Programming
The Sydney Opera House is the nation’s leading tourism destination, one of the world’s busiest performing arts centres and a community meeting place that belongs to all Australians. Its programming spans many art forms and attracts a variety of audiences in person and online. Eight flagship resident companies, plus a range of commercial and community hirers, are complemented by a diverse Sydney Opera House Presents program that includes contemporary music, contemporary art, classical music, dance, theatre for children, talks and ideas events, screen-based programming, and First Nations art and performance.
Sydney Opera House Presents
The Opera House’s own presenting arm, Sydney Opera House Presents, was founded more than 15 years ago to complement the work of its resident companies. It delivers a bold and inspiring annual contemporary program that reflects the work and stories of artists from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
Resident Companies
The Sydney Opera House is home to eight flagship Australian performing arts companies. Meet the companies and performers who bring art to life every day beneath the famous sails.
Commercial venue hire
With our flagship resident companies, a diverse Sydney Opera House Presents program, external presenters, educational and community projects, our programming spans a range of art forms and attracts a variety of audiences in person and online. From emerging artists to legendary performers, we create unmissable experiences for audiences and artists alike.
