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  • Michael Nelson Jagamara and Possum Dreaming

    Michael Nelson Jagamara’s monumental 10-metre painting Possum Dreaming was installed at the Opera House in 1998.

    Jagamara photographed in black and white sitting on carpeted steps in front of the mural 'Possum Dreaming'.

  • Cultural partners

    Our cultural institution partners are Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Art Gallery of New South Wales ,Australian Museum and State Library of New South Wales.

    Australian Museum building.

  • Echoes by the Water: An Acoustic Night with Matt Gresham

    Utzon Room

    13 Sep 2025

    • Contemporary Music

    Experience an intimate acoustic evening with Matt Gresham at the iconic Sydney Opera House. Enjoy heartfelt performances and personal stories in this unique and memorable setting.

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  • The Sydney Opera House Opera Award

    The Sydney Opera House Opera Award supports young opera singers. Learn about the program and how you can apply.

  • The Creators Project

    On 8 November 2023 the Sydney Opera House unveiled a series of plates honouring the contribution of Jørn Utzon, Ove Arup and Peter Hall in the creation of this iconic building, and the collective creativity of those involved from conception to construction.

    The Sydney Opera House

  • Sydney Opera House Presents: Classical Music

    Great orchestral music is woven into the fabric of the Sydney Opera House – it helped inspire its creation, and will always be part of its future.

    A conductor leads an orchestra on stage at the Sydney Opera House

  • Deadly Voices from the House

    • Talks and Ideas

    A podcast that takes intimate interviews with First Nations artists and leaders to the world. Acclaimed presenter, journalist, actor, producer and arts guru Rhoda Roberts AO presents Deadly Voices from the House, recorded live from Sydney Opera House. Featuring a diverse selection of guest appearances from prominent First Nations leaders from the music, arts and culture sector. Deadly Voices from the House provides an important platform to discuss critical issues and explore the vibrancy and diversity of contemporary culture.

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  • Art at the House

    Discover the tapestries and paintings which complete the building's interiors, bringing colour and their own stories to Bennelong Point.

    Jagamara photographed in black and white sitting on carpeted steps in front of the mural 'Possum Dreaming'.

  • Exposing the fallacy of circus ‘showmen’

    Debunking the myth of circus showmen ahead of Opera House original production Natives Go Wild. Learn the truth of a business that coerced and scammed First People, who were put on display and forced to perform.

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  • Listen to the revolution: Disrupting the 250+ year silence

    • Dance
    • First Nations

    As part of UnWrapped 2024, an ongoing series of works by outstanding independent creators, we’re excited to welcome SILENCE to our iconic venue. SILENCE is a powerful contemporary dance work from Karul Projects. The work disrupts a 250+ year silence, ushering in an urgent call for TREATY.

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