Drink in the views of this lovable landmark from outside Opera Bar, Opera Kitchen, and Portside restaurant below, or dine inside one of the shells at upscale Bennelong. It’s just a five-minute walk from Circular Quay Station, along East Circular Quay foreshore. Soaring: The Sydney Opera House, which dominates the harbor, is backed by the city skyline, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and sparkling blue water. It’s free to admire the glistening white-tiled exterior or pop inside to enjoy a full tour, concert or play, you'll have to book tickets.

Utzon won the bid to design the Opera House in 1957, and his groundbreaking modernist creation is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Conceived by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the sculptural, curvy building transformed the image of Australia when it was unveiled in 1973. Sign up below to be the first to hear about tickets.With its sweeping sails, the iconic Sydney Opera House is the symbol of the city, set front and center on Sydney Harbour at Bennelong Point. The on-sale date for this event will be announced soon. Inside or out, choose your own adventure and join the celebrations.ĭiscover the full festival program below. Witness unparalleled artistry inside the newly restored Concert Hall or Joan Sutherland Theatre, or soak up a magical performance outside under the stars on the Forecourt. You’ll be spoilt for choice with an incredible array of works to experience. Sydney Philharmonia Choirs’ dazzling tribute to Broadway and Sydney Symphony Orchestra delving into 50-years of magnificent music-making. The Australian Ballet’s bejeweled Balanchine masterpiece.

The ACO celebrating icons from Bach to Jimmy Barnes. LSO’s Sir Simon Rattle conducting three classical programmes, including his favourite Bruckner symphony. Celebrating 50 years of the Sydney Opera House, Inside/Out at the House features world-class performances from London Symphony Orchestra, The Australian Ballet, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and Australian Chamber Orchestra.Įach evening from 1 - 7 May a special performance will take place inside the heart of the Opera House, while simultaneously broadcast live to audiences outside on the Forecourt.

Inside of the sydney opera house