists, all gracing the iconic stages of the Sydney Opera House. This unparalleled opportunity invites both aspiring and seasoned artists alike to delve into the secrets, techniques, processes and inspirations that have propelled these global talents to the pinnacle of their craft. You’ll connect with like-minded artists and discover new techniques and perspectives to support your creative journey.
Curious
Curious is where culture, creativity and ideas collide. It’s for minds that never stop asking questions about the world and ourselves. Dive into the ideas shaping headlines, sparking debate and changing the way we live.The Sydney Opera House thanks our partners Nuix and the University of Sydney for their generous support of Curious.
Utzon Music
Utzon Music 2025 celebrates human curiosity and discovery, welcoming a cast of wildly gifted musicians performing chamber music of European, Norwegian, Persian, Scottish, and contemporary Australian ancestry. The program features several vibrant duos, a sublime solo cello recital and three larger constellations — a German a cappella sextet, a Persian classical ensemble and a Norwegian hardangar fiddle-led band.
Our annual festivals
All About Women
8 – 9 Mar 2025
All About Women is the Sydney Opera House’s centerpiece talks festival about gender, justice, and equality, held annually in the week of International Women’s Day. For over a decade, the celebrated event has filled our venues with inspiring moments and buzzy, agenda-setting conversations.
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