Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is the symbol of modern Australia. It is one of the world’s busiest performing arts centres, the nation’s premier tourism destination and an architectural masterpiece of the 20th century.
A global beacon for creativity, it is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and its social value has been estimated by Deloitte at $11.4 billion. Its broad and diverse programming attracts audiences in person and online, with more than 16 million people attending performances and tours over the past decade. In its ambition to be Everyone’s House, the Sydney Opera House continues to evolve alongside the community it was built to serve.
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Getting there
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Walk | 6 mins from Circular Quay |
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Train | Circular Quay Station (weekdays) and Wynyard Station |
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Bus | Young St for Circular Quay |
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Ferry | Ferries run regularly to and from Circular Quay |
During Vivid Sydney, the Sydney Opera House’s iconic sails become one of the festival’s brightest canvasses, lighting up each night with a captivating signature work. The Lighting of the Sails is co-curated by the Sydney Opera House and Destination NSW and is one of their most significant free events.
Under the sails, Vivid LIVE is the annual centrepiece of the Sydney Opera House’s year-round contemporary music program and forms part of Vivid Sydney's Music program – a whole-of-House takeover and the only time of year the world-famous venue is completely reimagined by live contemporary music and art, celebrating cutting-edge and legendary artists that defy expectations and break new ground.
Curated for the eleventh time by Sydney Opera House’s Head of Contemporary Music, Ben Marshall, Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House will feature international cult favourites, local trailblazers and influential culture-shapers in Australian exclusives, premieres, an epic orchestral collaboration, one-off projects, anniversaries and Studio Parties.
Light Events
Lighting of the Sails: Opera Mundi
Renowned French multimedia artist Yann Nguema, known for his mesmerising projections onto significant buildings around the world, brings his unique fusion...
Music Events
Current Joys (Surf Curse's Nick Rattigan) | Vivid LIVE
As prolific as he is eclectic, the multi-talented, Nevada-born singer-songwriter Nick Rattigan has charted a course through lo-fi bedroom pop and experimental...
kwn | Vivid LIVE
It all blew up with a kiss. On Valentine’s Day 2025, UK singer, songwriter and producer kwn – pronounced ‘kay-wuhn’ – locked lips with R&B...
Khamari | Vivid LIVE
With a pair of stunning albums that show off his captivating brand of raw neo-soul, Boston-born, Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and producer Khamari...
Thee Sacred Souls | Vivid LIVE
Rekindling the classic sound of ’60s and ’70s R&B, doo-wop, gospel and Chicano soul for a new generation, San Diego trio Thee Sacred Souls have...
TR/ST | Vivid LIVE
Fusing swooning synth-pop, confessional darkwave and anthemic emotion, TR/ST is the musical project of Winnipeg-born, Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter...
PA777IENCE & Miles Nautu | Vivid LIVE
Making their highly anticipated Sydney Opera House debuts, two of the hottest young stars on Australia’s hip-hop and R&B scene take over the Utzon...
15 Years of Astral People Studio Party w/ TOKiMONSTA & ONEMAN | Vivid LIVE
As part of their 15th anniversary celebrations, Sydney tastemakers Astral People return to Vivid LIVE to curate an all-new Studio Party, bringing along...
3NDLES5 presents Erika de Casier with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra & Yawning Portal | Vivid LIVE
Event sold out.One of the most influential pop artists of the moment, Portuguese-born, Danish-based singer-songwriter Erika de Casier has quietly become...
Matt Berninger (The National) | Vivid LIVE
More than 25 years and countless multi-platinum albums into his career, singer-songwriter Matt Berninger – the beloved frontman and lyricist for indie...
Moonflower Suite: Maina Doe, NMMWL, KHYA w/ Hey, Love | Vivid LIVE
Continuing their landmark 15th anniversary, tastemaking label Astral People take over the Sydney Opera House Utzon Room for a transcendent night of music...
Food Events
Saltbush & Starlight
Experience the Sydney Opera House in a completely new light, via an exclusive guided tour followed by a show-stopping three-course dinner from First Nations...
Culture in Motion: Mindy Woods & Danielle Alvarez
Highlighting Byron Bay in a multi-sensory feast as part of the Regional Dinner Series, Bundjalung woman and culinary powerhouse Mindy Woods (Karkalla...
