I hadn't planned on attending something here during my holiday until I found they had the symphony playing along to Home Alone and couldn't pass that up. I somehow managed to buy tickets for a day earlier than I thought. I was devastated when I realized at the end of the day we had completely missed our performance. Thankfully the box office staff was amazing and took care of us, getting us last minute tickets that weren't available online. The building is obviously iconic, but getting to attend a performance was even better than just walking around. The acoustics were great. I was surprised how small the main theater actually was, but it made the performance feel very intimate. Getting to attend something here made the stop in the city special. Can't wait to go again. read more

Enjoyed the tour, what would have been more enjoyable during the summer when I function better in cold vs hot weather is if we had got tickets earlier and able to get the first tour of the day after our early daily walk around the Botanic Gardens. Though I do not plan on returning to Sydney, if I did I would want to go to a performance just for the experience. Enjoyed the gift shop. read more

I mean what is there to say of this iconic venue. This place has been on my bucket list since I made one. The architecture is pretty cool as we've all seen pictures of it. I am fortunate to have a fantastic musical showing like Miss Saigon playing while I was visiting. I first seen the musical about 20 years ago and enjoyed it so much seeing it at the Opera House. I also got a chance to see a jazz-inspired classical violinist-led concerto with a full 50+ piece orchestra. I ended up seeing 2 different performances and they both were just awesome to see. The acoustics were so good in both venues. There was even a drone show at the Harbour right in front of the Opera House on the night I went to see Miss Saigon and watched from the patio area before the show. The Opera House itself is made up of at least 3 venues to see shows. There are several bar areas with snacks available inside the area. There are restaurants with great picturesque Harbour views nearby. I was lucky that each time I went to the Opera House area, the weather was perfect. In the daytime it was sunny with perfect comfortable temp and at night it was cool with a slight breeze on one of those nights. I'd like to go back one day and see some other shows. read more

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Sydney Opera House One of the most iconic structures in the world, we visited on October 21, 2023, a day after the 50th Anniversary of the opening. I tried to get a reservation for a tour of the Sydney Opera House for 2 months prior to being in Sydney, but could not get anything. We spoke to our hotel concierge and he gave me a direct link for reservations and suggested to keep trying to get reservations as they add tours frequently, depending on demand. So as we completed the Sydney Bridge Climb, which I highly recommend, we went online and were able to get a tour 3 hours before it started at 3:30pm. Highly recommend the tour, so much information about the multiple venues that comprise the Sydney Opera House. Did you know: There are more than 1 million roof tiles covering approximately 1.62 hectares sitting over the structure. They were made in Sweden. The original cost estimate to build Sydney Opera House was $7 million. The final cost was $102 million and it was largely paid for by a State Lottery. read more

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Enjoyed a terrific show there last night. La Clique was amazing. Kept me on my toes the entire time. Especially since we got really good seats. read more

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Iconic Sydney landmark, can't miss up the chance to take the picture with the 'sails' in your background. A great time to go is for sunrise, you'll have to place to yourself...you and the other early risers and runners. Access to the grounds via the Botanical Gardens is closed until 7:00 am. Madame Butterfly was showing when I was there. People were all filled up, and some not. All looked like they were enjoying their time I thought that the screen show Badu Gili was overrated. The show is a silent film oriented on the east side of the Syndey Opera House. It's only six minutes, so if you miss it at sunset, then you could make it at 7:00, 7:30, or 8:00 pm. - it's only 6min...and the start times weren't always prompt. Around the Opera House you will find plenty of eats, access to public transportation via Circular Quay, and gift and gelato shops. I always make it a point to stop here when I visit Sydney, as this city icon is as famous as the Eiffek Tower and Golden Gate.l read more

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A must when visiting Sydney! There are so many shows to choose from. The Venue is absolutely beautiful. There is a beautiful view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. We went to see a contemporary dance, "Silence and Rupture". Afterwards, we grabbed some appetizers and drinks in the outside patio. Live music was playing and they were awesome bands. My favorite band was a duet R&B band. They have cute dogs on "Seagull Patrol" that scare the seagulls from stealing your food. They are so adorable and it is cute to see them in action. We Ubered over here so we did not have to deal with parking and we can enjoy drinks. There are also ferries nearby to get you to the Opera House safely. read more

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What's that saying? Never meet your heroes... Something like that. This building is iconic. You can't think of Sydney (heck maybe even all of Australia) without thinking or picturing this place. It is a must place to visit and see in person and take a our or watch a show if you're so inclined. We did not watch a show (I would be the only person in my party with any remote interest in that.) The tours are expensive and quite frankly, in my opinion, not worth it. Walking up, I was surprised that the building wasn't white. It's very interesting to see how different it looks up close versus seeing it from a distance and in pictures/on tv. The area around the Opera House is nice, with a lot of eateries and bars. The best views of the Harbor Bridge are on the decking next to the Opera House itself. The best pictures of the Opera House are from one of the ferries for sure. Not going to lie, the best part was the lethargic seal sitting on the steps into the water. He was there every time we came by. I actually wondered if he was real for a hot sec. read more

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Went to see Cinderella Honestly, I was very disappointed because it wasn't Cinderella. They had a female playing as the prince. it killed the whole magical part of it, prince and princess, falling in love. The voice was not a masculine voice and just the character itself. Did not fit the parts of Cinderella story. I think they need to tell the audience when they're going to book to buy tickets. It doesn't follow the true story read more

Great venue! Sound was wonderful. We saw a performance of Andrew Lloyd Wright's Sunset Boulevard. We loved the orchestra, the singing, and the acting. The plot was a bit weird, but the overall experience was stellar! read more

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My friend and I went to watch Cinderella! The production was great! We added the dinner option and enjoyed all the wine they paired with the meal. Loved crossing a wonder of the world off! read more

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As one of the most iconic architectural wonders in the world--I feel very lucky to have seen the Sydney Opera House in person and even got to watch a show inside of it. It is indeed very wondrous and I could spend hours at a cafe overlooking the building. I happen to come during the Vivid event and it was awesome to see the opera house light up. If you love traveling and seeing the world, this is definitely a bucket list item that needs to be checked off! "Located on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour, it is widely regarded as one of the world's most famous and distinctive buildings and a masterpiece of 20th-century architecture." - Wikipedia read more

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Iconic, it's the first thing you picture when someone mentions Sydney, Australia. I had a great view of it from the hotel. It's hard to miss it from almost anywhere in Circular Quay. I walked by it several times during my stay and also took the tour. Next visit I buy a ticket to a performance. On the tour I discovered 2023 is the Opera House's 50th birthday. And they have been planning quite the celebration for a while. The tour was full of so much information. It was in the mid-1950s, Australia and a man from Denmark, Jørn Utzon, began to created the building sculpture. Amazing stories of all the different people it took to plan, build and finish the icon. It's not just one large concert venue. But is the house two larger halls and several smaller venues. Up close I was surprised the the exterior tiles aren't really white. But two different tiles of a very light tan. Certain ones are flat and others shiny. The interior has mostly be left with the raw cement and iron works the created the large shells. So it very interesting to see how the industrial textures meet the finishing touches in the concert halls and smaller rehearsal spaces. On site there are eight different dining options and bars to enjoy a snack or meal at. read more

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It's a must visit! It's a popular icon in Sydney! Great architecture. Surprisingly open for the public to visit the outside area. It's doable to seniors too. Lots of stores and restaurants around. 7-25-2023 read more

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The whole building itself was beautiful, and easy to navigate. The comedy murder mystery play I saw was hilarious. Worth a visit forsure.

Very nice vibe walking around the Sydney Opera House. Many restaurants around the area. read more

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We went through metal detectors & bags larger than a purse had to be checked. Comfortable theater with stadium seating & fabulous acoustics. The Opera House is as special & beautiful on the inside as the outside. Two days ago we purchased tickets to the Peoples Choice Concert. The Sydney Symphony Orchestra performs favorites for three nights. Our concert is 2 hrs long with a :20 intermission. We heard Bach, Mozart, Beethoven,Strauss,Tchaikovsky ... We were permitted to take photographs. The conductor began by acknowledging the aboriginal people here before the concert hall. The concert hall holds 4,000 and every seat was taken. What seems to be in International is call ladies room line, there were a lot of stalls like a very long line. Saturday evening, while we were in the main hall, there was a musical in the playhouse, a one woman performance in the studio, a ballet in the dance hall & an outdoor rock concert. read more

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I've always heard "you must go to the Sydney Opera House if you ever visit Australia", so I went (not for a performance). While I was not "blown away" by its architecture, it is unique, has nice views, and has a lot of history behind this iconic structure. Be prepared to climb up and down the stairs and what an amazing view! read more

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Didn't go on a tour so was limited to seeing the opera house from different angles on the outside and just the bar area on the inside. But still super happy that I got to step foot inside and that I got to see this attraction in-person after seeing it so many times on TV. read more

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The iconic landmark of Sydney, Australia. Incredibly beautiful architecture. It's worth getting the guided tour with your entrance ticket and learn about the history and building of this landmark. It's an easy walk from the main hotels or from the cruise port, plenty of shopping on the lower levels as you approach the Opera House.. read more

A truly historic landmark that you have to visit when in Sydney. Pictures do not do it justice. When you get up close it looks like dragon scales. Opens around 9am and there is plenty of shops, restaurants and other stops to visit. What an amazing destination. read more

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No visit to Sydney is complete without a visit to the iconic opera house. On this visit we had tickets to Madama Butterfly and opted for the pre-show dining experience as well. It's a short walk to the opera house from the circular quay subway station as you pass various shops and restaurants and then take an escalator down to a lower level walkway with more restaurants that leads right to the opera house. Arrive punctually for your pre-show dining, and you'll be escorted to the dining room set up in the theater lobby. There is a preset menu with choice of salads and entrees (menu posted in advance on the website). The meal also includes a glass of sparkling wine. The service and food were excellent and definitely restaurant quality. There are several theaters inside the opera house, and the opera was presented in the Joan Sutherland theater. A lovely large theater with several digital screens containing translations of the Italian opera. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. My only complaint is that restrooms were somewhat few and far between and were rather small. read more

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You obviously cannot fly halfway across the world and underneath it and not visit one of the most famous landmarks in Australia. The Opera House did not disappoint. There are so many spots for photo ops and you cannot believe just how intricate the design is. Most of my photos are outside but you can go inside even without tickets for a show. They offer guided tours and there are lots of things posted around that you can read in order to take in some of its history. The acoustics are pretty incredible and there are multiple theaters inside. IF I ever get the chance to go back one day, I'd love to see a show or a rock concert there. read more

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We did a backstage tour with breakfast in the Green Room with Bruce Barnett. He was very entertaining and knowledgeable. He was patient with our constant questions and even let us sing on the opera stage! He was also conscious about our physical limitations and took our every need into account. Bruce was very personable and made our visit worth a standing ovation! read more

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Did a tour of the Opera House and saw The People's Choice Concert. We went through metal detectors and had to check my backpack. The tour takes you through the theatres of the Opera House as well as going backstage. The acoustics are very good and the views from the lobby are mainly of Sydney Harbour and it is beautiful especially at night. read more

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Very touristy place. We didn't go inside but took a bunch of pictures outside. Unfortunately, I transferred my photos from my phone to my Google drive. Hence, I can not share any photos. I suggest visitors to take pictures in the morning and at night time. You can take different angles of the opera house. You need to take a picture where you can view all three houses. One of the best places to take a picture is from the Botanical garden. You can take a picture of the opera houses with the Sydney Bridge as well as the ocean. It is a must to take pictures at night time. It is a surreal experience at night time. During the day, a bunch of people are just hanging out the opera houses and eating. Quite a relaxing time to stroll down the board walk. read more

This place was on my bucket list, couldn't wait to check this out on my visit. The first time I saw the Opera House was from across the harbor..such a sight. I signed up for the tour and it was amazing. Expressionist is the architectural style and it took 47 years to complete. There was a huge contest to find out how would design it, a danish architect won, Jorn Utzon...unbelievable... The opera house is right on the Bennelong point in the Sydney Harbor... breathtaking views of the bridge and water. With six different theaters, concert hall is the largest, seats were close together but love the history. Also, the largest mechanical tracker action organ in the world is here, 10,000 pipes... we even heard it played on our tour! I think my favorite was learning about the "shells" the roof structure, that chevron pattern is amazing.. so pretty when the sun reflects off it! There was a nightly light show featured on the roof with music... get there early for a good seat. Even after a day of sightseeing I would always find my way back here. Great place to have a drink, watch a sunset. read more

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Beautiful condition and construction. One of the most iconic buildings in the world. read more

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The outside up close doesn't look the way I would have thought. You can see the details of the tiles that make up the arches of the opera house and from the pics of it. I thought the arches would look like the smooth sails I have seen from far away pics. It's not so up close. It was fun to see so many people all over the park surrounding the opera house and it's great being right on the water. It's so big it's hard to get a close up of it and get the full sense of the building. read more

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My review of the Sydney Opera House was removed by YELP by reasons beyond my comprehension. YELP notified me that my review was not within their criteria. My review of the Sydney Opera House is simplistic. It is a must see iconic tourist site in Sydney that is one of the most viewed sites in the city. This is my opinion as I only viewed the Sydney Opera House from the exterior and did not go inside. I would recommend any visitor to Sydney to take the light rail to the Circular Quay stop which is the end of the line for this light rail, walk along the wharf area passing restaurants and shops until you reach the Opera House. read more

This iconic building symbolises the spirit of Australia! It's made up of wonderful theatres, spaces and restaurants that are impeccable and beautiful. Now let's go back down memory lane! October is springtime in Sydney, Australia, and the weather can be unreliable. But by mid-afternoon on 20 October 1973, a bank of ominous grey clouds had given way to bright blue skies and wafts of cotton-ball cumulus. A strong breeze was blowing, however, as Queen Elizabeth II stepped from a ceremonial Rolls Royce with the Duke of Edinburgh, and ascended a dais to declare Sydney's architecturally stunning new opera house open. Wearing a silken dress of duck-egg blue and matching hat - 'not unlike an inverted sail of the opera house', one observer commented - the monarch gripped the pages of her script tightly as wind buffeted the platform. The speech itself was not without irony: 'I understand that its construction has not been totally without problems,' the Queen said, referring to the majestic edifice before her. How long did it take to construct the Sydney Opera House? Construction began in 1959, but was dogged by delays and cost overruns, many caused by the complexity of Utzon's design. Originally scheduled to end in 1963, the build was eventually completed ten years later. Did you know Yet Sydney Opera House remains hugely popular with the public, nearly 11 million of whom visit it annually. And architecturally it is now a recognised classic. 'One of the indisputable masterpieces of human creativity,' was UNESCO's verdict in declaring the building a World Heritage Site in 2007. 'Not only in the 20th century but in the history of humankind.' read more

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What can I say? Iconic. It was unexpectedly moving for me to finally see it. I found myself touching the walls outside almost out of disbelief that I finally made it there to the other side of the world. read more

After walking around in circle for 10 minutes, I finally spotted Sydney's Opera house. That evening it was lit in green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. I'd immediately fell in love with this beautiful and elegant architecture. It's even more breathtaking in person. Wow! I was surely lucky to witness such creativity and history in Sydney. I honestly think it's worthwhile to see Sydney's Opera house both in the daytime and the evening to fully observe and take in it's beauty from each and every angle as you can. How lucky am I to see an Opera show at Sydney's Opera House. I had the opportunity to see Turandot - Puccini's Opera about a brutal princess and an impossibly brave suitor, who will sacrifice to win her love. Torture And Death means nothing. Freedom means everything. It was my first opera show and it was a beautiful experience. It brought tears to eyes knowing I'm in this famous theater just enjoying life. read more

First, these tours are quite crowded. Ours had at least 40 people (including one fussy toddler). If you want to avoid crowds, I recommend the early morning, longer behind the scenes tour. The upside of this is that our tour guide was informative and knowledgeable. He really relayed the opera house's past and present--from its conception, the politics involved in its erection, and the opera house's mission today. We did view a short, interesting film on the architect. We also saw three or four theaters and their sets. We learned a lot about how the sets work and the lengths the technical crew go to in order to make a production happen. We all had headphones so we could hear the guide well. He did such a good job that I wish I could remember his name. Some people have so complained they expected to see more and have more access. This tour is about 24 American dollars. That's reasonable to me. If you want fewer people, a tour that's longer than an hour, and more behind the scenes info, purchase the extended VIP behind the scenes tour. read more

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We saw a great show in a beautiful, iconic location. Cocktails were great, but on the smaller size. Stunning views of the harbor.

The food and the view are amazing because it is right next to the water! The service is slow on busy days but still didn't ruin it

A must visit when in Sydney, of course. Sometimes they light up the opera house at night for special events. Worth every little bit of hype! read more

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The icon for Sydney, Australia! When I finally saw it from the Royal Botanic Gardens, I was in awe of wonders! Glowing with charm and a view to definitely see inside and outside! If you are toned-death, like me, I appreciate musicians and vocal singers because I can't do what they do! I enjoy their musical talents and the history of this building. The exterior architecture reminds me a bit like turtle shells, but styled up! I'm digging the layout and it suits the harbor area. It's bold and seems guarded when at sea! read more

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Wow, what a sight. If you visit Australia, you must take a tour. And take a ferry as well. And if you are able, take in a show.

It's a manmade wonder of the world- how could you not give it five stars?? A) It's super exciting in person. You get chills seeing something in real life that you've seen in pictures for years. B) The background is awesome. Sydney Harbor- bright blue water filled with an insane number of sea creatures (there was a news article while I was here about a seal that washed up onto the Opera House steps and was hanging out there). C) The inside has great acoustics (saw two shows here) and there's also a beautiful private dining room. D) There's an amazing bar, outside, beneath the Opera House on the water. It's magical, with lights reflecting off the water. read more

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