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Daniel Barenboim conducts Staatskapelle Berlin in Australian Exclusive
Tuesday 17 April
Acclaimed Argentine-Israeli conductor and classical music legend Daniel Barenboim will lead an Australian exclusive appearance of the distinguished German orchestra, the Staatskapelle Berlin, in the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall this November.
Clementine Ford, Maxine Beneba Clarke + Rebecca Huntley on modern-day motherhood
Wednesday 11 April
An all-female panel event is coming to the Sydney Opera House in May to examine modern-day aspirational motherhood and the politics of parenting. From the dopamine highs of baby love and maternal bonding to the sleep-deprived lows of terrible tantrums, The Motherload will draw on research, personal anecdotes and revelations to examine Australian motherhood.
Camp Cope return for exclusive Sydney performance and Concert Hall debut
Tuesday 10 April
One of the most rousing Australian bands of the moment, Melbourne indie-punk trio, Camp Cope will return to the Sydney Opera House in July for an exclusive Sydney performance in the grand Concert Hall, set to be one of their final shows for 2018.
Australian premiere of the surreal and thrilling theatrical experience by Jakop Ahlbom
Monday 9 April
Genre-defying and artistically-groundbreaking physical theatre work, Horror will plunge audiences into a surreal world of fright and adrenaline when it premieres at the Sydney Opera House.
John Cameron Mitchell to perform at the Sydney Opera House
Tuesday 3 April
As part of his first Australian tour, Tony Award-winning actor/director/writer and co-creator of cult-classic musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch John Cameron Mitchell will bring his new show to the Concert Hall this June.
April School Holidays at the Sydney Opera House
Thursday 29 March
These school holidays, the Sydney Opera House is inspiring young minds to see the world from new perspectives with uplifting circus experiences, heartwarming stage adaptations and fast-paced theatrical performances.
Gudirr Gudirr, a new dance piece exploring First Nations' culture
Tuesday 27 March
The internationally-acclaimed one-woman show Gudirr Gudirr, conceived, co-choregraphed and performed by Marrugeku's Co-Artistic Director Dalisa Pigram will be presented in the Sydney Opera House Studio this June.
Vivid LIVE announces full line-up for 2018
Tuesday 20 March
The Sydney Opera House today revealed the full line-up for its annual centrepiece music festiva Vivid LIVE 2018, a celebration of contemporary music taking place from 25 May – 16 June 2018 as part of Vivid Sydney, the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas.
Snow White - a dark contemporary ballet with costumes by Jean Paul Gaultier
Wednesday 14 March
A sinister and enthralling contemporary retelling of Snow White from France's Ballet Preljocaj will make its Sydney debut in the renewed Joan Sutherland Theatre this June.
David Campbell stars in return season of hit musical Assassins
Monday 5 March
The Sydney Opera House today announced that the Hayes Theatre Co's critically acclaimed production of the darkly entertaining, revue-style musical Assassins, will play in the Playhouse this June, starring the acclaimed actor, singer and showman David Campbell.
Solange announced as first Vivid LIVE artist for 2018
Monday 26 February
The Sydney Opera House today announced that Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, artist and activist Solange Knowles will perform in Australia exclusively at Vivid LIVE in June as part of Vivid Sydney.
Sydney Opera House makes its Mardi Gras parade debut
Friday 23 February
As part of next month's 40th anniversary Mardi Gras and for the first time in the parade's history, an Opera House float will roll up Oxford Street.
'Sunrise on the Steps' returns to the Opera House
Wednesday 21 February
Sunrise on the Steps, the Sydney Opera House's much-loved morning exercise program, returns this Autumn thanks to the support of Principal Partner Samsung.
Sydney Opera House unwraps new work
Monday 19 February
The Sydney Opera House has announced a biannual season featuring acclaimed work by new artists, and new kinds of work by established artists, as part of its support for the R&D end of the Australian performing arts.
Sydney Opera House begins work on renewed Function Centre
Friday 16 February
Work has begun on upgrading the Opera House's Function Centre, to create a purpose-built facility inside the building for a range of events, including community celebrations, intimate gatherings and small-scale performances.
Giant puppy and red sails usher in Year of the Dog at Sydney Opera House
Monday 12 February
From Friday 16 February, the Opera House will usher in the Year of the Dog with sails lit lucky red, a giant eight-metre Lunar Lantern of man's best friend - complete with wagging tail - Chinese musicians, Asian-inspired dining, Mandarin-language tours and a glowing wishing tree.
Legendary actor Bill Murray to perform at Sydney Opera House with classical music trio
Monday 12 February
The Sydney Opera House today announced that the legendary actor and comedian Bill Murray will make his Concert Hall debut in November, performing with acclaimed German-American cellist Jan Vogler & Friends in a magnificent collision of American greats and European classics.
New speakers and events announced for All About Women
Wednesday 7 February
The Sydney Opera House today announced new speakers and events for its record-breaking 2018 All About Women festival on Sunday 4 March 2018.
Humans of New York mastermind Brandon Stanton in first trip to Australia
Tuesday 9 January
The Sydney Opera House today announced that the creator of social media phenomenon Humans of New York, Brandon Stanton, will appear in Australia for the first time on Saturday 10 February for a one-off Sydney exclusive.
