Utzon Room
The Utzon Room was designed by Sydney Opera House architect, Jørn Utzon and faces the harbour to the east through floor-to-ceiling windows. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Utzon tapestry, elegance, intimacy and impeccable acoustics combine in this small but impressive space.
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Seating
The Utzon Room has a capacity for up to 200 people.
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Location and access
The Utzon Room is located on the Eastern side of the Opera House, in front of the Joan Sutherland Theatre. Best accessed through the Box Office Foyer or the Covered Concourse. All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators).
Upcoming events
Pairings & Odd Couples
20 Sep 2025
The Song Company’s Pairings and Odd Couples is a bold exploration of musical contrasts, curated by Guest Director Huw Belling. This eclectic program brings together works from different countries and eras, placing composers in fascinating dialogue. Experience ancient Estonian chant meeting Irish modernism, while the premiere of Belling’s Pru Vir offers a fresh response to Guerrero’s Prudentes Virgines. The program also highlights the timeless versatility and enduring influence of J.S. Bach, creating a transcontinental conversation through time.
Omega Ensemble New Now
25 Sep 2025
A celebration of groundbreaking new directions, local voices, and bold musical risk-taking, New Now is Omega Ensemble’s annual showcase of emerging compositional talent.
The Art of Violin
26 Sep 2025
‘The Art of Violin’ features Bach Akademie Australia’s principal violinists, exploring the Baroque virtuoso violin writing of Bach and his peers Handel, Leclair, Telemann, and Vivaldi in a thrilling performance.
