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. With more we can do more. Every gift makes a difference.
What you support
First Nations
Join us in celebrating the world’s oldest living culture on the world’s most recognisable stage. Together we can expand and amplify First Nations programs and career development opportunities at the Opera House.
New Work Now
Our donors support independent and diverse artists through contemporary art and contemporary performance commissions. Since 2020 when this donor funded program began, the Opera House has commissioned and co-commissioned more than 40 exciting new works presented online and in person, contributing to our vibrant creative landscape.
Creative Learning
We are committed to building our education strategy to reach more disadvantaged schools and students on site and online. Your support can help us ensure that our life-changing creative learning programs are accessible to everyone.
Access Programs
Our Access programs and initiatives ensure more of the community is welcome and able to experience the joy of the Opera House. By supporting our Access Programs you can provide people living with a disability with the chance to experience the joy of creativity.
Opera House Forecourt
We are determined for everyone to have access to an Opera House experience. To do this, we are reimagining how the Forecourt can be used, turning it into a creative community space, with the ambition to program regular public performances and exhibits.
Digital Programs
Broadening the reach of our Screen program so that we can share the Opera House’s incredible performances and content with people wherever they are.
How does your support help?
Arts Assist: St Mary’s Public School
20,000 disadvantaged students have experienced our life-changing learning programs thanks to the generous support of donors. Meet the kids from St Mary’s Public School who recently came for a visit to the Opera House.
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.
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.
Ways to support
There are a number of ways you can support the Opera House:
Download and complete this form (PDF) to make your donation.
Please return it via email or post to the below address (no stamp required).
Sydney Opera House Philanthropy
Reply Paid 4274
SYDNEY NSW 2001
Should you wish to make your donation via EFT, please arrange your direct deposit to the below bank account.
Account Name: Sydney Opera House Trust – Annual Giving
BSB: 032 000
Account # 914 474
Please include your full name as the reference so we can identify your donation
Should you have any questions about supporting the Sydney Opera House, or wish to discuss your giving, please contact a member of the Philanthropy team via email or call +612 9240 7077.
All donations $2 or more to Sydney Opera House (ABN 69 712 101 035) are tax-deductible for the purposes of Australian tax-law. For international tax-deductible gifts, please call us on 02 9250 7077 or email us.