Access the House
Our goal at the Sydney Opera House is to provide barrier-free access, making the site, building and the experiences we offer accessible to all. We provide a range of access services, performances and dedicated programs for people with disabilities.
Accessible performances
Find out about upcoming accessible performances at the Sydney Opera House.
Getting here
How to get to the Opera House - and finding your way around our amenities, venues and precinct once you’re here.
Getting around the precinct
Access maps for the Sydney Opera House precinct and venues.
Accessible journeys
Videos to assist you in visualising the accessible journeys to the Sydney Opera House.
Vision
Sydney Opera House services for people who are blind or have low vision.
Hearing
Sydney Opera House services for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Mobility
The Sydney Opera House offers accessibility for visitors with mobility disabilities. Find out more about our services and Mobility Access Tours here.
Access Programs
The Sydney Opera House offers a number of access programs for all ages and abilities.
Access Action Plan
We are committed to making the Sydney Opera House accessible to everyone.
Contact
Accessible seating
There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in all theatres. To book accessible seating contact Box Office:
Telephone
+61 2 9250 7777
(Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm AEST)
Companion Card
The Companion Card is accepted for most performances at the Sydney Opera House. Patrons holding a Companion Card can call our priority line on +61 2 9250 7752 to discuss seating requirements and sales for all our events and performances.
At the time of ticket purchase, cardholders may either phone or email their valid Companion Card number and expiry date to be kept on file for future ticket purchases. Alternatively, the card may be presented in person at the Box Office. Cardholders will be issued with a complimentary ticket for their essential support companion.
Companion Card priority line
+61 2 9250 7752
National Relay Service
Patrons who are d/Deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech/communication difficulty can use the National Relay Service (NRS) at no cost.
Step 1. Make contact through your preferred NRS call channel detailed on NRS call numbers and links
Step 2. Provide the NRS with the Sydney Opera House number 02 9250 7777.
Information desk
For more information or to provide feedback, please contact the Sydney Opera House information desk:
Telephone
+61 2 9250 7111
General information
For general information on accessibility, please contact the Sydney Opera House Access Team:
Assistance Animals
Assistance animals trained to assist people with disabilities are welcome at Sydney Opera House. To ensure appropriate seating is allocated please advise your requirements when booking.
Thank you
Thank you to our generous donors who support our Accessibility programs: Sydney Opera House Ladies Committee; F & K de Angeli Foundation; Jane Kift and the JACE Foundation.
And to all our Opera House donors who enable so much of what we do.
Getting around the precinct
Sydney Opera House precinct map
Find our venues and other wayfinding points on the Sydney Opera House Precinct map.
Joan Sutherland Theatre Southern Foyer
Access map for the Joan Sutherland Theatre Southern Foyer.
Joan Sutherland Theatre Northern Foyer
Access map for the Joan Sutherland Theatre Northern Foyer.
