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  • The Pacific tales given a modern dance spin in MĀUI

    • Dance
    • First Nations

    Direct from Aotearoa and created by Fresh Movement Collective comes MĀUI, a contemporary dance reimagining of Pacific storytelling. The production focuses on tales revolving around the heroic demigod, Māui. It vibrantly explores his many sides, from pulling down the sun to lifting the islands out of the water, and more.

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  • Spare a thought for the birds of Circular Quay

    What happens to the native birds of urban Sydney when the entire city goes into hiding? We ask aviary experts how the ibises and seagulls of Circular Quay hold up when the humans disappear.

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  • First Wave

    • Cinema

    Marking the return of surf films to the Sydney Opera House, First Wave shines a light on this legacy with a selection of recently restored psychedelic surf classics including the world premiere of the new restoration of Crystal Voyager, while also considering the current tide of Australian surf films with a selection of contemporary documentaries.

  • Sydney's seal of approval

    The much-loved resident of the Opera House steps has been given a voice.

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  • Cheat Sheet: Horizon

    • Dance
    • First Nations

    Here's your cheat sheet to the stories behind Bangarra's exquisite Horizon. Learn all about the choreographers and their country across the seas from the Torres Strait Islands to Lake Taupō, Aotearoa.

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  • Foundations and Trusts

    We collaborate with foundations and trusts to deliver targeted, large-scale programs to expand access and increase meaningful opportunities for artists, audiences and the community.

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  • Make an Impact

    As a not-for-profit, we rely on your support to help us expand our most inclusive and socially impactful programs, champion First Nations culture, present diverse artists, bold new works and community-led events, opening up the Opera House to more of the community than ever before.

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  • Preserving the Grand Organ

    Each of the 10,244 pipes will be cleaned by hand – it's a tricky job.

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  • DanceRites: Deaf Indigenous Dance Group

    DanceRites celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island cultures through a dance competition on the Opera House Forecourt. Explore how DIDG and other dance groups benefit from our flagship program.

  • Access Programs: Kids Sensory Music Café

    The Kids Sensory Music Café brings together the families of children who live with a disability, to experience the joy of live music. Meet Renee and her two kids, Lara and Austin, who've been visiting for 18 months.