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Sydney Opera House Kids' Autumn Program Announced
The Sydney Opera House has revealed its packed autumn program of shows and workshops for babies, toddlers and kids, as well as an exciting new production coming to the stage this summer.
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Elements of Freestyle
In an explosion of extreme urban sports, dance, music and theatre laced with adrenaline, the Netherlands' ISH Dance Collective will make its Australian premiere with Elements of Freestyle.
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Mumford & Sons
Folk-rock luminaries Mumford & Sons will bring their anthemic sound to the Sydney Opera House with an exclusive performance in the Concert Hall on Monday 17 March.
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Dan Sultan with special guest Jem Cassar-Daley
Seven-time ARIA Award winner Dan Sultan will make a magnificent return to the Opera House with a free concert under the stars on the Forecourt.
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The Sydney Opera House unveils Lunar New Year 2025 program
The Sydney Opera House today announced a wide-ranging program of activities for locals and visitors to celebrate Lunar New Year and help ring in the Year of the Snake.
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All About Women 2025 line-up announced
The Sydney Opera House today announced the full program for All About Women 2025, featuring more than 50 international and Australian artists, thinkers and storytellers.
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Opera House launches new Badu Gili sails projection bringing together First Nations artists from Australia and the Amazon
The Sydney Opera House today announced a new chapter of its free, nightly First Nations sails lighting, Badu Gili, will open to the public on 13 December.
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First details for All About Women 2025 announced
The Sydney Opera House today announced the first details for All About Women 2025, revealing an opening night on Saturday 8 March alongside two events teasing to the annual festival’s bumper program on Sunday 9 March.
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Cast announced for DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: The Twenty Sided Tavern
The party has been gathered and the campaign has commenced for the Australasian premiere of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern at the Sydney Opera House this summer.
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MJ Lenderman & The Wind
Rising indie rock star MJ Lenderman will make his Opera House debut in March 2025 with his band The Wind, hot off a triumphant tour across the Northern Hemisphere.
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Utzon Music 2025
The Sydney Opera House’s treasured Utzon Music series returns in 2025, now under the direction of renowned arts advocate, performer, composer and recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey.
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The Play That Goes Wrong
Audiences old and new will be rolling in the aisles when the Tony and Olivier award-winning fan favourite The Play That Goes Wrong arrives at the Opera House and tours Australia from winter 2025.
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Etran de L’Aïr
Acclaimed North African Tuareg band Etran de L’Aïr (or ‘stars of the Aïr region’) will make their Sydney Opera House debut in March 2025.
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Cast revealed for Australian premiere of Elf: The Musical
The cast for the Australian premiere season of Elf: The Musical has been found.
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Artist to Artist
The Sydney Opera House today announced Artist to Artist, an experimental series of thoughtful conversations between local and international contemporary artists offering fresh perspectives on global cultures.
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Sydney Opera House becomes first major arts organisation to join United Nations Global Compact
The Sydney Opera House today announced it has joined the United Nations Global Compact, becoming the first major arts organisation in the world to sign up to the international sustainability initiative.
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New Order and Fontaines D.C.
Adding to a monumental run of concerts announced for March 2025, the Sydney Opera House will present two legendary bands – one at the apex of their career and one making waves on major stages around the world – on its famous Forecourt.
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Sydney Opera House Kids Summer Program
This summer, the Sydney Opera House will present a wonder-filled children and families season showcasing world-leading art and performance by international artists alongside smash hit stage shows and inspiring holiday workshops.
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DanceRites 2024 winners announced
Mackay Torres Strait Islander Cultural Group has claimed the top prize at DanceRites 2024 –Australia’s only national dance competition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups – following two days of high-energy competition at the Sydney Opera House over the weekend.
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PJ Harvey, Nils Frahm, Mariza and Goran Bregović
Four globally acclaimed European artists, UK multi-Mercury Prize-winner PJ Harvey, global German pianist and ambient sensation Nils Frahm, Portugal’s multi-platinum Fado queen Mariza and Balkan music maestro Goran Bregović will play the Sydney Opera House in 2025 as part of their national tours.
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Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen
Direct from a critically acclaimed London season in its first presentation outside the UK comes Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen, playing 5 – 23 February 2025 at the Sydney Opera House, after a season at Arts Centre Melbourne.
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Jordan Rakei
Grammy-nominated soul and R&B singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jordan Rakei will make his highly anticipated Sydney Opera House debut in February, performing his breathtaking new record The Loop in the Concert Hall for one night only.
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Hania Rani
Award-winning Polish pianist, composer and vocalist Hania Rani will make her highly-anticipated Opera House debut in the Concert Hall on Tuesday 25 February 2025.
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DanceRites 2024
The Sydney Opera House today announced the full program of competing dance groups, hosts and special guest performances for DanceRites 2024.
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