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.
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
Please ask staff for assistance with receivers which are available from the Concert Hall and Opera Theatre cloak rooms and in the Drama Theatre, Playhouse and The Studio foyers.
Dogs or any animals trained to assist people with disabilities are welcome inside all theatres and restaurants.
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.
Performances run on specific dates and times. These dates are provided and times will vary depending on the date selected.
All performances have full English subtitles projected on a screen above the stage. Performances of Great Opera Hits will have Simplified Chinese subtitles.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Performance ticket to Great Opera Hits presented by Opera Australia
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Sydney Opera House
Stroll down to the Sydney Opera House and join the stars of Opera Australia for a concert of the greatest hits of opera. These relaxed concerts take place on summer afternoons as the sun sets across Sydney Harbour, and last around 90 minutes. Listen to famous arias from Bizet, Puccini, Rossini and Verdi performed by some of Opera Australia’s finest opera singers, accompanied by piano. Highlights include: ROSSINI 'Largo al factotum' from The Barber of Seville BIZET Excerpts from Carmen DELIBES 'Flower Duet' from Lakme BIZET 'Au fond du temple saint' duet from The Pearlfishers VERDI Brindisi from La Traviata PUCCINI 'Nessun dorma' from Turandot PUCCINI 'E lucevan le stelle' from Tosca Once you have selected your choice of performance at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House, simply make your own way to the legendary performing arts venue for a quintessential Sydney experience. 5:00pm December 2018: 24, 26, 30 January 2019: 1, 20, 27, 28 February 2019: 3, 17 March 2019: 3, 10, 17 July 2019: 14, 21, 28 October 2019: 20, 27 7:30pm December 2018: 23, 26, 29, 30 January 2019: 1 February 2019: 11, 14 March 2019: 14, 29 August 2019: 9, 26 September 2019: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
B Reserve Seats: Seats are towards the back and sides of the theatre but still have good views of the stage.
Premium Seating: This ticket includes Premium Seating which are the best seats in house.
48 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
ANNE P,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
The Sydney Opera House is a spectacular venue to visit! It should become one the world’s wonders! Don’t miss it!
Robert B,
Oct 23, 2025
- Viator
It was great. Very informative and great performance performance of most famous opera pieces a great afternoon
susanna s,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
A fabulous introduction to popular opera pieces, introduced on a friendly and humerous way. Amazing singers.
Carlos,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
Once in a lifetime opportunity to see and hear opera at no better place than the Sydney opera house.
Calista C,
Apr 1, 2025
- Viator
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!
Operated by Opera Australia