Experiences
Things to do and see when visiting the House
Chefs of the House
Take your seat at the table as four of Australia’s most established and celebrated chefs who helm the kitchens at the Opera House showcase their culinary excellence. Chefs Danielle Alvarez, Peter Gilmore, Matt Moran and Mark Olive will each host a series of dinners in one of the Opera House’s most exclusive, hidden spaces.
Badu Gili: Celestial
Watch the sails illuminate with Badu Gili: Celestial, a new projection celebrating the work and stories of two female First Nations artists from Australia and New Zealand, created in collaboration between the Opera House, Biennale of Sydney and the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain.
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Tour & Dine
Step inside and discover the extraordinary stories of this vibrant performance space, then relax by the harbour in true Sydney-sider style, as you enjoy Australian-inspired cuisine at Opera Bar or House Canteen.
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Taste of the House
24 Mar – 24 Nov 2024
Wine and dine your way around Sydney Opera House restaurants and bars to experience the culinary delights of some of Sydney's best chefs.
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Danielle Alvarez: Winter Harvest Symphony
1 – 2 Aug 2024
Danielle Alvarez presents Winter Harvest Symphony. As an ode to the art of seasonal gastronomy, join Danielle as she takes you on a culinary journey of dishes featuring seasonal ingredients directly sourced from local small farms and producers while Lux String Quartet perform throughout the evening.
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Mark Olive: Dreamtime
8 – 9 Aug 2024
Mark Olive presents Dreamtime. Having always persisted in his passion for his culture and promoting the significance of native Australian produce, Mark has carefully curated an intimate evening that will showcase his personal food philosophy through a thoughtfully curated menu, visual projections, and a live performance by First Nations duo, Marimayi.
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Peter Gilmore: The Icons of Bennelong
15 – 16 Aug 2024
Peter Gilmore presents The Icons of Bennelong. Committed to using Australia's best produce, Peter has curated an exclusive menu of classic, beloved Bennelong dishes through the years using ingredients from some of Australia's best producers. Visual light projections will illuminate the space and jazz artists from Bennelong Presents will perform live.
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Matt Moran: Ocean to Table
29 – 30 Aug 2024
Matt Moran presents Ocean to Table. Taking inspiration from Australia’s vast coastline and the importance of food origin and sustainability, Matt has carefully curated an intimate evening that will showcase his sustainable food philosophy through an exclusive menu while visual projections based on Dr Fiona Hillary's Reverberating Futures masterwork will illuminate the space.
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Tours
Join a guided tour to come behind the scenes and discover the history, architecture and extraordinary story of Sydney’s Opera House.
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Eat & drink
Sydney’s finest foods, drinks and the best views in town. Our restaurants and bars range from fine dining to the most scenic places to relax.
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Dining offers
Explore dining experiences and offers from pre-show meals to special occasions at the Sydney Opera House’s restaurants and bars.
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