Aida on Sydney Harbour 2027. Dates and tickets.

Grandstand seat. From the entry for these sections you walk downhill to your row, then up a few steps for higher rows.. Opera Australia does not describe the view; it recommends the first five rows for people who struggle with stairs.

2027 price: – · Entrance: Entry (Sections A–H)

Selected seats marked on the seating plan. A lift runs from the bottom of the grandstand to the club on level 1.. According to Opera Australia the club has uninterrupted harbour views; it says nothing about the view from the seats.

2027 price: –

Tickets start at A$79 plus a A$9.80 booking fee. Opera Australia does not publish a top price. VIP packages on selected seats add interval access to the HSBC Platinum Club with drinks, canapés and a souvenir programme.

Opera Australia sells tickets directly and lists Sydney Opera House, Ticketmaster, TodayTix and Headout as authorised partners. Tickets from Viagogo, Ticketmaster Resale, eBay and similar sites may be cancelled. You can exchange online or take a credit voucher right up to the start of the performance.

It is late when the performance ends. A room nearby saves a night-time journey.

Neither the stage nor the seating has a roof, and the show goes on in almost any weather. Opera Australia only cancels for electrical storms within 10 km or extremely high winds or rain, and never before 7.30pm. The start may be delayed and the show may pause for up to 50 minutes. Umbrellas are allowed on site but not during the performance; ponchos are sold at the venue.

„The venue, audience seating, and the stage are completely uncovered.“

In the organiser's words source

The site opens at 5pm and the show starts at 7.30pm. Selected drinks cost from A$10 at the main bars between 5 and 6pm, so you can eat and watch the sunset over the harbour.

From the UK you fly to Sydney with at least one stop. In Sydney the nearest stations are St James (about a 16-minute walk) and Martin Place (about 18 minutes). Walking through the Royal Botanic Garden is quicker, but the gates close at 6.30pm in March and 6pm in April. Water taxis run between 5pm and 7.30pm from Man O'War Jetty by the Opera House to Woolloomooloo, five minutes' walk from the venue, for A$20 each way.

The show runs about 2 hours 40 minutes with one interval, so it ends around 10.10pm if nothing is paused. The Botanic Garden is closed by then, so walk round to St James station by road. If you booked a water taxi, it takes you back to Man O'War Jetty. Art Gallery Road gets congested after the show, so arrange pick-ups elsewhere.

The closest car park is the Domain Car Park, a 10–12 minute walk away. It is open 24 hours with Mobility Parking Scheme spaces on the ground floor. There is metered parking on Mrs Macquaries Road, Hospital Road and Macquarie Street, but Opera Australia advises avoiding Mrs Macquaries Road because of congestion.

There is no dress code. Wear sensible shoes, because you will climb stairs in the grandstand, and bring warm, waterproof layers, as Sydney weather changes quickly.

Every child needs their own ticket, including babies. Opera Australia gives no age recommendation. There is no dedicated parents' room, but the box office team will help if you ask.

Don't bring a picnic: only food and drink bought on site is allowed, and there are five bars and restaurants. Umbrellas can come in but cannot be used during the show, so pack a warm layer and a rain jacket.