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Lighting of the Sails: Kiss of Light by David McDiarmid
The striking, kaleidoscopic artwork of pioneering Australian visual artist and queer activist David McDiarmid (1955-1995), animated by creative technologists VANDAL, will illuminate the Sydney Opera House sails during Vivid Sydney from 23 May – 14 June 2025.
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Music on Tubowgule
The Sydney Opera House today announced Music on Tubowgule, a double-header celebrating the vibrant evolution of First Nations expression through bold new works by esteemed composers and performers, and their collaborations with some of Australia’s most innovative music ensembles.
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Sydney Opera House Kids Winter Program
The Sydney Opera House today unveiled its winter program for kids and families, featuring a lively selection of international and Australian performances for bookworms, creative builders and lovers of the absurd.
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Kiasmos
Acclaimed Icelandic-Faroese sonic innovators Kiasmos will bring their majestic beats and orchestral sounds to the Concert Hall in a Sydney Opera House debut on 12 July.
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The Tallis Scholars & The Royal Organist: Westminster Abbey Emeritus Organist James O’Donnell
Two esteemed classical music acts will transform the world-famous Concert Hall this year: a captivating organ recital by globally celebrated concert organist James O'Donnell on 29 July, and a mesmerising program by the renowned early vocal music masters The Tallis Scholars on 12 October.
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The Lost Things
In an Australian exclusive, internationally acclaimed mentalist Scott Silven will bring his brand new show The Lost Things to the Opera House this June for its world premiere season.
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Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House
An unmissable line-up of more than 50 cutting-edge and legendary international and Australian artists has been announced for Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House, part of the Vivid Music program of Vivid Sydney.
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Generations and Dynasties
The Sydney Opera House today announced that Generations and Dynasties will return in 2025, expanding to four events after a successful inaugural series last year.
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UPU
An electrifying celebration of Māori and Pasifika literature will bring the powerful voices of Oceania to life when the award-winning UPU makes its Australian premiere, with an exclusive season at the Sydney Opera House from 7 – 10 May.
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Sydney Opera House Kids' Autumn Program Announced
The Sydney Opera House has revealed its packed autumn program of shows and workshops for babies, toddlers and kids, as well as an exciting new production coming to the stage this summer.
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Elements of Freestyle
In an explosion of extreme urban sports, dance, music and theatre laced with adrenaline, the Netherlands' ISH Dance Collective will make its Australian premiere with Elements of Freestyle.
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Mumford & Sons
Folk-rock luminaries Mumford & Sons will bring their anthemic sound to the Sydney Opera House with an exclusive performance in the Concert Hall on Monday 17 March.
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Dan Sultan with special guest Jem Cassar-Daley
Seven-time ARIA Award winner Dan Sultan will make a magnificent return to the Opera House with a free concert under the stars on the Forecourt.
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The Sydney Opera House unveils Lunar New Year 2025 program
The Sydney Opera House today announced a wide-ranging program of activities for locals and visitors to celebrate Lunar New Year and help ring in the Year of the Snake.
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All About Women 2025 line-up announced
The Sydney Opera House today announced the full program for All About Women 2025, featuring more than 50 international and Australian artists, thinkers and storytellers.
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Opera House launches new Badu Gili sails projection bringing together First Nations artists from Australia and the Amazon
The Sydney Opera House today announced a new chapter of its free, nightly First Nations sails lighting, Badu Gili, will open to the public on 13 December.
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First details for All About Women 2025 announced
The Sydney Opera House today announced the first details for All About Women 2025, revealing an opening night on Saturday 8 March alongside two events teasing to the annual festival’s bumper program on Sunday 9 March.
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Cast announced for DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: The Twenty Sided Tavern
The party has been gathered and the campaign has commenced for the Australasian premiere of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern at the Sydney Opera House this summer.
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MJ Lenderman & The Wind
Rising indie rock star MJ Lenderman will make his Opera House debut in March 2025 with his band The Wind, hot off a triumphant tour across the Northern Hemisphere.
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Utzon Music 2025
The Sydney Opera House’s treasured Utzon Music series returns in 2025, now under the direction of renowned arts advocate, performer, composer and recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey.
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The Play That Goes Wrong
Audiences old and new will be rolling in the aisles when the Tony and Olivier award-winning fan favourite The Play That Goes Wrong arrives at the Opera House and tours Australia from winter 2025.
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Etran de L’Aïr
Acclaimed North African Tuareg band Etran de L’Aïr (or ‘stars of the Aïr region’) will make their Sydney Opera House debut in March 2025.
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Cast revealed for Australian premiere of Elf: The Musical
The cast for the Australian premiere season of Elf: The Musical has been found.
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Artist to Artist
The Sydney Opera House today announced Artist to Artist, an experimental series of thoughtful conversations between local and international contemporary artists offering fresh perspectives on global cultures.
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