A Day Out at the House
Term 1 – 4
Primary – High School: Early Stage 1 - 6, Years K – 12
A full school day experience of creative learning with a performance or workshop and Sydney Opera House tour. Embark on a journey of inspiration and wonder with a ‘day out’ experience at the Sydney Opera House, with a curated program to fit your excursion needs.
| Term | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tuesday 11 February 2024 | 10am - 11:30am, 12:15 - 1:15pm |
| 10:45 - 11:45am, 12:30pm - 2pm |
| Term | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tuesday February 2024 | 10am - 11:30am, 12:15 - 1:15pm |
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Student | $30 - $50 per student |
One complimentary teacher per class. Ratio required for supervision is 1 teacher per 15 students.
The only authorised ticket agency for this event is the Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
Arts Assist: The Arts Assist ticket and travel subsidy program provides the full cost of the Creative Learning performance ticket and $5 per student toward travel costs. Find out more about Arts Assist.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Audio loop available
We cater to students of all needs and will make every effort to accommodate any special requirements or access adjustments your students may have. All of our venues are wheelchair accessible with dedicated wheelchair positions and companion seats. Please let us know on the booking form how we can assist in making your excursion as enjoyable as possible and we will be in touch. Alternatively, you may call Creative Learning on +61 2 9250 7770 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm AEST) or email creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com.
Find out more about accessibility at Sydney Opera House.
This program includes a performance, workshop and tour.
Run time: Your day out excluding travel time will be 3-4 hours on site dependent on the activity you choose.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Download our Child Safety Policy (PDF).
Useful information:
An unforgettable day out at the Sydney Opera House
Designed by Sydney Opera House artists, this unique program experience promises to ignite imaginations, nurture curiosity, and create lasting memories for students from both primary and secondary schools.
Teachers can co-create an unforgettable day out at the Sydney Opera House by choosing both a morning and early afternoon activity, working within a school’s schedule.
Students can experience:
Performances
Up to 9 different performances per year, suited to a variety of stage and year levels, with links across different curriculum areas. Each performance has a 15 minute question and answer session with the artists on stage.
Workshops
Inspired by either our performances or STEAM perspectives, students participate in active workshops that use the Sydney Opera House building and site, and our local and international performances as a catalyst for learning and reflection.
Tours
On this guided walking tour, students hear about the Sydney Opera House’s history, design and engineering feats, and the stories behind this UNESCO world heritage site. This is an exceptional chance for students to witness firsthand how innovation and vision can shape the world around them.
Plan your visit
Venue information
Our foyers will be open 60 minutes pre-show for Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
All Sydney Opera House foyers are pram 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). Pram parking will be available outside the theatres in the Western Foyer.
Getting here
The Sydney Opera House Car Park, operated by Wilson Parking, is open and available to use. Wilson Parking offer discounted parking if you book ahead. Please see the Wilson Parking website for details.
Please check the Transport NSW website for the latest advice and information on travel. You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a six minute walk to the Opera House.
Frequently asked questions
Please ensure that your group arrives at the venue 30 minutes prior to the performance start time.
If you are late, we will seat you as soon as possible, but please be aware that some events have lock out periods where late comers cannot be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. Occasionally this is not until the interval, and in some instances late comers won’t be admitted at all.
Yes, use this information to prepare a risk assessment and risk management plan. Teachers undertaking a risk assessment and risk management plan should be aware that Sydney Opera House cannot complete the risk assessment for them.
Food and drink are permitted inside the foyers, but not in the venues.
Please contact our Creative Learning Ticketing Specialists on 02 9250 7770 as soon as possible to advise if your group can no longer attend.
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.
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