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

Sheltering

3 – 13 Jun 2026

  • Dance
  • First Nations
  • Bangarra Dance Theatre
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LOUDER

25 – 28 Jun 2026

  • Circus
  • Classical Music
  • Acrobatics
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Great Opera Hits 2026

5 Jul – 26 Oct 2026

  • Opera
  • Opera Australia
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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.