The Latest Breaking News from the Opera House

Harbour views and rooftop pools: 7 of the best hotels in Sydney, according to our travel experts

Our travel experts have travelled to Sydney to seek out the very best hotels in Australia’s harbour city

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Silence marks moment of sorrow as Australians mourn victims of Bondi terror attack

Survivors join families of victims on stage of Sydney Opera House as PM apologises that nation ‘could not protect your loved ones’

The Guardian - AU · Jan 22

A pro-Palestine march to the Sydney Opera House has been blocked by a court. Here’s what protesters will do instead

With the protest’s endpoint changed, the Sydney demonstration organised by the Palestine Action Group will go ahead with the support of NSW police

The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2025

Opera House to be lit up for King after coronation snub

The sails of the Opera House will be illuminated with images of past royal visits to Sydney when the King and Queen arrive in the NSW capital.

AAP · Oct 15, 2024

Colonials mess with Shakespeare and get a global hit

Making Shakespeare's longest play into a successful opera is no easy feat, but an adaptation by "a bunch of colonials" is premiering at the Sydney Opera House.

AAP · Jul 17, 2024

The MrBeast effect: an expert explains why we’re drawn to videos of random people winning big

Yesterday, thousands of Sydneysiders gathered at the Opera House to watch the world’s most subscribed-to YouTuber, MrBeast, give away ten mostly luxury cars.

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2024

Benjamin Millepied on queering Romeo and Juliet: ‘In France they called me woke’

The Black Swan choreographer is bringing his unique take on Shakespeare to Sydney – involving cameras and dancers running outside the Opera House

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2024

Apology demanded after 'gas the Jews' claim dismissed

Reported chants of "gas the Jews" on the steps of the Opera House might never have happened, according to NSW Police after a months-long investigation.

AAP · Feb 1, 2024

King enjoys ballet performance so much ‘he could not stop tapping his feet’

Charles and Camilla chose not to sit in the Royal Box at the Opera House.

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

NSW police asked for ‘urgent threat assessment’ after premier’s decision to light Opera House for Israel

Documents reveal concerns of senior police about show of support but Chris Minns has repeatedly defended move following ‘indiscriminate killing’ by Hamas

The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2023