The construction of the Australian icon was plagued by technical problems, soaring costs, public anger and political infighting. In 1965, BBC Tonight visited the construction site.

Inaugurated in 1973, the Sydney Opera House is a great architectural work of the 20th century that brings together multiple strands of creativity and innovation in both architectural form and ...

Australia Day Live at the Sydney Opera House honours country and celebrates the Australian spirit with a spectacular fireworks and maritime show and performances from some of our biggest stars ...

As the sun sets on our national day, a Concert from the Sydney Opera House forecourt showcasing leading Aussie talent including Casey Donovan, Dami Im, William Barton, GANGgajang, Kate Miller-Heidke ...

It was at the Opera House in 1983 that the then ... a warmer welcome than the previous day, when an Indigenous senator ...

For more information about policies, productions and amenities, visit the Opera House's website. Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World (1981 reviews) ...

The Opera House's most distinctive feature ... It had been planned for Australia Day 1963, it was put off until early 1964, then until sometime in 1966, and now no one is bold enough even to ...