Kids Music Playtime
A musical adventure for babies and toddlers
Event details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday, 11 September 2026 | 11:55am |
| Friday, 11 September 2026 | 1:30pm |
| Friday, 6 November 2026 | 10:30am |
| Friday, 6 November 2026 | 11:55am |
| Friday, 6 November 2026 | 1:30pm |
| Friday, 4 December 2026 | 11:55am |
| Friday, 4 December 2026 | 1:30pm |
| Ticket | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | Includes entry for one adult | $25 |
| Child | Children will require a separate ticket | $25 |
| Babies | Babes in arms under 1 year are admitted free and do not require a ticket. | $0 |
This is an event designed for babies and young children – all people, adult and children require a ticket. Babes in arms under 1 year are admitted free and do not require a ticket.
$8.95 booking fee applies per transaction
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection. Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times. Children aged under 12 months are free if seated on the knee.
Authorised ticket agency for this event is Sydney Opera House.
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For those requiring assistance, wheelchair or companion seating, accessible seating locations are available. Bookings can be made by calling the Box Office on 1300 764 849 or by email.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
This is an event designed for babies and young children – all people, adult and children require a ticket. Babes in arms under 1 year are admitted free and do not require a ticket.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
Please note, coffee and cakes are no longer included in the new ticket price, however we will have coffee, drinks and snacks available for purchase before and after the event in the nearby foyer. Outside food and drinks will not be permitted.
About the artists
Sydney Youth Orchestras
Sydney Youth Orchestras (SYO) is the largest weekly youth orchestral training program in Australia, transforming young musicians’ lives through exceptional orchestral music education and performance opportunities. For over 50 years SYO has committed to youth-led programming and inclusive access, creating pathways for aspiring young musicians across New South Wales.
The SYO is the top orchestra in SYO’s training program, where Sydney’s most talented young musicians are connected to opportunities which extend and broaden their musical experiences. These include concerts with Chief Conductor, Stanley Dodds (Chief Conductor, Sinfonieorchester Berlin and Chief Conductor and Musical Director, Orchestra Cavatina, Poland) and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, international and regional touring and masterclasses with leading Australian and International Artists.
SYO has a long history of presenting concerts for young children and families, established by legendary music educator Richard Gill. The first Babies Proms was performed by the Sydney Youth Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House in 1981. Since 2018, musicians in the SYO have trained with early childhood experts and Sensorium Theatre in partnership with the Sydney Opera House to develop a concert series for young children and their families designed to introduce and build a love of music.
SYO and the Sydney Opera House partnered in 2015 to create digital education resource; George Meets the Orchestra which has been viewed over 2.2 million times.
Emily Who
Emily Who is an Australian children's performer, singing songs that are perfect for preschoolers and creating classical music shows for kids. She has five albums of music and regularly performs live shows across Sydney including for Vivid Festival 2025. She writes and presents annual concerts for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Youth Orchestras and the Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra as well as many other ensembles across Australia. In 2024 she performed at the Visioni Festival Bologna, Italy and toured to preschools across London.
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Attending this event
Practical information about this event, ticketing and visiting. If you have questions or need help, see our general terms and conditions for tickets and events or contact us.
Ticket information
If you have further questions or need help, please refer to our general terms and conditions for tickets and events or contact a member of our team on 1300 764 849.
A resale restriction is in place, meaning it is unlawful for a person to resell their ticket for more than 110% of the face value. In all cases, it is advisable that tickets are only purchased from authorised channels, to protect your rights should the event be cancelled or postponed and to be sure you receive all necessary communications.
The authorised agency for this event is listed under ticket pricing. Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered reliable. If you purchase tickets from a non-authorised agency such as Ticketmaster Resale, Viagogo, Ticketbis, eBay, Gumtree, Tickets Australia or any other unauthorised seller, you risk that these tickets are fake, void or have previously been cancelled. Resale restriction applies.
A booking fee of $8.95 applies per transaction. Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times. Babies aged 0-2 years old at the time of a performance may be seated on an adult’s lap. Children three (3) years and older will need to hold a standard ticket.
Please contact Box Office on 1300 SOH TIX as soon as possible if you are unable to attend.
eTicket or postal delivery should be used wherever possible. Tickets will be emailed three days prior to the event. Download your e-Ticket and have it ready on your mobile device for scanning before you queue to enter the venue.
At the venue
Foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lift access to the main and western foyers.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy. The Opera House has also developed a Child-friendly Code of Conduct to engage with our youngest visitors.
The health, safety and wellbeing of everyone at the Sydney Opera House is our top priority. In line with this commitment, the Opera House is a smoke-free site. Read our Smoke-free Environment Policy.
The safety and security of patrons, visitors and staff is our highest priority. Entry to venues inside the Opera House including theatres, the Utzon Room, the Centre for Creativity and Bennelong Restaurant is via a single entry point located under the Monumental Steps.
In line with our venue security procedures, all ticketholders must present their bags and personal belongings for visual inspection or x-ray screening prior to entering the building. Our walk-through scanners are safe for patrons with pacemakers, cochlear implants or similar devices. Please let security know if you prefer alternative screening.
We hope all our audience members, including those children with us, have a wonderful time. Please keep disturbances to a minimum. Ticketholders who interfere unreasonably with another’s enjoyment may be asked to leave.
If your child becomes unsettled during the performance, we ask that you step outside with them until they settle. Note that you may not be readmitted until there is a suitable break in the performance.
Filming and photography is not permitted inside the venue, unless expressly authorised by us. You must switch your mobile phone off or to silent while in the venue.
Refreshments are available to purchase from our theatre bars, with foyers open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances.
The Opera House has a range of restaurants and bars on site. Explore our venues.
Cloaking facilities will be open 60 minutes pre-show. It is strongly encouraged that you travel lightly. Larger items – including handbags bigger than A4-size, backpacks, umbrellas, suitcases and prams – are not permitted inside the venues and must be cloaked.
Yes, pram parking is available outside our theatres. All Sydney Opera House foyers are pram accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers.
Foyer doors are usually open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 120 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances.
Theatre doors will open 30 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 15 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances.
If you’re collecting your tickets from the Box Office, we recommend doing this at least 60 minutes before the event starts.
We’ll aim to seat you as soon as we can and, where possible, in your allocated seat. However, to reduce movement in the venue as well as minimise disruption to the performance and other patrons, ticketholders may be seated in an allocated latecomer’s seat.
Where an event has a lock-out period, latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance. On occasions, this may not be until the interval, or at all where there is no interval.
Details of our right to refuse admission can be found in our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Events.