Ready, Set, Listen! The Planets presented by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra tickets
About Ready, Set, Listen! The Planets
Holst’s iconic The Planets is one of the best-loved pieces of music ever written. Full of memorable melodies and dramatic moments, you can almost see our solar system spinning around you as you listen.
Designed to engage children aged 0–5 in active live music listening, these 30-minute interactive performances feature the extraordinary musicians of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra performing music arranged for a small ensemble by composer Tim Hansen alongside leading children’s entertainer Emily Who.
These performances offer comfortable floor seating for families. Sit, listen, and move around with your children as they explore classical music in a fun, relaxed and welcoming environment.
Ready, Set, Listen! is the perfect first concert experience to ignite your child’s imagination and spark a love of music.
Categories
Age
Ages 0–5.
Start date
31st October, 2026
End date
31st October, 2026
Venue
The Studio | Sydney Opera House
Accessibility
Step-free access with lifts and wheelchair seating, accessible bathrooms across multiple levels, assistive listening, captioned and audio-described performances, and registered service animals are welcome throughout the Sydney Opera House.
Directions
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Sydney Opera House is short six-minute walk from Circular Quay, with frequent trains, buses and ferries. An accessible shuttle also operates between Circular Quay and the venue for those who require assistance.
BY BICYCLE: Bike parking is available beneath the Monumental Steps.
BY CAR: Parking is available at Wilson Parking Sydney Opera House Car Park, open 24/7 with undercover access to the Lower Concourse. Accessible parking spaces are also available on site.
More information about Ready, Set, Listen! The Planets
Presenter: Emily Who
Arranger: Tim Hansen
With: 2026 Sydney Symphony Fellows
PROGRAM
HOLST arr. Hansen Excerpts from The Planets
Frequently asked questions
Which theatre is Ready, Set, Listen! The Planets at?
Ready, Set, Listen! The Planets is at Sydney's The Studio | Sydney Opera House, which is located at Bennelong Point, Sydney, 2000.
What is the age recommendation for Ready, Set, Listen! The Planets?
Ages 0–5.
How do you get tickets for Ready, Set, Listen! The Planets?
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How long is Ready, Set, Listen! The Planets on for?
Tickets for Ready, Set, Listen! The Planets are available through 31 October 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Is Ready, Set, Listen! The Planets accessible?
Step-free access with lifts and wheelchair seating, accessible bathrooms across multiple levels, assistive listening, captioned and audio-described performances, and registered service animals are welcome throughout the Sydney Opera House.