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Summer program announced for the Opera House's Centre for Creativity
The Sydney Opera House today announced the summer program for its purpose-built Centre for Creativity, with a line-up of 17 performances and participatory events – a mix of free and paid activities – including brand new experiences and regular favourites.
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Sydney Opera House launches new film to celebrate 50 years of bravery and creativity
The Sydney Opera House today released a special musical tribute to mark 50 years of bravery, creativity and wonder at the world’s most celebrated cultural landmark.
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Neil Gaiman and FourPlay String Quartet return for a world premiere performance
Best-selling British author Neil Gaiman and Australia’s electric string quartet FourPlay will reunite for a world premiere performance of their debut album, Signs of Life, and a selection of unreleased material.
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Mary Lattimore makes her Opera House debut in December 2023
Acclaimed American harpist and composer Mary Lattimore will make her Opera House debut in an intimate Utzon Room performance on December 4.
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Ludovico Einaudi - Italian composer and pianist returns to the Sydney Opera House
Italian composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi (link is external, opens in new tab or window)returns to the Sydney Opera House for four performances in the revitalised sonic surrounds of the Concert Hall from 2 – 5 February.
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Sydney Opera House’s social value increases to $11.4 billion
The social value Australians place on the Sydney Opera House has grown to $11.4 billion in its 50th year, according to a Deloitte Access Economics report released today.
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Sydney Opera House reveals an epic digital artwork
An ambitious digital artwork created for the Opera House’s 50th anniversary will reimagine the sounds of the world-famous building in a unique audio-visual soundscape running for 744 hours across the entire month of October.
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Australian exclusive return of Paul Weller to Sydney Opera House
British icon Paul Weller will take over the acoustically-transformed Concert Hall in February 2024, when he makes his only Australian appearance playing three Concert Hall performances in-the-round.
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Sydney Opera House announces huge 2024 Creative Learning program
The Sydney Opera House has released its huge 2024 Creative Learning program, a curated year-round calendar of performances, workshops, tours, talks and digital learning experiences for primary and secondary students across Australia.
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Sydney Opera House celebrates 50 years with a weekend of free events
The Sydney Opera House will open its doors to the public for its first open day in eight years, welcoming thousands of visitors behind-the-scenes to celebrate the building’s 50th birthday.
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Australian Premiere Season for MALEVO
With heart-pounding energy, fiery passion, and blazing raw talent, the Argentinian men of Malevo are set to heat up the Concert Hall this summer in their Australian debut.
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Yussef Dayes - UK jazz inspiration returns to the Sydney Opera House
Contemporary British jazz luminary Yussef Dayes will make a triumphant return to the Sydney Opera House in March 2024.
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Soul legend Lee Fields announces Sydney Opera House debut
Seminal figure of classic American soul Lee Fields will make his Opera House debut this November with special guests Surprise Chef.
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DanceRites returns to the Opera House Forecourt
Australia’s only national dance competition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups, DanceRites, returns to the Sydney Opera House Forecourt this November.
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Chicago alt-rock legends Wilco make their long-awaited return to the Opera House
Celebrating 30 years of music, Grammy Award-winning alt-rock band Wilco will return to the Sydney Opera House on Thursday 21 March for one long-awaited performance in the acoustically-transformed Concert Hall.
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Circus 1903 returns to the Sydney Opera House
Roll up, roll up! Internationally acclaimed Circus 1903 will make its triumphant return to the Sydney Opera House this festive season. With magic and marvels bigger and better than ever before, it will take over the Concert Hall in a strictly limited run from 21-29 December.
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Caroline Polachek announces final Sydney headline show at the Opera House
Due to overwhelming demand, the Sydney Opera House is thrilled to announce Caroline Polachek has added a final Sydney headline performance in the Concert Hall on Monday 4 December, 2023.
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Sydney Opera House reveals 50/50 archival program
The Opera House has unveiled a program of 50 films, many rare and unseen, available for free and to audiences everywhere as part of its 50th birthday celebrations.
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GATSBY at The Green Light
In a world-premiere event, GATSBY at The Green Light will transform the Sydney Opera House’s Studio into an unmissable experience this summer from 16 December 2023 to 25 February 2024.
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JAMIE OLIVER
Eight years since his sold-out Opera House appearance in 2015, chef, TV star, child health campaigner and author Jamie Oliver returns to the Concert Hall stage on Saturday 11 November 2023 for an entertaining and in depth conversation with Melissa Leong about his career, his inspiration and what keeps him motivated.
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SPARKS
One of pop’s most influential and beloved cult bands, Sparks, will perform at the Sydney Opera House for the first time in their 50+ year career for one spectacular career-spanning night in the acoustically-transformed Concert Hall.
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Taylor Mac’s Queer Extravaganza in World Premiere at the Sydney Opera House
In an Australian exclusive event, queer rock opera Bark of Millions by celebrated artists Taylor Mac and Matt Ray will have its world premiere at the Sydney Opera House as part of the cultural landmark’s 50th Birthday Festival.
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Sydney Opera House in association with FANE and Andrew Kay present An Evening with Fran Lebowitz
In a Sydney exclusive event, renowned writer, humorist and social commentator Fran Lebowitz will appear live on stage at the Sydney Opera House on February 13, 2024.
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Leading experts in AI question what does it mean to be human?
In a one-off event at the Sydney Opera House, evolutionary biologist Rob Brooks and artificial intelligence expert Toby Walsh will appear in conversation with Rae Johnston on Sunday 10 September to explore the impact of developing AI on humanity.
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