Studio

Unique among Sydney Opera House’s venues, the Studio is our most flexible venue – changing to meet the needs of its many diverse productions.

Venue information

Seating

The Studio’s flexible seating layout allows for standing crowds up to 600, cabaret-style or tiered seating up to 320. Please note the Studio seating map is indicative only and varies depending on the event.

Accessibility

There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in the Studio.

Accessibility at the Opera House

Commercial hirers

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Information for staging a performance

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Location and access

The Studio is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.

Location map

Upcoming events

Ready, Set Listen! The Planets

31 Oct 2026

  • Kids & Families
  • Classical Music
  • Sydney Symphony Orchestra
An illustration of two children in spacesuits floating aside the planets.

An Afternoon of Music and Dance

1 Nov 2026

  • Contemporary Music
Two women expressively holding a circular drum-like instrument and a man performing on a set of this same instrument in front of a live audience.

An Evening of Short Films​

1 Nov 2026

A collection of short film stills. A woman with hands hovering over her head. An illustration of a bird. A puppet of a woman riding a bike through mountains. Three women laying on stones in the forest. An elderly woman smelling fresh herbs.

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.