Great Opera Hits at the Sydney Opera House

Overview

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

No trip to Sydney is complete without a visit to its most famous building and the best thing to do when you visit the Sydney Opera House is to come inside and see an opera performance.

This performance has English and Simplified Chinese surtitles.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Surtitles in English and Simplified Chinese are projected above the stage to help you follow the story of each piece.

Suitable for all ages. Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.

The concert runs for approximately 90 minutes, including one 20‑minute interval.

A number of spaces are available for wheelchairs in each theatre at the Sydney Opera House. Wheelchairs are available from the Stage Door for use by patrons free of charge. Wheelchair access is by ramp from the southern entrance of the Concourse. Undercover wheelchair access is available from Stage Door and the Sydney Opera House Car Park. It is essential that you specify any needs when proceeding with your booking.

Dogs or any animals trained to assist people with disabilities are welcome inside all theatres and restaurants.

Audio receivers: FM receivers can be collected from the cloakroom prior to the performance. These are provided with headphones or personal induction loop.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Performance ticket to Great Opera Hits presented by Opera Australia

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

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.

What To Expect

Sydney Opera House

Stroll down to the Sydney Opera House and make your way into the Joan Sutherland Theatre for a relaxed 90‑minute concert of opera favourites performed by some of Opera Australia’s finest singers, accompanied by piano. It's a bucket‑list experience, with excellent views and acoustics throughout the theatre. The atmosphere is welcoming and informal, making it a great choice for both opera fans and newcomers. The pianist acts as a charming host, introducing each piece with context and humour, ensuring an engaging and beginner‑friendly experience. The concert runs for approximately 90 minutes, including one 20‑minute interval, allowing you to enjoy a drink or the harbour views during the break.

Admission Included

Options

A Reserve Seating

B Reserve

B Reserve Seats: Seats are towards the back and sides of the theatre but still have good views of the stage.

Premium Seating

Premium Seating: This ticket includes Premium Seating which are the best seats in house.

Reviews

4.52

48 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The Sydney Opera House is...
ANNE P,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The Sydney Opera House is a spectacular venue to visit! It should become one the world’s wonders! Don’t miss it!
Excellent opera for every one
Robert B,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was great. Very informative and great performance performance of most famous opera pieces a great afternoon
Well worth going
susanna s,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A fabulous introduction to popular opera pieces, introduced on a friendly and humerous way. Amazing singers.
Excellent performance at Sydney Opera House
Carlos,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Once in a lifetime opportunity to see and hear opera at no better place than the Sydney opera house.
Nice seeing.
KhalafK 13,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Opera House in Sydney is a famous landmark mark in Sydney. It’s worth visiting while you are in the city. It’s a such wonderful iconic building not only in the Australia but in the world. In a good weather day like beginning of October, it is so nice to walk along the way to the place.
Great help received upon checking in at the Darling Sydney
guoweiz2025,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
As I mentioned in my previous comment I would love to keep coming back and staying at the Darling Sydney when I am in town. So I’m in Sydney again this weekend, 12-14 September, and very pleased had Ms Dita’s great help when I checking in as she truly a legend and professional individual who had not only provided all information that I had in mind and also got me checking in with great deal of smooth and right on the spot with no problems and questions, all her efforts making my staying at the Darling Sydney with wonderful and peaceful experience. I truly do appreciate her sunshine and professional spirit that not only letting costumers feel welcomed but most importantly presenting the wonderful image of the Darling Sydney.
Great history and great tour! The tour hostess was very knowledgeable. It was easy to hear her with our headsets.
Ruth B,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I loved the tour. My family enjoyed it too. Got some good pictures. It was great to hear about some secrets of the opera house!
Entertainment at its best!
Calista C,
Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a perfect way to see the Joan Sutherland Theatre and enjoy some of the best of Opera. The singers were incredible and passionate about sharing their knowledge and talent with the audience. Bravo!
Absolute Dreadful Show
419conp,
Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Cinderella; Absolute Dreadful Show, very few props or costumes and no backgrounds. Nothing about this show looked professional. I am a pensioner, and this is the worst show that I have ever seen. It looked unrehearsed, all the singers failed to come center front stage at any time. In fact, the whole show looked bland. At first, I thought this was deliberate at the start, to make the second half look spectacular, I was wrong. Obviously, they couldn’t be bothered to look for costumes, props, or sets, or exciting lighting, or for a male to play the part of the prince, (it’s not a pantomime) Any high school could have put on a better opera. Is this the best that that Sydney Opera can provide? Just because a show is performed in Sydney Opera house doesn’t mean that the show is up to standard. The only good thing was that it was inside the main theater in the fabulous well designed Sydney Opera House After reading the programme, I am reminded of the fable “The King’s New Clothes” If you go to this show and feel the same way? Just close your eyes and listen to the singing and the Orchestra, you might enjoy, or fall asleep, either way it’s better. Mel from Ireland
Opera can be fun even for the novice
Debra H,
Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This turned out to be really a fun experience! None of the six of us that were traveling together know much about opera, but the performers made the performance so engaging and interesting that it was really a fun presentation.