Everyone’s House
Our strategy
Our 50th anniversary, in 2023, was an opportunity to reflect on everything that’s been achieved over those five decades and to think deeply about the challenges ahead.
The resulting three-year strategy draws inspiration from the past while engaging with new and diverse artists and audiences to create a place where everyone feels welcome.
We want our people, operations and the building itself to be more resilient, ready for what comes next. That includes embedding sustainability in our thinking and amplifying First Nations voices and culture.
The 2024-26 strategy is divided into four strategic themes:
- We better understand and connect with the community.
- Everyone feels welcome here.
- We are future ready.
- We lead and inspire positive change.
The simple idea that the Opera House was built to serve the community is at the heart of our ambition to be Everyone’s House.
Download Everyone’s House: Sydney Opera House Strategy 2024-26 (PDF)
Our values
Creativity
We are curious and ask questions. We set out to inspire and be inspired.
Courage
We dare to think differently and are ready to embrace change.
Inclusivity
We respect and welcome everyone. People feel a sense of belonging here.
Integrity
We are honest, open and fair.
Collaboration
We value teamwork. We listen, learn and share. Together, we celebrate success.
Care
We look after each other, this place and the world around us. Safety is our greatest responsibility.
What we stand for
The Sydney Opera House is a living work of art. A place of possibility and wonder. It’s a place where people come together to be uplifted, empowered and entertained. As a symbol of modern Australia, its stories reflect the breadth of our shared human experience.
When the Opera House opened its doors more than five decades ago, its function was defined in clear terms. This would be a home for the performing arts and for discussions about matters of local, national and international significance. These activities would build on the tradition of gathering and storytelling established over millennia by the Gadigal, the custodians of Tubowgule – the land on which the Opera House stands.
Today, that commitment to cultural expression and the exchange of ideas remains as strong as ever.
At the Opera House, we present diverse voices and perspectives, challenging conventions and interrogating old and new ideas. Whether the results are uncomfortable or enriching, provocative or revealing, we open doors to new understanding through the stories we tell.
Our expectation is that everyone is treated with dignity and respect. From artists to audiences, visitors to staff, we visit Bennelong Point in a shared pursuit of discovery and community. Opinions may vary, but the values we live by – care, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, creativity, courage, respect – apply to us all.