Kids & Families

What’s on at the Sydney Opera House for kids and families? Well, it looks a little like this: big laughs, bold stories and a touch of the unexpected. Whether it’s the school holidays, the weekend or any day – explore, imagine and play through shows, workshops and experiences that are anything but ordinary.  

Ready, Set Listen! Symphonic Dances

2 May 2026

Studio

Three illustrated children in ballet outfits.

Kids Music Playtime

6 Feb – 12 Jun 2026

Joan Sutherland Theatre Northern Foyer

A toddler in a blue sweater and floral skirt dances on a red carpeted floor with people and musicians playing string instruments in the background.

Lennie’s Great Adventure

16 May 2026

Utzon Room

Theatre

Saplings

16 & 17 May 2026

Studio

A boy in a grey hoodie and black shorts is mid air after jumping. The background is hazy with smoke.

Bluey’s Big Play

10 – 21 Jun 2026

Drama Theatre

Kids & Families

Pay No Attention

4 – 11 Jul 2026

Studio

Three playful performers leap joyfully against a bright green backdrop, adorned with colorful starburst patterns in red, blue, and purple.

Kids & Families

MaaMaa and Nonna’s Kitchen

10 – 18 Jul 2026

Centre for Creativity

Two smiling women stand back-to-back, holding mixing bowls and spatulas. They wear aprons and convey a cheerful, collaborative mood in a bright setting.

Kids & Families

Antarctica!

25 Jul – 2 Aug 2026

Utzon Room

Three people with frosty face paint engage with a model ship on artificial snow. One holds a rope and another a flute, set against icy backdrops, creating a whimsical arctic scene.

Carnival of the Animals

12 Sep 2026

Concert Hall

An assortment of animals including an Elephant, Kangaroo, Chicken, and Goose climb up the side of a violin.