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.
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.
A Reserve Seating
Premium Seating
Premium Seating: This ticket includes Premium Seating which are the best seats in house.
Reviews
83 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent show! Such...
Nancy H,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent show! Such talent! Great seats! The pianist was fantastic! So enjoyed the venue! highly recommend this for all!
Must do experience. Make...
Kristin G,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Must do experience. Make sure to save enough time to grab a bite before the performance at all the fantastic restaurants in the area. And save time to walk around the entire Opera House. There is also a great waterfront outdoor bar in front of the Opera House, with a fantastic view.
Wonderful Performance at the Sydney Opera House!
ronaldbL6440GN,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thoroughly enjoyed! Please tell Trip Advisor booking clients that they must visit and obtain actually printed tickets at the SOH Ticket Office in advance of the event. Exceeded expectations and thrilled with the performance.
A real must see experience
Nicola P,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is such a fantastic experience. Perfect for those new to opera as it is explained in an entertaining and humorous way by the performers. Pianist and singers all absolutely brilliant. A real must see experience
Enjoyable but no pageantry or staging
slinkie dawg1,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Enjoyable but no pageantry or staging. The performers’ skills were obvious to even a non-opera lover, but it was a good experience to attend a performance in this iconic venue.
Beautiful building.
RockyMtnMimi,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We wanted to see inside the opera house. The Greatest Hits was a good beginners taste of opera. Not too long. Had an intermission. Good seats. Lovely acoustics. Terribly crowded all over the pier. We didn’t know it was a holiday. Our bad😜
Great introduction to opera at the Sydney Opera House
Judy C,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great opportunity to experience a show at the Sydney Opera House. It was a well explained introduction for the 1st timer to experience opera.
Buy tickets direct from Operator house
David D,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00You don’t know your seats till after purchase and they are in last rows. Most of the airways empty, so next time we’ll buy direct from Operator house. The show itself was wonderful!
Opera house at its best
CELIA E,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome 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
5.00fantastic the show was amazing and very different me and my friend enjoyed the opera The place was gorgeous
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