‘Dad, Dad, you won!’: Lin Utzon on life with the man who designed the Opera House

Fifty years since the opening of the building that changed Australia, I spoke to Lin Utzon about the ups and downs of the man who designed it.

• October 22, 2023
• by Peter FitzSimons

Curtain call: The Opera House secrets made public after five decades

One of the highlights of the opening of the Sydney Opera House in October 1973 was the colourful stage curtains. But they have been hidden away in storage ever since, until now.

• October 21, 2023
• by Helen Pitt

The 10,000 people and 5000 drawings that built our $102 million Opera House

As it celebrates its 50th anniversary with 37,000 visitors expected to attend open house celebrations this weekend, the Sydney Opera House honours the people who built Australia’s best loved building.

• October 21, 2023
• by Helen Pitt

King Charles leads well-wishes for Sydney Opera House’s 50th birthday

Best wishes from all over Australia and the world have poured in to the Sydney Opera House, as the building celebrates its 50th birthday.

• October 20, 2023
• by Helen Pitt

Tim Minchin hopes ‘people feel lightened’ by new Sydney Opera House song

Performer Tim Minchin has written a song to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sydney’s world-famous Opera House.

• October 18, 2023
• by Helen Pitt

From potted possum to pavlova: the changing tastes of Sydney diners

If you want to plot the evolution of Australian fine dining, just take a glimpse at the 1973 menu of the Bennelong restaurant at the Sydney Opera House.

• October 15, 2023
• by Helen Pitt

Jørn again: In the year of the Voice, our unfinished Opera House is a perfect national symbol

Defying simple definitions, the Sydney Opera House encapsulates the contradictions of the country it has come to symbolise.

• October 7, 2023
• by Nick Bryant

Our Opera House is a marvel, but would it be built today?

Australia’s favourite ‘house’ is turning 50 in a couple of weeks and the Herald has kicked off the celebrations.

• September 29, 2023
• by Bevan Shields

Sydney Opera House commemorative 50th anniversary magazine

Sydney Opera House commemorative 50th anniversary magazine

From opera to Oprah: The Sydney Opera House 50th anniversary quiz

How well do you know the iconic Aussie structure? Test your knowledge.

• September 28, 2023