Forecourt
Experience stunning harbour views and outdoor performances at Forecourt, one of Sydney Opera House’s iconic venues. The Forecourt offers the largest capacity of any Opera House venue and has hosted a number of large-scale concerts including Florence and the Machine and Crowded House as well as welcoming international icons such as Oprah.
Venue information
Seating
The Forecourt has a standing capacity for up to 6000 general admission.
Commercial hirers
Information for staging a performance
Location and access
Set below the famous white sails the Forecourt is located at the base of the Monumental Steps, between the Opera House and the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Upcoming events
Franz Ferdinand
3 Dec 2025
Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand have announced their return to Sydney, Wednesday, December 3 for On The Steps at Sydney Opera House Forecourt. The band will be joined at one of the world’s most spectacular outdoor venues by special guests Teenage Dads and Delivery. Last touring Australia in 2018, todays exciting announce follows the release of their sixth studio album, The Human Fear, earlier this year.
Loyle Carner
4 Dec 2025
Loyle Carner has announced his brand new album hopefully !, alongside a huge global tour. Loyle will make his anticipated return to Australia with a stop in Sydney this December.
Synthony
5 Dec 2025
An orchestra like no other, SYNTHONY has today announced their return to Sydney, performing their brand-new show SYNTHONY NO. 5 as part of the ‘On The Steps’ summer concert series. Featuring the greatest dance anthems of the last 30 years like you’ve never heard them before, this show is not one to miss. SYNTHONY at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt will feature the biggest global dance tracks of all time, performed by The Metropolitan Orchestra conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams. Expect DJs, vocalists, and a mesmerising laser light show that transports fans back to the dance floor!
