Illustration of two kids standing in front of a big imaginative book. Out of the book is spurting a rainbow, followed by classical instruments and stars.

The Big Book of Music

  • Kids & Families
  • Opera
  • Utzon Room
  • Run time: 45 minutes, no interval Subject to change

A fun-tastic family show!

Join us for an exciting family concert this November! Hosted by leading music educator Lachlan Massey, we’ll unpack the way music works and how voices work together to create harmony. The show features songs from around the world of many different genres, and hits from The Children’s Opera Project’s live shows including ‘Pinocchio,’ ‘Mulga Bill’s Bicycle’ and ‘Lennie’s Great Adventure.’ Children and families will be singing and tapping along to upbeat tunes which are sure to delight! The cast includes outstanding singers who join The Children’s Opera Project for this special concert including Sophie Blades, finalist in the 2025 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition.  Since 2018, The Children’s Opera Project has produced shows such as to packed houses at The Concourse and the Sydney Opera House. Its schools concerts have been well received by teachers and students alike, bringing energetic productions to classrooms and school halls of all shapes and sizes. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the world of music with us.

Presented by The Children’s Opera Project

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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

Utzon Room

The Utzon Room is located on the Eastern side of the Opera House, in front of the Joan Sutherland Theatre. Best accessed through the Box Office Foyer or the Covered Concourse. All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators).

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