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We’re going up, up, up — it’s our moment. 🥂✨ Hello 2026! There’s nothing quite like Sydney’s sky lit up like that. 🎆 📸 Keith McInnes | City of Sydney #SydNYE
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Crank up the volume… Vivid LIVE returns from 23 May! 🎶 Experience global stars, indie icons, and electro bangers as tunes take over every corner of the Sydney Opera House. Explore the full lineup: soh.online/VL25_pre-sale Sydney never sounded so good. #VividLIVE #VividSydney
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This #InternationalWomensDay we're shining a spotlight on the first woman to play the Opera House, Winifred Atwell! 🎶 During construction in 1964, Winifred stepped on site and treated construction workers to this incredible rendition of Waltzing Matilda. 🎥 NFSA
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Why is the birth rate dropping? Are skincare routines harmless or harmful? Question everything at All About Women. Bringing together trailblazing voices for a weekend of buzzy agenda-setting conversations on March 8 - 9! 👏 Co-curated by @nareldajacobs10 and @ms_michellelaw
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Abracadabra - the most magical duo on earth celebrate 50 years of spectacular showmanship! ✨ This week @pennjillette and @MrTeller are making even more marvellous memories in our very own Concert Hall, every moment has been pure magic! 🪄 📸 Ken Leanfore
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What happens when @irresistibl_mag sits down with LIAF Founder Nag Vladermersky to discuss the history of the festival, and how it came to so many different iconic venues around the world (including the Sydney Opera House)? 🤔 You get a fantastic read: soh.online/im-liaf
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And by the way, we're going out tonight ✨ We can still make the whole world shimmer! The New Year is officially here, wishing you a 2025 that's as bright and spectacular as these stunning fireworks! 🎆🥳 #SydNYE 📸 Keith McInnes | City of Sydney
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The presents are open, the carols are sung, the day's almost over - but only just begun. We'll keep Christmas cheer alive in our hearts, (At least until Sunday, when our Elf must depart!) ✨ Wishing you all a magical Christmas! Elf: The Musical closes Sunday!🎅 📸 Daniel Boud
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Before you hear @gillianwelch and @thedaverawlings live at the House next month, explore the folk tracks that have these Americana icons inspired, transfixed and fascinated. 🎶 Listen now: soh.online/gillan-david_love…
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Set in the breathtaking Utzon Room, with stunning harbour views and world leading chamber music musicians, Utzon Music 2025 celebrates human curiosity and discovery. Discover what you can expect from the series: soh.online/utzon-music-25_re…
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Beloved characters, creative workshops, tasty bites - summer school holidays have never been this fun! Looking for the perfect family day out? Here are 8 great things to do these school holidays at the House. 🎨 Explore now: soh.online/kids-summer_holid…
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Join @ProfRScolyerMIA and @JamilaRizvi this Sunday as they sit down to discuss Richard's remarkable journey from being a world-leading melanoma doctor, to becoming a brain cancer patient leading a world-first experimental immunotherapy. 🎟️ Final tickets: soh.online/brainstorm

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"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear" 🎄 It's time to find out who made the naughty and nice list this year - head to our website to see who will be sharing the stage with Buddy the Elf this holiday season! 📸 Daniel Boud
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It was a pleasure to host these meaningful conversations with you last week! 🌏 #UnitingBusiness
Today at the Sydney Opera House. Recently marking its 50th anniversary, this iconic landmark continues to be a key pillar of Australian culture and the global arts scene, fostering connection and creativity.
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We're excited to share a beautiful short film in collaboration with our resident company Bangarra Dance Theatre. A New Stage is a celebration of Bangarra’s move from the Drama Theatre to the Joan Sutherland Theatre. 👏
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We’re excited to become the first major arts company in the world to sign up to the United Nations @globalcompact 🌏 We're joining over 20,000 members driving change across corporate sustainability, including environment, human & labour rights and corruption. #UnitingBusiness
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Think you know the Sydney Opera House? Think again 🤔 We sat down with Steve McAuley, who's been guiding our tours for 20 years, to unpack mind-blowing myths about the world-famous masterpiece. Read now: soh.online/5-myth-about-soh
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Before DanceRites hits our Forecourt, we invite you to explore the stories and history behind Australia’s only national First Nations dance competition. 👏 This is your interactive handbook for DanceRites 2024: soh.online/dancerites_explor…
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