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.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Premium Seating
Premium Seating: This ticket includes Premium Seating which are the best seats in house.
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
Reviews
99 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun for Opera Buffs and novices alike
Nancy S,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great event for a family in which one person loved opera on the other side never experienced it. We got four professional opera singers singing famous arias and explaining different songs and different aspects of the craft and all in all it was a blast.
It's a good beginner...
Harshita R,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It's a good beginner friendly opera. Very talented artists performed top opera hits, it had subtitles as well so everyone could understand the emotions
Opera For Everyone.
Janet P,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Get there and hour before so you can enjoy a drink on the balcony as you can't take your drink to your seat. Bottled water is allowed. The concert is not in the main concert hall but it's still a very enjoyable experience.
Disappointed about...
Doina S,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Disappointed by the lack of orchestra! Just piano! The hits didn't really impress because of that.
What a wonderful sampler...
Jae B,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a wonderful sampler of known opera songs in a wonderful theater at the Sydney Opera House. What an experience. A must do if you don't have much time but want the opera experience.
First time on the inside...
Kerrie H,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00First time on the inside of the opera house and it was just amazing. Would love to see a full opera or other stage play 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Well worth your time and money
Laurie B,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful evening hearing most famous arias in the repertoire. The singers were engaging with beautiful voices. The acoustics were incredible .
Opera greats
Trip00578105854,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great event. The pianist was amazing as we're the singers.
Very enjoyable, arrive...
Judy S,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very enjoyable, arrive early to enjoy the ambiance. The performance was truly outstanding and the subtitles helpful.
Sydney Opera House Opera Classics
Sharon M,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to hear opera singers performing beautiful samplings of classic opera arias and be overwhelmed by the amazing acoustics of the Sydney Opera House. 90 minutes was perfect.
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