Forecourt

Experience stunning harbour views and outdoor performances at Forecourt, one of Sydney Opera House’s iconic venues. The Forecourt offers the largest capacity of any Opera House venue and has hosted a number of large-scale concerts including Florence and the Machine and Crowded House as well as welcoming international icons such as Oprah.

Venue information

Seating

The Forecourt has a standing capacity for up to 6000 general admission.

Accessibility

The Forecourt is wheelchair accessible.

Accessibility at the Opera House

Commercial hirers

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Information for staging a performance

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Location and access

Set below the famous white sails the Forecourt is located at the base of the Monumental Steps, between the Opera House and the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Location map

Upcoming events

Living Sculptures: How the birds got their colours

2 – 6 Oct 2026

  • Kids & Families
  • Free
  • Performance
  • First Nations
  • Wild Things
Audience watches a beachside performance featuring a human sculpture at sunset.

SWING

26 Sep – 11 Oct 2026

  • Kids & Families
  • Experiences
  • Free
  • Installation
  • Wild Things
Two young girls sit side by side on a swing. Their legs are outstretched and they have smiling faces.

Iwagumi Air Scape

26 Sep – 11 Oct 2026

  • Kids & Families
  • Experiences
  • Free
  • Wild Things
A child in a purple jacket stands in a grassed area looking up at and touching a large inflatable rock structure.

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.