The
Sydney Opera House is located in
Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia. It is one of the most distinctive and famous 20th century buildings, and one of the most famous
performing arts venues in the world. Situated on
Bennelong Point in
Sydney Harbour, with Sydneys Botanic Gardens to its south,adjacent to Circular Quay and just across the quay from the equally famous
Sydney Harbour Bridge, the building and its surroundings form an iconic Australian image.
As well as many touring
theatre,
ballet, and musical productions, the Opera House is the home of
Opera Australia, the
Sydney Theatre Company and the
Sydney Symphony. It is administered by the Opera House Trust, under the New South Wales Ministry of the Arts.