
Here’s everything you can look forward to. I hope people everywhere come to experience what’s on offer and reflect on the Opera House’s past, present and future,” Sydney Opera House CEO Louise Herron AM said. Now, after 50 years of creativity and a decade of renewal, we’re throwing the doors open and inviting everyone to be part of a year-long festival celebrating the building, its history and all forms of contemporary culture. “The Opera House is a gift, an immense source of pride to our community, and one of the busiest performing arts centers in the world.

Celebrations start in October and culminate next year in 2023. First Nations storytelling, tours, public art and community events are just some of the many experiences on the cards. Showcasing the very best of contemporary culture from major Australian and international artists, festivities will take over the theatres, the forecourt, on the sails and online.

Naturally, 50 years calls for a celebration for the books. One of the world’s most distinctive architectural structures, the Opera House has been the central hub for performing arts in Sydney. The yearlong birthday party will feature over 230 events, experiences and performances including free concerts, new artworks on the Opera House sails, exhibitions and much more. Sydney Opera House turns 50 next year and to mark the momentous occasion, an entire year of festivities has been planned out.
