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 disability.
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.
Courtesy bus and accessible buggy service
A pickup and drop-off service for visitors between Circular Quay and the Opera House precinct.
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
1300 764 849
(Monday to Sunday, 9am-5pm AEST)
Companion Card
The Companion card program supports people with disability who require an attendant care companion. It enables eligible people to participate in events and activities at venues without incurring the cost of a second ticket for their companion. You can find out more about the card specific to your state/territory here. There are also similar programs internationally.
Important information for both Australian and International Cards – please read before use
The priority of the companion must be to provide required assistance for the patron on site, including physical assistance.
Unless otherwise informed, free of charge entry for companions refers to ticket only. This means extra aspects of an experience e.g. food and beverage or merchandise are not automatically included with the companion ticket.
How to use an Australian Companion Card
An Australian Companion Card is accepted for most performances and events at the Sydney Opera House. Patrons holding a Companion Card can call our priority line on +61 2 9250 7752 or email bookings@sydneyoperahouse.com to discuss/request a booking/s and accompanying requirements.
How to contact us about the use of an International Companion Card
Cards issued under similar overseas programs are considered case by case. To enquire about using an International Companion Card please email bookings@sydneyoperahouse.com. Please note: you must be able to demonstrate that the patron requires an essential support companion. For example, disability parking permits alone will not be accepted.
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
1300 764 849
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.
Main Box Office Foyer
The Main Box Office is located in the Entry Foyer on Level 1.
Concert Hall Southern Foyer
Access map for the Concert Hall Southern Foyer
Concert Hall Northern Foyer
Access map for the Concert Hall Northern Foyer.
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.
Western Foyers
Access map for the Western Foyers.
