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Sydney's iconic UNESCO performing arts center.
Experience Verdi's Aida, a spectacular open-air opera staged on Sydney Harbour. An 18-metre rotating bust of Nefertiti overlooks the stage as 130 performers and musicians bring Ancient Egypt to life.
As the sun sets, the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge appear in silhouette, and fireworks light up the sky at every performance. Enjoy the moving story of Aida and Radamès, torn between love, country and power, against a backdrop you can only see in Sydney.

Aida: A Forbidden Love Born of War
In Ancient Egypt, during the war with Ethiopia, the Ethiopian princess Aida hides her identity and lives as a slave in Egypt. She falls in love with Radamès, a brave Egyptian general, but their love is troubled from the start, and the Egyptian princess Amneris, who also loves Radamès, deepens the conflict.
Radamès dreams of a future with Aida after victory, but Aida also cherishes her homeland and family. In the end, Radamès makes an irreversible choice for love that leads them both to a tragic fate. Discover this heartbreaking story of love, country and power.
The Biggest Opera Ever Staged on Sydney Harbour
This is the biggest opera Opera Australia has ever mounted on Sydney Harbour. An 18-metre tall, 15-tonne rotating bust of Nefertiti overlooks the stage, and 130 performers and musicians bring Ancient Egypt to life. Fireworks light up the sky at every performance, and the Sydney Opera House is silhouetted against the setting sun. Pop-up bars and dining are also available around the venue.
Seating Grades
Seat grades rise in the order E, D, C, B, A, Premium and House. Seats are randomly assigned from available seats within your selected grade.
Venue:
Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Ticket exchange:
Main Box Office, Sydney Opera House
* Please be seated 20 minutes before the performance.
Performances:
27 March to 25 April 2027, 7:30 PM (no performances on Mondays or 29 March)
March 27, 28, 30, 31
April 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25
Running time:
Approximately 2 hours 40 minutes (including one interval)
Language:
Performed in Italian with English surtitles
Getting there:
The nearest train stations are St James (about 16 minutes' walk), Martin Place (about 18 minutes) and Circular Quay (about 29 minutes). If walking through the Royal Botanic Garden, note that access closes at 6:30 PM in March and 6:00 PM in April. Mrs Macquaries Road is very congested before and after performances, so public transport is recommended.
Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia