A young white woman with dark brown hair stands in front of a fabric background, where projections of clouds are being cast. An audience of meditation children and adults lie on pillows in front of her.

Centre for Creativity

The Centre for Creativity is a purpose-built home for hands-on creative experiences. The centre is home to our children, families and creative learning program, along with new and expanded programming including STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) and other initiatives. Thank you to our Centre for Creativity major donors: our founding donor Yarranabbe Foundation; Ove Arup Foundation; Turnbull Foundation; Boyarsky family; and The Greatorex Fund. And to all our Opera House donors who enable so much of what we do.

Venue information

Seating

The flexible space comprises of a larger room which can host groups of 50-60 for workshops and 80-100 people for seated experiences, with a second room designed for small group work.

Accessibility

The Centre for Creativity is wheelchair accessible.

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Accessibility at the Opera House

Location and access

The Centre for Creativity is located at the end of the Western Foyers, next to the Drama Theatre. Best accessed through the Western Foyers entry.

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).

Location map

Upcoming events

Singing Up Country: Stories, Songlines & Sisterhood

6 Sep 2025

Step into the world of Arrkula Yinbayarra in this panel presentation blending storytelling, visuals, and live conversation. Through photos, video, and personal reflections, the women share the journey of creating their album Waralungku on Country in Borroloola, the legacy of the groundbreaking first recording by their grandmothers, mothers and aunties, and the inspiration and lived experiences that guide their songs.

  • Talks and Ideas
  • Workshops
  • First Nations

Palette Session

7 Sep – 2 Nov 2025

Discover the Colour of Your Movement - A freestyle dance workshop blending street, folk and experimental forms. Open to all levels, it’s a space to connect, move freely and find your unique style. Palette Session is a three-hour freestyle dance workshop inviting movers of all styles and experience levels to explore the full colour of their movement. Guided through structured improvisation, peer feedback and movement direction, participants are supported to experiment, connect and grow creatively.

  • Workshops
  • Dance
  • Kids & Families

Stories from the Reef

Terms 2 & 4

Suitable for ES 1 – Stage 1, Years K – 2

  • Schools
  • Kids & Families
  • Creative Arts
  • Geography
  • Science and Technology

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.