Sydney Opera House
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Why go
- Jørn Utzon’s sail-shaped concrete roof shells.
- The world’s largest mechanical tracker-action organ, with over 10,000 pipes, in the Concert Hall.
- Walk the terraces surrounding the roof shells.
- See the 1959 Le Corbusier wall hanging in the publicly accessible Western Foyer.
- Community events and large outdoor performances at the Outdoor Forecourt.
Opening hours
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The hall
- Concert Hall
- 2,679 seats Home to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
- Joan Sutherland Theatre
- 1,507 seats
- Drama Theatre
- 544 seats Hosts Sydney Theatre Company and other dance and theatre presenters.
- Playhouse
- 398 seats An end-stage theatre without a proscenium arch.
- Studio
- 280 permanent seats; total capacity up to 400 people, depending on configuration
- Utzon Room
- Smaller venue Used for chamber music, small productions, parties and corporate functions.
Tickets and box office
- Ticketing facilities are available in the Western Foyer.
- Venue general enquiries: +61 2 9250 7111.
Interesting facts4
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Utzon drew inspiration from bird wings, clouds, shells and palm leaves.
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The shells are sections of a sphere, allowing arches of different lengths to use shared moulds.
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Wind tunnel tests at the University of Southampton and the National Physical Laboratory informed the roof design and tile fixtures.
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Developed over three years by Sweden’s Höganäs Keramik, the glossy white and matte cream roof tiles form a subtle chevron pattern.
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History
The Opera House stands on Tubowgule, the land of the Gadigal, traditional custodians. The project grew from Eugène Goossens’s campaign for a venue for major theatre and music productions. The Fort Macquarie Tram Depot was demolished in 1958 to make way for it. The final cost was A$102 million, against an initial A$7 million estimate in 1957.
- 1955The international design competition launched on 13 September and attracted 233 entries from 32 countries.
- 1957The jury announced Jørn Utzon as the competition winner on 29 January.
- 1958Work began under Premier Joseph Cahill, with Utzon directing construction.
- 1960Paul Robeson performed for construction workers in the unfinished building.
- 1966Utzon resigned; Peter Hall took over much of the interior design.
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- 1973The Opera House was completed and formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 20 October.
- 1999Utzon became a design consultant for future work.
- 2004The Utzon Room opened with a work honoring Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach.
- 2007The Opera House became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How to get there
- On footAt the northern end of Macquarie Street, on Bennelong Point at Circular Quay.
- On footAn easy walk from Circular Quay Train Station.
Accessibility
- Public lift A public lift and escalators serve the Western Foyer.
- Accessibility services and programs The venue offers accessibility services, performances and dedicated programs for people with disabilities.
Sources: Sydney Opera House - Wikipedia · Sydney Opera House - Wikipedia (part 2) · Sydney Opera House - Wikipedia (part 3) · Sydney/City Centre - Wikivoyage (see) · Home | Sydney Opera House · Visit | Sydney Opera House · Accessible performances | Sydney Opera House · Sydney Opera House - Wikipedia · Opéra de Sydney - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026
- Website
- sydneyoperahouse.com/
- Phone
- +61292507111
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Questions and answers
Can I visit Sydney Opera House for free?
You can walk around the building and enter some foyer areas for free.
What are Sydney Opera House’s venue hours?
Monday to Thursday and Sunday, 09:00–23:00; Friday and Saturday, 09:00–00:30 the following morning.
Can I watch Sydney Opera House performances online?
The Opera House offers performances across multiple genres through its streaming platform.
What is Sydney Opera House’s All About Women festival?
An annual festival exploring gender, culture and equality.
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