Joan Sutherland Theatre

The home of Opera Australia, the Australian Ballet and Bangarra Dance Theatre, the Joan Sutherland Theatre is the second largest indoor venue in the Opera House.

This theatre is not available for commercial hire as it is booked for Resident Companies and Sydney Opera House Presents year round.

Location and access

The Joan Sutherland Theatre is located at the northern side of the foyer, to the left hand side of the stairs leading to the Concert Hall. Best accessed through the covered concourse. All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators).

Upcoming events

Rigoletto

12 – 21 Aug 2026

  • Opera
  • Opera Australia
A man wearing clown makeup is seated at a table holding an orange wig. Seated next to him is a woman in a yellow dress and headband.

La Stupenda: A Joan Sutherland Celebration

20 & 22 Aug 2026

  • Opera
  • Opera Australia
A performer stands smiling with a dark and sparkly gown on, with a group of performers clapping in the background and celebratory blue and yellow string in the air.

My Fair Lady

10 Sep – 30 Oct 2026

  • Musical Theatre
  • Opera Australia
A woman in a lilac frilled hat, sheer dress and pearls with a man in a suit standing behind her.

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.