Opera at the Sydney Opera House Show Tickets
Overview
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No trip to Sydney is complete without witnessing a live performance in its most famous and Iconic building the Sydney Opera House.
It’s a true bucket‑list experience, with excellent views and acoustics throughout the theatre. The atmosphere is welcoming and engaging, making it a great choice for music lovers and first‑time visitors.
Before the performance or at interval, enjoy drinks within the Sydney Opera House Northern or Southern Foyer Bar, where you can admire stunning views across Sydney Harbour (drinks not included).
Choose from a range of the most popular operas (dates listed below.) All performances have full English subtitles projected on a screen above the stage. Madama Butterfly, Turandot, Rigoletto, and the Merry Widow also have 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
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.
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.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sydney Opera House
No trip to Sydney is complete without witnessing a live performance in its most famous and Iconic building the Sydney Opera House. Before the performance or at interval, enjoy drinks within the Sydney Opera House Northern or Southern Foyer Bar, where you can admire stunning views across Sydney Harbour (drinks note included). Performance title will appear upon date selection. Operas are performed with English surtitles projected on a screen above the stage (except for My Fair Lady). Great Opera Hits, Madama Butterfly, Turandot, Rigoletto and The Merry Widow also have Simplified Chinese surtitles.
What‘s Included
Performance ticket to the Opera presented by Opera Australia live at the Sydney Opera House
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 - The Merry Widow
B Reserve: These seats are more toward rear and side of the auditorium, but offer a good combination of view and value.
Premium - Great Opera Hits
Premium Reserve: These are the best seats in the house, with direct views of the stage and remarkable acoustics.
A Reserve - Hansel & Gretel
A Reserve: These seats are towards the centre of the auditorium and have good views of the stage and subtitles.
A Reserve - Great Opera Hits
A Reserve: These seats are towards the centre of the auditorium and have good views of the stage and subtitles.
D Reserve - The Merry Widow
D Reserve: These seats are to the far side and rear of the auditorium.
C Reserve - The Merry Widow
C Reserve: These seats are to the far side and rear of the auditorium, but still offer good views of the stage.
B Reserve - Rigoletto
B Reserve: These seats are more toward rear and side of the auditorium, but offer a good combination of view and value.
C Reserve - Eugene Onegin
C Reserve: These seats are to the far side and rear of the auditorium, but still offer good views of the stage.
D Reserve - Eugene Onegin
D Reserve: These seats are to the far side and rear of the auditorium.
A Reserve - Turandot
A Reserve: These seats are towards the centre of the auditorium and have good views of the stage and subtitles.
Premium - Eugene Onegin
Premium: These are the best seats in the house, with direct views of the stage and remarkable acoustics.
C Reserve - Rigoletto
C Reserve: These seats are to the far side and rear of the auditorium, but still offer good views of the stage.
Premium - Turandot
Premium Seats: These are the best seats in the house, with direct views of the stage and remarkable acoustics.
Premium - Hansel & Gretel
Premium Reserve: These are the best seats in the house, with direct views of the stage and remarkable acoustics.
A Reserve - Rigoletto
A Reserve: These seats are towards the centre of the auditorium and have good views of the stage and subtitles.
C Reserve - Hansel & Gretel
C Reserve: These seats are to the far side and rear of the auditorium, but still offer good views of the stage.
D Reserve - Rigoletto
D Reserve: These seats are to the far side and rear of the auditorium.
B Reserve - Great Opera Hits
B Reserve: These seats are more toward rear and side of the auditorium, but offer a good combination of view and value.
Premium - Madama Butterfly
Premium Reserve: These are the best seats in the house, with direct views of the stage and remarkable acoustics.
Premium - The Merry Widow
Premium Reserve: These are the best seats in the house, with direct views of the stage and remarkable acoustics.
B Reserve - Hansel & Gretel
B Reserve: These seats are more toward rear and side of the auditorium, but offer a good combination of view and value.
A Reserve - Eugene Onegin
A Reserve: These seats are towards the centre of the auditorium and have good views of the stage and subtitles.
B Reserve - Madama Butterfly
B Reserve Ticket: These seats are more toward rear and side of the auditorium, but offer a good combination of view and value.
B Reserve - Turandot
B Reserve: These seats are more toward rear and side of the auditorium, but offer a good combination of view and value.
D Reserve - Turandot
D Reserve: These seats are to the far side and rear of the auditorium.
C Reserve - Madama Butterfly
C Reserve: These seats are to the far side and rear of the auditorium, but still offer good views of the stage.
D Reserve - Madama Butterfly
D Reserve:: These seats are to the far side and rear of the auditorium.
D Reserve - Hansel & Gretel
D Reserve: These seats are to the far side and rear of the auditorium.
B Reserve - Eugene Onegin
B Reserve: These seats are more toward rear and side of the auditorium, but offer a good combination of view and value.
A Reserve - Madama Butterfly
A Reserve Ticket: These seats are towards the centre of the auditorium and have good views of the stage and subtitles.
C Reserve - Turandot
C Reserve: These seats are to the far side and rear of the auditorium, but still offer good views of the stage.
Premium - Rigoletto
Premium Reserve: These are the best seats in the house, with direct views of the stage and remarkable acoustics.
A Reserve - The Merry Widow
A Reserve: These seats are towards the centre of the auditorium and have good views of the stage and subtitles.
Reviews
270 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A once in a life time experience
Andrea C,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I was not sure I was going to like it and I connected so deep that I found tears coming down my face. It was amazing!
Outstanding
PETER UWE S,,Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was just incredible to be at the world famous opera on the other side of the world. Fascinating insights that we have gotten and never knew before.
There's more to Sydney Opera House than just its sails.
AnthonyJ1333,,Mar 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Seeing the Sydney Opera House for the first time is spectacular, whether from the land or harbour waters, but if you can see a performance inside. Walking past the portrait of Joan Sutherland as you enter the theatre named after her is exciting. An excellent production of La Traviata by an all Australian cast. The seats were very good and there was something special about having pre-performance drinks on the balcony, overlooking the harbour. If you have the opportunity do see a performance in the Opera House. However, be warned the Australians do dress up for the opera. Black-ties and evening dresses caught be out a little.
We made a last minute...
Janette H,,Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We made a last minute decision to book this tour. We saw Cinderella at the Sydney Opera House. It was fantastic. We had great seats - Row M 28-31, stage center. Definitely would recommend!
Culturally enriching experience
richardjK4440HI,,Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great value for the money. We originally planned to just do the Opera House tour, but noticed there was an option to attend and actual performance, and for just a little more than twice the cost of the tour. Seats were in the nose-bleed section, but we kind of expected that. One problem is that there are a lot of stairs to reach our balcony section. If you're older and have mobility issues, I'd recommend getting seats closer to the orchestra-level. We were still able to enjoy the performance with no problems. My only issue was that the subtitle display above the stage was a little small. Other than that, it was a great time.
An evening at the Sydney Opera
Cruiser726383,,Mar 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent performance and opera singers and dancers. The seats are very comfortable and the sound is great! An evening to remember.
Great Experience But Opera Story Could Have Been Better
MarkBattle,,Mar 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Great life experience- magnificent facility (beauty and functionality). Enjoyed the music and singing immensely, the play however was a little hard to follow and lacked sufficient effectiveness portraying the book Candide as a comedy. The clarity of the actors lines speaking or singing (other than the narrator) could have been better, it may have made the attempts to entertain and carry the comedy with the few punch lines that were used.
Excellent performance in fantastic venue.
CHRISTIAN S,,Mar 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent venue and experience. It was easy to obtain our pre-purchased tickets on the day of the event (morning). Performance was excellent and staff very helpful.
Pleasantly surprised, really enjoyed the show.
Mirin W,,Mar 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Much better than the reviews. The costumes is extravagant and the lyrics is so funny. All the singers are great.
Sydney Opera House
Crowellx5,,Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an experience. Late opportunity to attend a show at the Sydney Opera house. When we need last minute tickets, TripAdvisor came through and we had a blast watching Candide by Bernstein.
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