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 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. English and Simplified Chinese surtitles are projected above the stage for ease of understanding. 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

What‘s Included

Performance ticket to Great Opera Hits presented by Opera Australia

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

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

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.

A Reserve Seating

Reviews

4.57

83 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Opera house at its best
CELIA E,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Awesome just experienced the Australia Day with lots of people and shows to watch, love the fireworks
wonderful
mariesuze a,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
fantastic the show was amazing and very different me and my friend enjoyed the opera The place was gorgeous
Worth seeing it.
Marilia M,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very nice performance. It was a very busy day because it was National Australia Day. Great idea to see the Opera House short performance.
An experience.
John B,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
Is was basically an introduction to Opera. Some song are very recognizable you hear them all over. Some are not. The performers enjoyed themselves and made it a fun experience. It wasn’t really my music but I can say I visited the Sydney opera house. All staff and security was very friendly and helpful Viator; not so helpful. Basically they sell you a ticket and tell you where to go in a very non exacting way.
Great experience at Sydney Opera House
KlausDieter A,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely great experience at the Sydney Opera House, great performance with entertaining opera arias, very good singers who entertained very well overall recommended. Pleasant seats, at least for an opera house.
Great seat!!
759taviam,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was nervous about booking with trip advisor since I couldn't picked my seat but it was a GREAT choice. And I saveda lot of money
Sydney Opera Event
Karen N,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The Opera experience was wonderful. Communication as to how to get to and from the event leaves a lot to be desired. There was no communication from Viator once the tickets were purchased other than to say the event is coming up. No pick-up/return from my hotel location was offered. I am never able to download a ticket or confirmation. I would still recommend this, but also suggest doing your homework before arrival to avoid long lines and delays in picking up tickets.
Surprisingly enjoyable
MARTIN H,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic first time having an experience at the opera. The translation at the side of the stage made such a difference. Impressive performers.
Sydney opera house experience
Lisa R,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Visiting the opera was amazing but seeing an opera and then the opera hits took it to another level . This experience made our holiday special
It was a pathetic spectacle
T439YS,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
It was a pathetic spectacle. No sets. No costumes. Just four opera actors in ordinary suits and ties, looking very tired. A few arias were performed, accompanied by a piano that was right there on the stage. It looked like a performance by the theater's second or third cast on tour in a provincial town. And tickets cost an average of $100 per person for a 90-minute performance with a twenty-minute intermission. The money for the tickets was simply thrown in the trash. I strongly advise against this performance. Sydney has many more tourist attractions. This is the ultimate disrespect for the audience. At worst, just go to a nice restaurant with the money you plan to spend on tickets. We were very disappointed with our visit to this performance. We left during the intermission. And we were not alone.