Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House

Bus

Catch one of the many Sydney buses that terminate at Circular Quay. From there, you can follow the covered walkway straight to the Sydney Opera House.

Train

The closest train station is Circular Quay, on the City Circle Line. Plan your trip here or call Transport NSW on 131 500.

Taxis

If you’re booking a taxi, there are taxi ranks on Macquarie Street and at Circular Quay.

Water Taxis

Want VIP views of the Harbour? Water taxis arrive at the Man O’ War steps.

Yellow Water Taxis: 1300 138 840
Water Taxis Combined: 9555 8888
Taxis Afloat: 9955 3222
Banks Marine: 9555 1222

Wilson Parking Sydney Opera House car park is the closest to the Opera House and is located at 2 Macquarie Street (northern end). Vehicle entry is adjacent to the Sydney Opera House Forecourt. It’s open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

During busy times parking may be limited. We recommend arriving early or pre-booking. And if you want a speedy exit after the concert, remember to pre-pay just after you arrive.

If you have an RTA Mobility Parking Scheme Permit, there are accessible parking spaces on Level 1 and Level 6 of the car park. Car spaces on level 6 also have direct wheelchair access to lifts.

Check pricing here.

On the way out
The car park can get a little busy after a concert. To avoid the rush, why not have a late supper or treat yourself to a dessert at one of the many nearby cafés?

There are other public car parks nearby:

• 1 Farrer car park, 43 Phillip Street
• Sir Stamford Hotel car park, Alfred Street
• Intercontinental Hotel car park, Phillip Street
• Secure Parking at 131 Macquarie Street.

There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations available.

To book accessible or companion seating contact the Sydney Symphony Orchestra box office (02) 8215 4600 or call the Sydney Opera House on +61 2 9250 7777 or email bookings@sydneyoperahouse.com.

The Sydney Opera House provides two services to improve listening clarity for people with hearing loss.

FM Augmentation System (FM Devices)

Audio input or any electronic sound source feeds into an FM transmitter and the FM radio frequency signal is picked up by the patrons FM receiver. FM receivers and headsets are provided free of charge and can be obtained from the nearest cloakroom prior to the performance.

This service has full coverage in all venues except the Utzon Room.

Hearing Loop

A Hearing Loop provides an in-floor magnetic field which emits a wireless signal. To receive the signal directly a patron can switch their hearing aid or cochlear implant processor to the T Switch, or Telecoil position.

Please inquire at the Cloak Room for this service.

A Hearing Loop is also installed at the main Box Office counter windows. This amplifies Box Office staff and customer voices to assist when making enquires or booking tickets.

The Companion Card is accepted for all performances at the Sydney Opera House. Patrons holding a Companion Card can call Sydney Symphony Orchestra box office (02) 8215 4600 or the Sydney Opera House on +61 2 9250 7752 to discuss seating requirements.

Stairs

For those with limited mobility, there are seating locations within the Concert Hall that have significant amounts of stairs to seats. The below step counts are from the nearest level access point including all available public lifts.

• Concert Hall Stalls – minimum 0, maximum 22
• Concert Hall Dress Circle – minimum 4, maximum 28
• Concert Hall Dress Circle Boxes – minimum 0, maximum 15
• Concert Hall Platform Boxes – minimum 39, maximum 54
• Concert Hall Choir & Organ Seating – minimum 43, maximum 6

Accessible Toilets

Lower Concourse: two facilities, one located at the bottom of the escalators from East Circular Quay and one near Opera Kitchen.

Main Box Office Level: two facilities, located in the corridor next to the Box Office.

Courtesy Wheelchairs

A limited number of courtesy wheelchairs (standard manual wheelchairs) are available for loan one hour before performances for patrons attending events in the Concert Hall. They are available by the entrance of the Western Foyers (at the top of the escalators).

Assistance animals

Guide dogs or any animals trained to assist people with disabilities are welcome inside all areas of the Sydney Opera House. To ensure appropriate seating is allocated, please advise of your requirements when booking.

Between Friday 24 May to 15 June 2024 only the Courtesy Bus pickup and drop will be at the bus stop on Philip St outside Justice and Police Museum.

The Shuttle Bus (Courtesy Bus) is a free service offered by Sydney Opera House for elderly and less mobile customers and runs between Circular Quay near Stand B on Alfred Street (under the Cahill Expressway) and the Vehicle Concourse. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Running times vary dependant on performance times and activities onsite. Please contact the Sydney Opera House Box Office to confirm the specific schedule in advance on (02) 9250 7777 (Monday to Saturday, 9am–8.30pm and Sunday, 10am–6pm AEST).

For more information, visit the Sydney Opera House website here.