Talks & Ideas

Good conversations start here. Hear from bestselling authors, podcasters, politicians, activists, scientists and cultural leaders through inspiring talks, lively panel discussions, exclusive conversations and audience Q&As that spark curiosity long after the evening ends.

24 Aug 2026

Liane Moriarty: Big Little Truths

Misbehaving parents. A shocking death. Lies turned lethal. Big Little Lies had it all – and now, Liane Moriarty is returning to Pirriwee for its long-awaited sequel. But first, she’s taking the Concert Hall stage for a tell-all conversation.

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Talks and Ideas

Australian Story Live: Celebrating 30 Years

15 Aug 2026

Concert Hall

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Talks and Ideas

Octavia Butler Told You This Would Happen

4 Oct 2026

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Talks and Ideas

Caligula on the Potomac

4 Oct 2026

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Talks and Ideas

Magda Szubanski

4 Oct 2026

Concert Hall

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Talks and Ideas

Bonfire of the Murdochs

4 Oct 2026

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Talks and Ideas

Sami Tamimi’s Garden

4 Oct 2026

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Talks and Ideas

Where’s the AI Off Switch?

4 Oct 2026

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Talks and Ideas

One Revolution After Another

4 Oct 2026

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Talks and Ideas

Can it Happen Here?

4 Oct 2026

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Ideas at the House

Talks and conversations from the Sydney Opera House featuring the world’s greatest minds and culture creators.

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Jamie Oliver - In Conversation

Watch the renowned Jamie Oliver's Australian exclusive conversation with Melissa Leong.

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