Talks & Ideas

Upcoming talks, ideas and conversations.

24 Aug 2026

Liane Moriarty: Big Little Truths

Internationally bestselling Australian author, Liane Moriarty, takes to the Concert Hall stage for a tell-all conversation ahead of the launch of her long-awaited sequel to the No. 1 New York Times bestseller Big Little Lies.

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Talks and Ideas

Can it Happen Here?

4 Oct 2026

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Theatre

Australian Poetry Slam ’26

25 Oct 2026

Playhouse

Talks and Ideas

Michael Pollan’s Journey into Consciousness

4 Nov 2026

Concert Hall

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Talks and Ideas

An Evening with David Sedaris

18 Jan 2027

Concert Hall

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Talks and Ideas

The Blindboy Podcast Live

22 Apr 2027

Concert Hall

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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.

  • Podcast
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Jamie Oliver - In Conversation

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

  • On-demand