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Sydney Opera House is one of the most widely recognized performing arts venues in the world and encompasses six unique venues. Synonymous with inspiration and imagination, Sydney Festival has presented a diverse range of events at Sydney Opera House for over 40 years.
COVIDSAFE PROCEDURES
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The Sydney Opera House is a six-minute walk from Circular Quay which is regularly served by public buses, trains and ferries to Circular Quay.
To get information about public transport around Sydney call 131 500 or visit the Transport Info website.
PARKING
Wilson Parking operates the Sydney Opera House car park beneath the building at 2 Macquarie Street. Receive 10% off with Wilson Parking when you pre-pay online with promo code SYDFEST24. Find a Wilson Parking car park nearby and pre-pay. Visit https://www.wilsonparking.com.au/book-online/
For any parking enquiries please email info@wilsonparking.com.au or call 1800 PARKING (1800 727 5464).
COURTESY BUS
Designed for elderly and less mobile customers. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. The bus runs between Circular Quay, opposite Wharf 2 under the Cahill Expressway and the Sydney Opera House Forecourt.
TAXI/DROP OFF
Visitors and patrons arriving and leaving by taxis and private vehicles will be directed to the designated taxi rank on Macquarie Street, past the Wilson’s Carpark entrance.
BIKE
The Sydney Opera House continues to promote and support sustainable transport by providing facilities on site to safely park bikes while visitors and patrons enjoy their visit. Riders must discount at the Opera House site boundary.
BAG CHECKS & SCREENINGS
All ticketholders must present their bags and personal belongings for visual inspection or x-ray screening by Sydney Opera House security staff before entering the venue as a safety precaution and condition of entry. Ticketholders attending a performance may be electronically screened by Sydney Opera House security staff. Checks and screenings are carried out at the entrance to each venue. We strongly encourage patrons to leave bags at home and to avoid bringing any large items to Sydney Opera House (anything larger than an A4 sheet of paper) to avoid delays. Larger items, including but not limited to, handbags bigger than A4-size, backpacks, umbrellas, suitcases and prams, are not permitted inside the venues and must be cloaked. Cloaking is at the discretion of Sydney Opera House venue security staff and all items will be visually inspected. Items presented to the cloaking desk will only be accepted from patrons with a valid performance ticket. At no time should your bag be left unattended.
A public lift is located on the Harbour Bridge side of the building and connects the Lower, Ground and Main Box Office Levels. The lift entry is via the corridor next to the escalators on the Lower Ground Level near the Welcome Centre and also in the Western Foyer, via the corridor on the Ground Level.
Additional lifts are located on the Main Box Office Level providing access to the Southern Foyers of both the Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre. The Concert Hall has a lift to all levels of the Northern Foyer, allowing level access to the Dress Circle, Door 14. The Joan Sutherland Theatre has a lift to all levels of the Northern Foyer.
There are 11 designated accessible parking spaces on Level 1 and 12 on Level 6 of the Wilson Carpark. RMS permit is required.
Accessible seating is available in all venues however this must be pre-booked and availability is limited so booking early is recommended.
FM assistive-listening devices (headsets and neck loops) are available at the cloaking desk for use in all venues except the Utzon room which has a hearing loop system for amplified performances.
There are accessible toilet facilities available on Lower, Ground, Main Box Office Levels and Northern Foyers of both the Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatres. There is also a Changing Places facility on the Main Box Office Level.