Bangarra at Sydney Opera House – Sheltering
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 20 minutes
Mobile ticket
Bangarra is one of Australia's leading First Nations performing arts company. Started in 1989, their dance technique is forged from over 65,000 years of culture, embodied with contemporary movement.
This is a unique chance to experience Australian Indigenous Culture through a contemporary lens.
— About this performance —
SHELTERING
Three stories of Country. One message of hope.
Beneath the constellation of Bangarra’s creative and cultural legacy, experience a program of three powerful works: Keeping Grounded, Brown Boys, and Sheoak, which honour Bangarra’s past while looking to the future.
Together, these three works engage with vital First Nations social and cultural issues, reminding us of the spirit at the heart of indigenous worldviews and the enduring connections between people, land, and spirit.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sydney Opera House
As Australia’s leading Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander performing arts company, Bangarra Dance Theatre share their Culture with Communities and audiences across Australia and the world. Each year in June, Bangarra premieres a new work in Australia’s most iconic venue, the Sydney Opera House, before touring nationally.
What‘s Included
Performance ticket to a live dance theatre show by Bangarra Dance Theatre at the Sydney Opera House
Meeting points
Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Easy walk from Circular Quay Train Station Sydney Australia
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Premium
Performance: These seats are towards the centre of the auditorium and have good views of the stage.
C Reserve
Performance: These seats are to the far side and rear of the auditorium, but still offer good views of the stage.
A Reserve
Performance: These seats are towards the centre of the auditorium and have good views of the stage.
B Reserve
Performance: These seats are more toward rear and side of the auditorium, but offer a good combination of view and value.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bangara has a new flavour
155jacquig,,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A friend and I came to Canberra to see Illume at the Canberra Theatre. We opted for a matinee. The theatre was chockkers!! I was not expecting such a crowd at a matinee! But of course everyone knows what they will be getting in a performance from Bangara, so be it an evening show or matinee Bangara gave another performance of a lifetime! I have only seen five or six performances by Bangara Dance Company, all have been astonishingly unique, mezmerising, emotive and this performance did not disappoint. And yet it was very different to the past performances. Illume is a modern dance performance with familiar themes, told by dancers new to me; athletes who never missed a beat. A thousands movements made with precision. Staging wonderful!! Soundtrack was contemporary, thrilling... Don't miss it!
Incredible!
334jaydenb,,Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A truly incredible experience!! The expert lighting combined with the stunning dancing was a truly elevated experience. Absolutely must see performance!
Absolutely stunning
Trevor H,,Jul 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing. The emotions and expressions of the movements entranced me and I thoroughly enjoyed the show. The use of props and mirrors were used tastefully and added another element of entertainment. My only regret is not getting up for a standing ovation.
Bangarra Dance Theatre at the Sydney Opera House
Urissa H,,Jun 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful display of dance combined with music and art!!! I was mesmerized by the combination. Everyone should attend.
Fluid movements, enthralling performance!
Farah A,,Jul 12, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Aboslutely beautiful and mesmerizing! It was my first time experiencing a show at the Opera House, and the dance crew did not disappoint. What an enthralling performance! I was hooked into the story from the very first to the last minute. Loved the beautiful dance moves and how the dancers were moving so fluidly as if they were water! Only thing I would suggest is to send an overview of the story beforehand to all the audience, because for many people (my parents, for example), it was difficult for them to understand what the story was and they couldn't just understand it from the dance itself. So the brochure we received at the venue should have been given digitally to us beforehand so we go into the theatre having an idea of the story and the different acts.
Superb, masterful, raw.
NWarner71,,Jul 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a privilege to experience Yuldea and to do so at the Sydney Opera House - wow! Everyone should see a Bangarra dance theatre performance at least once in their life. Thank you.
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