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

Flora

7 – 18 Apr 2026

  • Dance
  • Ballet
  • First Nations
  • The Australian Ballet
Two dancers in off-white textured costume with arms interlocked and white clay on their bare arms, against a dark green background.

Romeo and Juliet

24 Apr – 13 May 2026

  • Dance
  • Ballet
  • The Australian Ballet
Two dancers with their faces close to touching, eyes closed.

3NDLES5 presents

SALEM with 3NDLES5 & Jawnino

22 May 2026

  • Contemporary Music
  • Vivid LIVE
A purple, iridescent swirl, looking like water.

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.