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  • Badu Gili’s Frances Belle Parker

    We talk to Frances Belle Parker, one of the five Badu Gili artists, about her work, her motivation and how she’s used the Opera House’s sails as a blank canvas.

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  • Deloitte Report

    Learn about the Deloitte report on the economic and cultural contributions of the Opera House and how we're continuing to evolve for the future.

    An aerial view of the Sydney opera house.

  • Conserving and celebrating our heritage

    We are transforming the building for future generations while respecting and preserving the very features that make it unique.

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  • Accessible performances

    Find out about upcoming accessible performances at the Sydney Opera House.

  • Restoring the Coburn Tapestries

    John Coburn was at the height of his fame when the artist was pitched to architect Peter Hall to design the Sydney Opera House theatre curtains in 1969. Hall had taken over from Danish architect Jørn Utzon and was ushering the building towards completion.

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    A women assessing the Tapestry cloth in a warehouse.

  • Tapestries at the House

    The four tapestries that call the Opera House home reveal fascinating stories about the Opera House’s rich cultural heritage and design legacy.

    An animated tapestry art wallpaper.

  • Heritage Action Plan

    As temporary custodians of this State, National and World Heritage site, we are committed to ensuring the Sydney Opera House’s heritage significance – the building and its functions as a performing arts centre and gathering place for the community – is conserved and celebrated for current and future generations.

    An empty theatre with the tapestry curtain closed over the stage.

  • “Rebirth and resurrection”

    Who better to help reopen the heart of the Opera House than William Barton? The celebrated Kalkadunga musician estimates he has played the venue over 300 times. This week, with clapsticks made from wood salvaged from the stage, he'll perform with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in a triumphant return to the Concert Hall.

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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'.

  • Rosso’s tapestry obsession

    Tim Ross, design enthusiast and presenter, has become fixated with the Opera House’s historic tapestries – so much so he’s hosting a podcast about them.

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    A man in a suit staring at artwork on a wall.