We're proud to announce a new daily sunset sails lighting that will celebrate Australia's First Nations' culture: Badu Gili. The eastern Bennelong sail will be illuminated with ancient stories in a contemporary 7 minute animation year-round at sunset and 7pm.

For information on timings and a helpful map, check out https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/BaduGili

"Our 1st baby is 10, we can't believe how much he's grown. We look forward to having a few massive birthday parties for the little blighter. Hope you can make it!"

10 years ago The Wombats released their first record 'A Guide To Love, Loss & Desperation' and they plan to celebrate with us for their Opera House debut, bringing their dance floor-filling indie pop gems to the Concert Hall: http://bit.ly/2kEKrO0

Tonight, LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner present #ANDINTHEEND, a collaborative performance project exclusive to BingeFest.

From midnight tonight, visitors are invited into the Joan Sutherland Theatre, one by one, to participate by delivering a message or statement to the trio inside. The sole requirement is that each participant’s message should begin with the words: “AND IN THE END…” Visitors are free to interpret this request in any way they see fit.

Once communicated to the artists, visitors' messages will be relayed to the world during a continuous broadcast, live-streamed online at andintheend.sydneyoperahouse.com. At the same time, their words will be beamed out across a 60-metre-long LED display at Sydney Opera House.

Performance Dates: December 17 (11:59pm – 6am), December 18 (10pm – 6am)
Visitors will be allowed to queue beneath the Sydney Opera House Monumental Stairs from 10pm on Saturday 17 December and 8pm on Sunday 18 December for entry to LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner. Entry is not guaranteed.
This event is free to attend.

LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner’s open-ended project implicitly asks: where are we headed? what might it all mean? and what is important in the end?

All About Women returns in 2017!

Featuring over 20 talks, panel discussions and live performances, this one day festival is filled with ideas that matter more than ever. Explore the 2017 line up featuring Geena Davis, Mei Fong, Clementine Ford and more: http://bit.ly/2fXyN1X

Designed by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer – the architects behind the redesign of the Opera House’s award-winning Bennelong restaurant – the new Lounge enabled by Samsung features stylish, comfortable seating, as well as interactive displays and exclusive digital content. Come check it out for yourself: http://bit.ly/2fcsa6u

Introducing a virtual-reality experience like never before. Climb atop the sails of Australia’s most famous building, brought to you via Samsung Gear VR, all in the comfort of The Lounge enabled by Samsung: http://bit.ly/2eEI7XV

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new podcast-first series, hosted by Hamish Mcdonald. ‘It’s A Long Story’ unpacks the influences and eureka moments that formed some of our most acclaimed and influential guests. The first season will feature speakers from this year’s Festival of Dangerous Ideas and will be released at midnight every second Tuesday.

Listen in on the first episode with Henry Rollins and subscribe now: http://bit.ly/2eY9GGJ

We're excited to announce the opening of The Lounge enabled by Samsung – a new place in the heart of the Opera House for people to relax, eat, drink and learn more about art and culture through the latest technology.

A collaboration with our Principal Partner +Samsung Australia, the new visitor lounge will be open daily and features stylish, comfortable seating, as well as interactive displays and exclusive digital content. Explore the story of the Sydney Opera House through Samsung’s virtual reality experience The Sails, stunning digital artwork and the +Google Arts & Culture. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2fDnBV5

A limited amount of tickets for Crowded House: Encore have now been released! Don't miss out: http://bit.ly/2e7QdXx

Photo by Tony Mott