Talks & Ideas
Upcoming talks, ideas and conversations
Your Brain on AI
Join us for the this National Science Week premier event as four experts, led by British physicist, cosmologist and best-selling author Paul Davies on the life-changing developments that will come to us sooner than you think.
Conversations with Mandela
Master storyteller Rob Redenbach recounts his journey from Australian nightclub security to working in South Africa with the bodyguard team of Nelson Mandela.
Joanna Lumley
The legendary Joanna Lumley will embark on her first ever live tour of Australia, Me & My Travels, in October 2024. Joanna will take to the road for the 5-city tour on October 9 at the Concert Hall, QPAC in Brisbane and will then perform at major venues around the country throughout October.
Rory Stewart
Diplomat, explorer, cabinet minister, writer, and co-presenter of the hit podcast The Rest is Politics, join Rory Stewart for an evening of no-holds barred discussion on crisis, politics, and the world order.
An Evening with Dolly Alderton
Spend a heartwarming evening in the company of award-winning podcaster, author, screenwriter, and journalist Dolly Alderton as she celebrates her latest book, Good Material.
An Evening with David Sedaris
A savant of razor-sharp and sardonic wit - don’t miss this evening with one of the world’s pre-eminent humour writers.
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On The Level with Brian Cox
Candid, in-depth, and always revealing, On The Level is a monthly interview series that catches up with artists during their visit to the Sydney Opera House, discussing their careers, inspirations, and preparations for their performance.
Mother tongues and minor feelings
Recipient of the Antidote and Sweatshop Mentorship for Diverse Emerging Writers Joyce Chew on family, language and the “glittering visage of the Australian ‘fair go’”.
Ideas at the House
Talks and conversations from the Sydney Opera House featuring the world’s greatest minds and culture creators.