Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House is Australia's leading performing arts centre.

In the 1950's a young Danish architect created a sculpture on Sydney Harbour and changed the course of twentieth-century architecture.

The magic of the building, the political intrigue, the real-life drama's that go on behind the curtain... These stories and more are being shared with more than 250,000 visitors each year on our Guided Tours.

A building that changed the image of an entire country

Fusing ancient and modernist influences, and situated on a site sacred to the Gadigal people for thousands of years, the sculptural elegance of the Sydney Opera House has made it one of the symbols of twentieth century architecture - a building that, to quote US architect Frank Gehry, "changed the image of an entire country."

World Heritage

"Sydney Opera House stands by itself as one of the indisputable masterpieces of human creativity, not only in the 20th century but in the history of humankind"(International Council).

On 28 June 2007 the Sydney Opera House was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List under the World Heritage Convention, placing it as one of the most outstanding places on Earth.

Sustainability

The Sydney Opera House meets its target to reduce emissions and become carbon neutral.

Venues

Concert Hall
One of the world's most sought after venues, the Concert Hall is a performance space like no other. | More.. | ticketmaster.com.au

Joan Sutherland Theatre
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The Utzon Room
Elegance, intimacy and impeccable acoustics combine in this small but impressive space. | More..

The Playhouse
Storytelling in all forms-dance, theatre, music or spoken-word-comes alive in the intimate surrounds of the Playhouse. | More.. | ticketmaster.com.au

The Studio
The Studio is an ideal space for contemporary music, film screenings, cocktail parties, cabaret and circus acts or spoken-word and corporate presentations. | More..

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Concert Hall Joan Sutherland Theatre Forecourt

MAJOR PRESENTERS

+ Sydney Opera House presents
+ Opera Australia
+ Sydney Symphony
+ Sydney Theatre Company
+ The Australian Ballet

OTHER PRESENTERS

+ Australian Chamber Orchestra
+ Bangarra Dance Company
+ Sydney Dance Company
+ Sydney Festival
+ Sydney Philharmonia Choirs
+ The Bell Shakespeare Company

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Official Guided Tours

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Guided Walking Tour

Guided Backstage Tour

Australian Ballet Dinner Package

Opera Australia Dinner Package

Sydney Symphony Orchestra Dinner Package

Getting Here

Parking, bicycles and public transport

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE CAR PARK
Wilson Parking owns and operates the Sydney Opera House Car Park, which is a public car park serving Sydney Opera House visitors and ticket buyers, as well as visitors to Circular Quay. The car park is located at 2 Macquarie Street (northern end), with vehicular access adjacent to the Sydney Opera House Forecourt.

Wilson Parking's Sydney Opera House Car Park has 1,200 parking bays and has conveniently located pay machines on every level of the car park. The car park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, and has undercover access to the Sydney Opera House Lower Concourse.

There are 11 accessible parking spaces on Level 1, and 12 accessible spaces on Level 6 of the car park for RTA Mobility Parking Permit holders. Car spaces on Level 6 also have direct wheelchair access to lifts.

Parking at Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House Car Park

Vehicle access to the Forecourt

Car park opening hours

Car park location

For any parking enquiries please call 1800 PARKING (1800 727 5464).

Transport
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Circular Quay is a five- to seven-minute walk from the Sydney Opera House. You can catch buses, trains and ferries to Circular Quay. To ensure your public transport needs can be met and for further information please contact Transport Info on 131 500 or visit www.transportnsw.info

Courtesy Bus
Designed for elderly and less mobile customers. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. The bus runs between Circular Quay, opposite Wharf 2 under the Cahill Expressway and the Sydney Opera House Forecourt. Please note that the bus does not usually run for performances on Sunday. Please contact us via infodesk@sydneyoperahouse.com or call +61 2 9250 7111 for further information.

Courtesy bus schedule - before performances
Joan Sutherland Theatre and Concert Hall
Bus starts 75 minutes before matinee and evening performances and runs continuously for 1 hour.

Drama Theatre
Bus starts 45 minutes before all matinee and evening performances and runs continuously for 30 minutes.

Playhouse
Bus starts 45 minutes before all evening performances and runs continuously for 30 minutes.

Courtesy bus schedule - after performances
Joan Sutherland Theatre and Concert Hall
Bus starts 10 minutes after the performance finishes and runs continuously for 45 minutes.

Playhouse and Drama Theatre
Bus starts 10 minutes after the performance finishes and runs continuously for 30 minutes.

Getting to the Opera House via public transport

Courtesy bus

Courtesy bus schedule - before performances

Courtesy bus schedule - after performances

Bicycles and other non-motorised vehicles

Maps

Sydney Opera House precinct map

Official Tickets: ticketmaster.com.au

Concert Hall Joan Sutherland Theatre Forecourt

Box Office
The Box Office is located in the Entry Foyer on Level 1, and is open from Monday to Saturday 9am- 8.30pm.

PICKING UP TICKETS
All pre-purchased tickets can be collected from our Box Office (Level 1) at any time after purchase. Due to a strict lockout time on performances, we recommend that tickets are picked up at least 20 minutes prior to the start of the performance. Latecomers may not be permitted entry once a show has started.

Box Office Numbers
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
Tel: +61 2 9250 7111
Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (AEST)

PERFORMANCE ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS
Tel: +61 2 9250 7777
Monday to Saturday, 9am-8.30pm and Sunday, 10am-6pm (AEST)