Classical

When Carmen meets Don José, sparks fly. This ride through love and jealousy has famous music and a thrilling plot.

Cutting edge music

Featuring outstanding young musicians (ages 6-14) performing on various instruments and performances by guest artists

A water nymph longs to live and love as a human and will sacrifice everything to get there.

Celebrity culture thrived during the baroque period and Georg Philipp Telemann was one of the stars

A bold, visceral reinterpretation of one of Shakespeare’s most explosive tragedies

A sublime evening of Mendelssohn and Beethoven alongside live painting

World class musicians, a breath away.

Don’t miss the chance to hear from esteemed Emeritus Professor Michael Atherton AM

Celebrate AYO's homecoming! Join the Australian Youth Orchestra, William Barton and Christian Li for a stunning evening.

One of the most playful operas ever written, this classic comedy features Mozart’s famous melodies.

Local Sydney composers shine in this punchy program presented by pianist Ronan Apcar with Ensemble Apex.

The power of the mind, body, and music

White Bay Power Station is the new venue for a powerful concert inspired by the natural world.

A relaxed music/talk series at the State Library of NSW

Revealing, raucous and beautifully irreverent

Revealing, raucous and beautifully irreverent

Glitzy sets, big emotions and stirring music fill the stage in this romantic classic opera, set in 1930s Berlin.

Haydn | Schubert | Purcell | on period instruments.

Intertwining dialogues of violin and piano lyrical works of Debussy, Boulanger, Messiaen, Sutherland and Brahms.

Join Ray Chen as he makes his highly anticipated return to Sydney Opera House.

The rapturous power of Michael Tippett’s modern classic speaks to our own time.

Free lunchtime concerts in NSW Parliament's Fountain Court

Michael Tsalka and Diana Weston Two Harpsichords

Trailblazing pianist Hiromi presents a breathtaking suite alongside acclaimed string quartet, PUBLIQuartet.

A ‘human requiem’ to comfort and console.

The versatility of the voice has fascinated composers through the ages, from its purest form to its most virtuosic.

The immortal words of Emily Dickinson in song

Sentimental moods and sweet musical delights

An evening of operatic masterpieces. Meet 'The new king of the high Cs', Juan Diego Flórez

Binge-watch Bach with Sydney Philharmonia Choirs in the ‘season finale’ of the Christmas Oratorio.

Dress up to the nines, kick up your heels and leave the crowds behind. Make this your most glamorous New Year ever.