Great Opera Hits at the Sydney Opera House
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(99)
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!
Wonderful evening hearing most famous arias in the repertoire. The singers were engaging with beautiful voices. The acoustics were incredible .
So glad you enjoyed it Laurie. It’s always special hearing those iconic arias brought to life with voices that fill the room. The Sydney Opera House acoustics really do make it an unforgettable night at the opera.
A great event. The pianist was amazing as we're the singers.
Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted you were so moved by the exceptional voices of our singers and the talent of our pianist.
Very enjoyable, arrive early to enjoy the ambiance. The performance was truly outstanding and the subtitles helpful.
Thank you for your feedback and your tip on arriving early Judy! It is an intimate and engaging performance and we're glad to hear that has resonated with you. We're also thrilled that the surtitles were helpful as we want to make opera as accessible as possible.
Great 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.
So wonderful to hear you enjoyed Great Opera Hits at the Sydney Opera House Sharon! It really is a brilliant way to experience opera in such an iconic setting. This performance is designed as an introduction to opera in a more intimate concert format, while still being immersive and engaging, so it is lovely to know that came through. Hearing a selection of beautiful, well known arias performed by talented singers, all supported by the remarkable acoustics of the House, makes for a memorable experience.
