Utzon Room
The Utzon Room was designed by Sydney Opera House architect, Jørn Utzon and faces the harbour to the east through floor-to-ceiling windows. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Utzon tapestry, elegance, intimacy and impeccable acoustics combine in this small but impressive space.
Venue information
Seating
The Utzon Room has a capacity for up to 200 people.
Commercial hirers
Information for staging a performance
Functions and events
Information kits
Location and access
The Utzon Room is located on the Eastern side of the Opera House, in front of the Joan Sutherland Theatre. Best accessed through the Box Office Foyer or 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
Convergence
21 Oct 2025
Since the release of their recorded trilogy of Paul Stanhope’s quartets, the ASQ has proudly championed this beloved Australian composer, whose first string quartet, Elegies and Dances, bristles with rhythmic vitality. Benjamin Britten’s String Quartet No.2, a deeply moving tribute to the great English composer Henry Purcell, is the musical equivalent of a towering architectural marvel, weaving four distinct voices in stark contrast and breathtaking unity.
Heartfire
25 Oct 2025
Join Hourglass for Schubert’s magical mini-opera, Shepherd On the Rock, a playful game of echoes between soprano and clarinet, their songs of deep longing soaring over the peaks and valleys of Austria! The Hourglass Ensemble also proudly premieres three Australian commissions - Leaf, by Rob Davidson of Brisbane, Petrie Creek Road by Oliver Muller of Melbourne, and Sydney’s own Anna Hirst-Friedman with The Fire Always Says Yes.
The Sufi and the Dervish
2 Nov 2025
Sufi and Islamic sacred music carries a message that speaks beyond religion or culture—it is the sound of longing for the divine, the rhythm of the heart seeking peace. Rooted in love, devotion, and unity, it reminds us that all human beings share the same spiritual essence. The melodies, often simple yet profound, invite us to silence the noise of the world and listen deeply within.
