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Our Artistic Strategy sets out the Opera House’s ambitions up to the end of 2024, including our 50th anniversary in 2023, to inspire artists and audiences, and to shape contemporary culture, locally, nationally and internationally.
Inspired by nature, architect Jørn Utzon conceived a building ahead of its time, inherently sustainable by design. Almost five decades on, the Opera House has set a new standard in sustainable heritage buildings and we remain committed to inspiring greater environmental awareness across the community.
Amp up the glamour at your event with luxurious purple carpets and uninterrupted views of the Harbour Bridge. The Concert Hall Foyers are, set across three levels; Granite, Lounge, and Bar. The Concert Hall Foyers is predominantly a performing arts venue. With limited availability, please contact functions@sydneyoperahouse.com for available dates.Make a functions and events enquiry.
The land on which the Opera House stands is known as Tubowgule to its Traditional Custodians, the Gadigal. With its proximity to the water, the area was rich in resources, including oysters. The shells discarded by the First Nations people formed ‘middens’ located around Sydney Harbour.
