Aida on Sydney Harbour tickets
About Aida on Sydney Harbour
Aida is the ultimate in operatic spectacle: love, war and grandeur combine for an experience centuries in the making.
An 18-metre tall, 15-tonne rotating bust of Nefertiti overlooks the stage. 130 performers and musicians bring Ancient Egypt to life. Fireworks light up the sky at every performance.
Aida is the biggest opera we’ve ever mounted on Sydney Harbour. Verdi sets an intimate story of forbidden love against the fates of empires, where kingdoms rise and fall and history marches relentlessly on.
Few stages in the world can match Sydney Harbour for a production of this scale: as city lights begin to sparkle and the Sydney Opera House is silhouetted against the setting sun. With pop-up bars and dining this is one of the city’s most treasured events.
But amid all of the spectacle, there’s an emotional heart. Long after the fireworks have faded from the sky and Amneris sings her quiet, concluding prayer, you’ll see the true mastery of this opera: it is at once an historic epic and a profoundly moving human tragedy.
Know before you go
Performed in Italian with English surtitles.
Run time
2hr 40min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Categories
Opera, Drama, Must-See
Start date
27th March, 2027
End date
25th April, 2027
Venue
Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point, Sydney
Accessibility
Sections A-E, in the first 5 rows are best seats for persons with limited mobility, who are not wheelchair users. Please note upon entry, you will walk downhill and up a few stairs to seats. Upon exit, the path is uphill.
Directions
Mrs Macquaries Road, leading into the venue, is likely to experience traffic congestion. It is highly recommend avoiding this road by catching public transport or parking in surrounding car parks, and then catching the free shuttle bus.
Please note when walking from the train, bus, or ferry remember that access to the venue via the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney is only possible prior to 6:30pm in March and 6pm in April. After this time, the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney is closed from all entrances and not possible to walk through.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAIN: The nearest train stations are:St James: approximately a 16-minute walk (1.3 km), Martin Place: approximately an 18-minute walk (1.5 km),Circular Quay: approximately a 29-minute walk (2.3 km)
BY BUS: Bus route 200 stops on Macquarie Street.
BY CAR: The Domain Car Park is the closest car park and is open 24 hours, with a free shuttle bus available. Mobility parking spaces are located at the northern end of the ground floor.
Metered parking is also available on Mrs Macquaries Road, Hospital Road and Macquarie Street. Art Gallery Road may experience congestion, so an alternative drop-off/meeting point is recommended.
BY COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE BUS (wheelchair accessible): The pre-performance shuttle runs from 4:30pm until the performance starts, between the Domain Car Park and the venue entrance on Mrs Macquaries Road. The journey takes around 5 minutes. It does not stop at the Art Gallery of NSW. Please arrive early to allow time to be seated. The post-performance shuttle runs from 8:45pm until midnight, or until the last patron has left, stopping at the Domain Car Park. It does not stop at the Art Gallery of NSW.
More information about Aida on Sydney Harbour
★★★★ “A visually gorgeous Aida of spectacle.” - Sydney Morning Herald
Director: Gale Edwards
Set & Costume Designer: Mark Thompson
Lighting Designer: Matt Scott
Choreographer: Lucas Jervies
Sound Designer: Tony David Cray
Upcoming performances
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Aida on Sydney Harbour?
Aida on Sydney Harbour runs for 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Which theatre is Aida on Sydney Harbour at?
Aida on Sydney Harbour is at Sydney's Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point, Sydney, which is located at Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point, Sydney, 2000.
How much are tickets for Aida on Sydney Harbour?
Aida on Sydney Harbour tickets start at $84.
How do you get tickets for Aida on Sydney Harbour?
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How long is Aida on Sydney Harbour on for?
Tickets for Aida on Sydney Harbour are available through 25 April 2027 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Is Aida on Sydney Harbour accessible?
Sections A-E, in the first 5 rows are best seats for persons with limited mobility, who are not wheelchair users. Please note upon entry, you will walk downhill and up a few stairs to seats. Upon exit, the path is uphill.