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
Complete access information for all Sydney Opera House theatres may be found here
There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in all theatres. To book accessible seating contact Box Office on +61 2 9250 7777
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE:
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Sydney Opera House is a six-minute walk to Circular Quay which is regularly served by public buses, trains and ferries to Circular Quay.
BY BICYCLE: Bicycle parking is located beneath the Monumental Steps.
BY CAR: Wilson Parking owns and operates the public Sydney Opera House Car Park, which is located at 2 Macquarie Street (Northern end). The car park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, and has undercover access to the Sydney Opera House Lower Concourse.
Further information of getting to the Sydney Opera House can be found here.
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.
How much are tickets for Ready, Set, Listen! The Planets?
Ready, Set, Listen! The Planets tickets start at $30.
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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