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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Great Opera Hits at the Sydney Opera House lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $49 per person for this Sydney experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Suitable for all ages. Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
Wheelchair accessible 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.
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 103 verified reviews; it is run by Opera Australia.
Amazing…highly recommend ……..you need to book months in advance of yr trip to get any availability
Thank you for the fantastic recommendation Karen! We’re so glad you had an amazing experience. We appreciate the tip for fellow visitors and hope to welcome you back to the Sydney Opera House on your next trip!
Earliest opera sample was Mozart, no Handel. Acoustics were impressive. Seating is designed wonderfully; nobody has an obstructed view.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted you enjoyed the impressive acoustics and thoughtful seating design. It’s wonderful to hear that the views from your seat enhanced your experience. We hope to welcome you back for more opera soon!
Absolutely fantastic experience. Well worth the money. The show is long and short enough same time so adults can enjoy and kids are not bored. Beautiful performance. Remember to download PDF form of ticket as it is the one that has the actual seat info.
Thank you for your fantastic review Kate. We're so pleased to hear you had such a wonderful experience at the Great Opera Hits performance. It's great to know you found the performance engaging and enjoyable for both adults and children, and that it was well worth the money. Thank you as well for sharing the helpful tip about downloading the PDF ticket to view the allocated seat details. We're sure other guests will find that useful.
This is perfect for beginners, my husband and I had never seen an opera before, was very impressive, very well explained and even had the songs translated to English and Chinese so we could follow the story line. Such talented performers. Definitely a highlight for our vacation ❤️
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Great Opera Hits was such a memorable introduction to opera for you and your husband. It's fantastic to know that the explanations and translated surtitles helped you follow the stories and fully enjoy the performance. Our talented cast and creative team work hard to make opera accessible and enjoyable for both first-time visitors and seasoned opera lovers, so your kind feedback means a great deal. We're thrilled the performance was a highlight of your vacation and hope to welcome you back to the Sydney Opera House again soon!
This 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.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback Nancy! Great Opera Hits is a great way to be introduced to or to experience Opera at the most iconic opera house in the world. We are glad to hear that you had a fun and informative evening.
It's a good beginner friendly opera. Very talented artists performed top opera hits, it had subtitles as well so everyone could understand the emotions
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re so glad to hear you found the performance beginner-friendly and enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know the talented artists and selection of opera favourites made such a positive impression.
Get 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.
Thank you for sharing your helpful tips and feedback Janet. Arriving early to enjoy a drink on the balcony is a wonderful suggestion, and we’re glad you made the most of the experience. We appreciate you noting the venue details as well, and we’re so pleased to hear you still found the performance very enjoyable.
Disappointed by the lack of orchestra! Just piano! The hits didn't really impress because of that.
Thank you for sharing your experience Doina. The Great Opera Hits is presented as a more intimate and relaxed concert experience, featuring four singers and a pianist, designed to offer guests a memorable “bucket list” cultural highlight at the iconic Sydney Opera House.
What 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.
Thank you for your lovely review Jae! We’re delighted this was a great opportunity for you to experience a performance at the Sydney Opera House. Great Opera Hits is curated as an accessible introduction for first-time opera goers, and we’re so pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you for the recommendation!
First time on the inside of the opera house and it was just amazing. Would love to see a full opera or other stage play 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
We’re delighted your first opera experience was such an enjoyable one, Kerrie. We're thrilled it was a great introduction to the world of Opera and hope to welcome you back soon!
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