Address: Bennelong Point (Near Circular Quay), Sydney, NSW, 2000
Box office phone: General Information (02) 9250-7111. Telephone Bookings (02) 9250-7777.
Box office hours: 9.00am to 8.30pm Monday to Saturday.
Will call: PICKING UP TICKETS All pre-purchased tickets can be collected from our Box Office (Level 1) at any time after purchase. Due to a strict lockout time on performances, we recommend that tickets are picked up at least 20 minutes prior to the start of the performance. Latecomers may not be permitted entry once a show has started.

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Parking: Sydney Opera House carpark Hours 6:00am to 1:00am Telephone 9247-7599 Enter via Macquarie Street and then around the fountain at the Opera House entrance. Disabled drivers telephone (02) 9250-7185
Accessibility: Hearing Loop Installed in all theatres. Concert Hall to be updated to match quality of advanced systems in other Opera House Theatres. Whilst all seats are served by the loop, some receive better service than others. Hearing aids to be switched to T for reception of program. For more information on the best seats for the Loop, contact the Opera House Box Office on (02) 9250-7777. Disabled Seating There is a pool of wheelchairs available at stage door. Wheelchair seating is available to everyone through Interbocs. Should wheelchair access be required when tickets are booked, patrons are advised to notify the SOH on 9250 7111 to arrange for assistance and to ensure staff will be on hand to assist upon arrival before or after the performance. Disabled access by lift is available through stage door providing entrance to Stalls level only. Rows A-G in the Stalls have the easiest access. All upstairs levels and behind the stage are accessible by stairs only. If disabled parking is also required, the patron is to arrange parking by telephoning: SOH Concourse 250 7185 or Opera House Car Park (ENAGON) 250 7199.
Rules: GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR TICKETS AND ATTENDANCE AT EVENTS All admissions are subject to terms and conditions available at www.sydneyoperahouse.com/terms CLOAKING GUIDELINES The safety and security of our customers is of paramount importance to us. All bags may be subject to a visual inspection. Any bag or item larger than a standard-sized handbag must be cloaked during tours and performances. • To help ensure the safety and security of all patrons, we reserve the right to inspect any bags or personal belongings brought into the venue or cloaked. These searches will be carried out courteously and discreetly. • Large bags and items including umbrellas and prams can be hazardous to the movement of patrons in darkened theatres and must be cloaked. Cloaking services are available free of charge to all patrons or ticketholders. • Tour and theatre patrons with extra-large backpacks or suitcases will need to cloak them and register their details at the time of cloaking. This will require: presentation of a valid performance or tour ticket and an acceptable form of photo identification; completion of a short registration form at the cloak room counter; and visual inspection of the luggage by a member of our Security Team. • Items prohibited in Opera House venues include, but are not limited to, the following: alcohol; glass bottles; laser pens; and any items that could present a safety hazard to others. AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING AND PHOTOS The Audio / Video recording and taking of photos (including camera phones) at performances is prohibited at Sydney Opera House. DRESS CODE Unless specified, there is no formal dress code at Sydney Opera House, although shoes must be worn at all times. If an event does have a dress code, this information will be provided to you with your tickets or confirmation. MOBILE PHONES We request that mobile phones are turned off prior to a performance. If you must keep your phone turned on, please place it on silent or vibrate mode. Please also remember that light from your phone may be distracting to other audience members. SMOKING The interior and covered Concourse areas of Sydney Opera House are no smoking areas. Customers who wish to smoke may do so in outdoor areas. Please ask a member of our staff if you require further clarification on smoking areas. FOOD & BEVERAGE IN PERFORMANCE SPACES As a general rule, we ask our ticket holders to enjoy their food and beverages outside of our performance spaces.
Children: Children under the age of five (5) may not be admitted unless for performances specifically for children.

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Sydney Opera House - Forecourt: FAQs

What's on at Sydney Opera House - Forecourt?

Sydney Opera House - Forecourt has 11 upcoming events. Next up: Australian Crawl on Saturday 28 November 2026.

Where is Sydney Opera House - Forecourt?

Sydney Opera House - Forecourt is located at Bennelong Point (Near Circular Quay), Sydney, NSW, 2000.

Is there parking at Sydney Opera House - Forecourt?

Sydney Opera House carpark Hours 6:00am to 1:00am Telephone 9247-7599 Enter via Macquarie Street and then around the fountain at the Opera House entrance. Disabled drivers telephone (02) 9250-7185

Does Sydney Opera House - Forecourt have accessible seating?

Hearing Loop Installed in all theatres. Concert Hall to be updated to match quality of advanced systems in other Opera House Theatres. Whilst all seats are served by the loop, some receive better service than others. Hearing aids to be switched to T for reception of program. For more information on the best seats for the Loop, contact the Opera House Box Office on (02) 9250-7777. Disabled Seating There is a pool of wheelchairs available at stage door.

When is the Sydney Opera House - Forecourt box office open?

9.00am to 8.30pm Monday to Saturday.

What is the nearest station to Sydney Opera House - Forecourt?

The nearest station is St James (Train station), about 220 m from Sydney Opera House - Forecourt.

Which hotels are closest to Sydney Opera House - Forecourt?

The closest places to stay are The Sebel Sydney Martin Place (150 m), St James Hotel (180 m), and Sheraton on the Park (240 m).