Sydney Opera House: A New Program of Live Family Shows

The stunning Sydney Opera House is not only one of the most iconic landmarks in Australia but an immersive cultural hub where families can engage in an exciting program of performances and activities throughout the year.

With a plethora of live shows designed to entertain children of all ages, the Sydney Opera House has something for everyone, from introducing your little ones to the world of performing art to tempting your teen with something thought-provoking.

Check out the Sydney Opera House program for a fun day out with the family at one of the harbour city's premier destinations!

Touch & Go

Looking for an exciting and engaging event for your music-loving little ones? Look no further than "Touch & Go" - a thrilling dance-theatre experience designed especially for children aged 2 and 3 years.

Led by two dancers and a live guitarist, Touch & Go is an adventure into a world of shapes, lines, and playful exploration. Your children will have the opportunity to become part of the performance themselves or observe from a safe distance, touching and exploring just as they need to. This interactive performance will keep your little ones engaged from start to finish.

Presented by Sydney Opera House Presents in the Centre for Creativity, Touch & Go is the perfect event for families looking for an unforgettable, COVID-safe experience. 

Book your tickets now!

Where:   Centre for Creativity, Sydney Opera House
When:    Tuesday 21 to Thursday 30 March 2023
Cost:      $45 for a child and their carer | $25 for an extra carer ticket | $8.50 booking fee per transaction

Find out more about Touch & Go at the Sydney Opera House.

Kids Music Café

Is it time to expand the family's repertoire of nursery rhymes? Sydney Opera House has curated the perfect introduction to live music for your toddler and you!

The Kids Music Café brings live music and instruments to the youngest audience members, fostering an early love of music with fantastic musicians from Sydney Youth Orchestras.  

You can relax and meet other parents in a casual atmosphere with a cup of coffee and a slice of cake included in each adult ticket.

This show runs for approximately 35 minutes, plus morning tea. Recommended for ages 0-2.

Where:   Joan Sutherland Theatre, Northern Foyer, Sydney Opera House
When:    Friday 24 February to Friday 1 December 2023
Cost:      Standard tickets from $25 | $8.50 booking fee applies per transaction

Find out more about Kids Music Café at the Sydney Opera House.

THE GODS THE GODS THE GODS

The Gods are gathering, and you're invited...  THE GODS THE GODS THE GODS is an internationally award-winning show from Wright & Grainger, the creators of the hugely acclaimed ORPHEUS & EURYDICE.    

This immersive live-music and spoken-word performance is a unique retelling of classical myths and their allusive Gods in a fun, joyful way. Recommended for older children 13+, it is an unforgettable mix of pop music, spoken word, and lyrical storytelling. Four stories are woven into 14 tracks full of big beats, soaring melodies, and heart-stopping prose, exploring what we look for outside ourselves and how we find it in others.  

Where:   The Studio, Sydney Opera House
When:    Tuesday 4 April 2023
Cost:      Premium tickets from $45 | $8.50 booking fee applies per transaction

Find out more about THE GODS THE GODS THE GODS at the Sydney Opera House.

We Come From Far, Far Away

There is a large tent inside the theatre. The large tent has a smaller tent inside. There is a boy inside this smaller tent.  

His name is Abdallah, and he is from Syria. He wants to tell you about life, boats, tents, trains, phones, McDonalds, and Death. He also has a secret about broken promises.  

Norwegian/Czech/British company NIE (New International Encounter) brings us a tale full of energy and hope for the future, based on true events. An intimate performance in a Mongolian Yurt, We Come From Far, Far Away uses storytelling, shadow puppetry, comedy, clowning, and live music to tell a big story. With humour, energy, and hope, it tells the true story of a boy and his friend in an engaging experience for children aged 10+.

Where:   The Studio, Sydney Opera House
When:    Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 May 2023
Cost:      Premium tickets from $35 | $8.50 booking fee applies per transaction

Find out more about We Come From Far, Far Away at the Sydney Opera House.

Yong

Winner of the Sydney Theatre Award for Best Production for Children, this timeless coming-of-age story follows Yong as he embarks on an epic journey from his small village in China to Ballarat, against the backdrop of the Australian Goldrush of 1857. In this sprawling and dynamic Australian-Asian tale, his courage and inner strength are put to the test.  

This Monkey Baa Theatre Company production is written for the stage by Jenevieve Chang, based on the book Yong: The Journey of an Unworthy Son by Janeen Brian. Ideal for children aged 10+.

Where:   The Studio, Sydney Opera House
When:    Two shows on Saturday 24 June
Cost:      Standard tickets from $29 | $8.50 booking fee applies per transaction

Find out more about Yong at the Sydney Opera House.

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