Sydney Opera House 40th Anniversary Concert

Overview

Turning 40 is a big deal for anybody, and no less so for one of Sydney's most iconic buildings — the Sydney Opera House. And there's no better way to celebrate than with a huge concert under the shade of the famous sails in the newly renovated Forecourt.

The 40th Anniversary Concert comes as part of a month-long celebration of all things Bennelong, and kicks off with a slew of notable Australian musicians, such as alt-queen Sarah Blasko, piano pop princess Megan Washington and roots rock guru John Butler.

The concert will close with a homage to the illustrious beginnings of the Opera House, with a performance of Beethoven's 9th Symphony — 'Ode to Joy', for the less classically educated of us — the piece that opened the Opera House in 1973. The performance combines the collective talents of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Opera Australia and the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.

In order to celebrate Danish architect Jørn Utzon's infamous design, Australia's own Crown Princess Mary of Denmark will return home with her husband, Crown Prince Frederik, to bear witness to the festivities.

The Sydney Opera House is a brilliantly unique construction that has become synonymous with our Emerald City around the whole, wide world, and the 40th Anniversary Concert promises to be a fitting celebration of four decades of Bennelong Point's most famed resident.

In order to celebrate Danish architect Jørn Utzon's infamous design. Australia's own Crown Princess Mary of Denmark will return home with her husband, Crown Prince Federik, to bear witness to the festivities.