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 tenth 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.
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Music Events
Studio Party by Barney Kato | Vivid LIVE
A Sydney underground icon, Barney Kato has been bringing people together on the dance floor for 25 years with his expansive, intuitive DJ sets – an eclectic...
Studio Party by House of Mince | Vivid LIVE
The music is impeccable. The vibes are inclusive. The parties are legendary. Back by ever-popular demand, Sydney’s favourite queer collective House of...
Sigur Rós with Sydney Symphony Orchestra | Vivid LIVE
Across 30 years, eight albums and more than 10 million records sold, Icelandic post-rock trio Sigur Rós have endured as one of the world’s most beloved...
The Sabres of Paradise | Vivid LIVE
Andrew Weatherall's The Sabres of Paradise are one of the most defining electronic dance acts of the 90s, influencing the likes of Underworld, Massive...
Pale Jay | Vivid LIVE
In only his second-ever live performance, the enigmatic Pale Jay will appear in his signature red mask to deliver a soul-stirring set that transcends genre...
Yasmina Sadiki | Vivid LIVE
On the strength of just a few tracks and a run of buzzy live shows, Sydney-based singer, songwriter and neo-soul artist Yasmina Sadiki has found herself...
Japanese Breakfast | Vivid LIVE
A singer, songwriter, guitarist and bestselling author, Michelle Zauner – aka Japanese Breakfast – has left fans and critics breathless with their...
Studio Party by Mad Racket | Vivid LIVE
Harbour city tastemakers for more than 25 years and Vivid LIVE’s favourite selectors for over a decade, Sydney dance music collective Mad Racket –...
Ezra Collective | Vivid LIVE
Whipping up an irresistibly eclectic mix of Afro-Cuban jazz, salsa and Afrobeat – with a dash of reggae, soul and hip-hop – the Mercury Prize- and...
Mount Kimbie | Vivid LIVE
One of British music’s most innovative and forward-thinking acts, Mount Kimbie have evolved from a hot young club duo to a four-piece band exploring...
Food Events
Saltbush & Starlight Dining
Enter one of the Sydney Opera House’s most exclusive hidden spaces, transformed by captivating light projections for Vivid Sydney.This intimate communal...
Dance of Dreams with Danielle Alvarez
Step into a world where food, art and dance merge, as celebrated chef Danielle Alvarez crafts an elegant dream-inspired tasting menu for this immersive...
