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.
Venue information
Location and access
The Joan Sutherland Theatre is located at the northern side of the foyer, to the left hand side of the stairs leading to the Concert Hall. Best accessed through 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
Candide
1 – 14 Mar 2025
A hilarious satire set to dazzling music by West Side Story composer Leonard Bernstein.
La Traviata
7 Feb – 27 Mar 2025
Glamour, riches and a tragic secret: this is the story of a courtesan falling in love. Classic opera with stunning costumes and outstanding music.
The Baby Boycott
9 Mar 2025
As more potential parents question the ethics of bringing a child into the world, is opting out of reproduction a generational trend or a sign of the times?
Plan your visit
Address
Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Getting to the venue
The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.