Our venues
Concert Hall
One of the world’s most sought after venues, the Concert Hall is a performance space like no other. With its cathedral like ambience and unrivalled majesty, standing on this very special stage will see you deliver a performance to remember.
Joan Sutherland Theatre
The home of Opera Australia, the Australian Ballet and Bangarra Dance Theatre, the Joan Sutherland Theatre is the second largest indoor venue in the Opera House.This theatre is not available for commercial hire as it is booked for Resident Companies and Sydney Opera House Presents year round.
Studio
Unique among Sydney Opera House's venues, the Studio is our most flexible venue – changing to meet the needs of its many diverse productions.
Drama Theatre
The Drama Theatre is one of our more intimate theatre venues located in the north-western corner of the Sydney Opera House. Home to Sydney Opera House Resident Companies, the Drama Theatre is rarely available for commercial hire.
Playhouse
A space for storytelling, this room in the Sydney Opera House often plays host to productions for younger audiences, dance and experimental theatrical experiences.
Centre for Creativity
The Centre for Creativity is a purpose-built home for hands-on creative experiences. The centre is home to our children, families and creative learning program, along with new and expanded programming including STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) and other initiatives. Thank you to our Centre for Creativity major donors: our founding donor Yarranabbe Foundation; Ove Arup Foundation; Turnbull Foundation; Boyarsky family; and The Greatorex Fund. And to all our Opera House donors who enable so much of what we do.
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.
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.
Monumental Steps
The Monumental Steps lead from the Forecourt to the Podium Level below the Sydney Opera House sails. Badu Gili (Lighting of the Sails) is best viewed from the upper level (Podium).
