2026. Empower.
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Sydney 2026
Engine
24 June – 12 July 2026
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Current
3 – 20 September 2026
Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company
2026. Empower.
Empower is the driving spirit of 2026. It reflects the force that dance holds when people move with purpose, when bodies speak with a shared voice and when artistic expression becomes an act of freedom. It is about the power that rises when dancers, creators and audiences come together in celebration, in curiosity and in a collective desire to push movement into new territory.
2026 will be an exhilarating year that reflects the Company’s legacy while forging a future defined by creative expansion and fearless exploration. Across two Sydney seasons, national and international touring, and a suite of programs dedicated to supporting independent artists, 2026 continues the Company’s exploration into the development of contemporary dance.
Book a 2026 subscription package and get the best tickets to Engine and Current with a satisfying discount and no booking fee.
Save with a 2-Season Subscription or enjoy a premium experience with a Chair’s Evening Subscription.
Engine
24 June – 12 July 2026 | Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Current
3 – 20 September 2026 | Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company
Engine is a striking triple bill set to ignite the Sydney Opera House stage with raw power.
Uniting three extraordinary choreographers; Rafael Bonachela, Melanie Lane and Fran Diaz Engine promises an exhilarating, electrifying performance punctuated by bold, fearless dance. The program features the premiere of The Journey Itself Is Home, Bonachela’s newest work with music by Grammy Award-winning composer Bryce Dessner. Returning to the stage is audience favourite and critically acclaimed Love Lock by Melanie Lane — a feast for the senses — featuring costumes by Australian fashion designer Akira Isogawa and a score composed by UK electronic artist Clark. Making his Australian debut, Berlin-based Spanish choreographer Fran Diaz presents his hypnotic work The Mass Ornament.
Current threads together three short new commissions from Australian choreographers; Jenni Large, Raghav Handa and Azzam Mohamed, with the Australian premiere of Rafael Bonachela’s seminal work E2 7SD. Presented as a seamless, continuous experience, the works will form a compelling portrait of contemporary Australian dance: diverse in form, voice and perspective, yet united by curiosity and originality of expression.
“2026 will be a truly momentous year for Sydney Dance Company, a milestone that will be unforgettable. It’s a year of reflection, celebration, reinvention… and empowerment. Every season we push contemporary dance to its edge, and next year will be something else entirely. Our Empowering program celebrates the courage to create, to innovate and to inspire.” – Rafael Bonachela
Stay up to date with all the behind-the-scenes action via our eNewsletter or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.
Give the gift of an unforgettable experience with our Performance Vouchers – valid to be used towards a 2026 Subscription Package!
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating someone to a night out, our vouchers offer the perfect way to enjoy world-class contemporary dance.
Redeemable for any of our seasons, these vouchers give your loved ones the freedom to choose a show and a time that suits them.
2-Season Subscription
Engine
24 June – 12 July 2026
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Current
3 – 20 September 2026
Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company
Save 15% off tickets to both Sydney seasons and enjoy a host of other amazing benefits.
There are so many benefits available when you subscribe to Sydney Dance Company!
Best Seats get to the best seats in the house, before anyone else.
15% Savings save 15% on tickets and waive the $5 booking fee.
Fee-Free & Flexible enjoy flexibility with no exchange fees if you need to change your booking.
Our Partners & Arts Community receive exclusive offers from our industry friends, with discounts to exhibitions, performances, and special savings from partners like The Saturday Paper.
Engine
24 June – 12 July 2026 | Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
| Wednesday - Friday | Premium | A-Reserve | B-Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $97.75 | $84.15 | $68.00 |
| Concession* | $97.75 | $68.85 | $55.25 |
| Saturday & Sunday | Premium | A-Reserve | B-Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $106.25 | $92.65 | $76.50 |
| Concession* | $106.25 | $77.35 | $63.75 |
Current
3 – 20 September 2026 | Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company
| Wednesday - Sunday | A-Reserve |
|---|---|
| Adult | $80.75 |
| Concession* | $65.45 |
*Concession tickets are valid for Full Time Students, Pensioners, Seniors and those who are Unemployed.
Authorised ticket sellers
The only authorised ticket seller for 2026 Annual Subscriptions is Sydney Dance Company.
The only authorised ticket sellers for 2026 Single Tickets are Sydney Dance Company, Sydney Opera House and Today Tix. Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered valid and reliable. In accordance with Terms and Conditions, Sydney Dance Company reserves the right to cancel tickets purchased from a Third Party Website (reseller) and the ticket holder may be refused admission to the event. For more information on purchasing tickets safely and securely, read Live Performance Australia’s Safe Tix Guide here.
Chair's Evening Subscription
Engine
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Current
Wednesday 9 September 2026
Join us for an intimate Chair’s Evening during our Sydney seasons, hosted by Sydney Dance Company Chair of the Board Emma-Jane Newton. Enjoy special insights into the works from the creative team and connect with the Sydney Dance Company family over drinks and canapés as we celebrate the season together.
Engine | Wednesday 1 July 2026
7.30pm performance at the Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House.
Pre-performance reception with the artistic team.
Time and location to be confirmed.
Price: $180 (when purchased with a Current Chair’s Evening Subscription)
Current | Wednesday 9 September 2026
7.30pm performance at the Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company.
Pre-performance reception with the artistic team.
Time and location to be confirmed.
Price: $125 (when purchased with an Engine Chair’s Evening Subscription)
Experience the very best of Sydney Dance Company in 2026 with a Chair’s Evening Subscription Package (Engine and Current).
| Chair's Evening Subscription | $305.00 |
To talk about becoming more involved with the Sydney Dance Company family, please contact our Philanthropy Team on +61 2 9258 4882 or via email.
Audience & Media
Engine
24 June – 12 July 2026
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Current
3 – 20 September 2026
Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company
“To be able to witness the enormous talent of our local dancers, who are choreographed so beautifully by Rafael Bonachela, is truly awesome, it makes me proud to be an Australian.” – Subscriber
“We have subscribed for the past 42 years… This live connection and the care that you give to reaching for your audience is palpable. It’s beautiful, real and hugely enlivening.” – Michael P, Subscriber
“Make no mistake, this is a serious contemporary dance company with highly trained, versatile dancers that deserve a place on the world stage. Do not miss the chance to see this accomplished company that will no doubt take the world by storm.” – The Wonderful World of Dance
Venue Info
Engine
24 June – 12 July 2026
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Current
3 – 20 September 2026
Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company
To book accessibility seating, or for information or assistance attending a performance, please contact our Box Office on 02 9221 4811 or email boxoffice@sydneydancecompany.com.
For information or assistance visiting the Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company, please contact our Customer Services on 02 9258 4818 or email sdc@sydneydancecomapny.com.
For information or assistance visiting the Drama Theatre at the Sydney Opera House, please contact Sydney Opera House General Enquiries on 1300 764 849 or email infodesk@sydneyoperahouse.com.au.
Venue Visitor Information
| Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House | |
| Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company |
Sydney 2026
Engine
24 June – 12 July 2026
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Current
3 – 20 September 2026
Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company
2026. Empower.
Empower is the driving spirit of 2026. It reflects the force that dance holds when people move with purpose, when bodies speak with a shared voice and when artistic expression becomes an act of freedom. It is about the power that rises when dancers, creators and audiences come together in celebration, in curiosity and in a collective desire to push movement into new territory.
2026 will be an exhilarating year that reflects the Company’s legacy while forging a future defined by creative expansion and fearless exploration. Across two Sydney seasons, national and international touring, and a suite of programs dedicated to supporting independent artists, 2026 continues the Company’s exploration into the development of contemporary dance.
Book a 2026 subscription package and get the best tickets to Engine and Current with a satisfying discount and no booking fee.
Save with a 2-Season Subscription or enjoy a premium experience with a Chair’s Evening Subscription.
Engine
24 June – 12 July 2026 | Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Current
3 – 20 September 2026 | Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company
Engine is a striking triple bill set to ignite the Sydney Opera House stage with raw power.
Uniting three extraordinary choreographers; Rafael Bonachela, Melanie Lane and Fran Diaz Engine promises an exhilarating, electrifying performance punctuated by bold, fearless dance. The program features the premiere of The Journey Itself Is Home, Bonachela’s newest work with music by Grammy Award-winning composer Bryce Dessner. Returning to the stage is audience favourite and critically acclaimed Love Lock by Melanie Lane — a feast for the senses — featuring costumes by Australian fashion designer Akira Isogawa and a score composed by UK electronic artist Clark. Making his Australian debut, Berlin-based Spanish choreographer Fran Diaz presents his hypnotic work The Mass Ornament.
Current threads together three short new commissions from Australian choreographers; Jenni Large, Raghav Handa and Azzam Mohamed, with the Australian premiere of Rafael Bonachela’s seminal work E2 7SD. Presented as a seamless, continuous experience, the works will form a compelling portrait of contemporary Australian dance: diverse in form, voice and perspective, yet united by curiosity and originality of expression.
“2026 will be a truly momentous year for Sydney Dance Company, a milestone that will be unforgettable. It’s a year of reflection, celebration, reinvention… and empowerment. Every season we push contemporary dance to its edge, and next year will be something else entirely. Our Empowering program celebrates the courage to create, to innovate and to inspire.” – Rafael Bonachela
Stay up to date with all the behind-the-scenes action via our eNewsletter or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.
Give the gift of an unforgettable experience with our Performance Vouchers – valid to be used towards a 2026 Subscription Package!
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating someone to a night out, our vouchers offer the perfect way to enjoy world-class contemporary dance.
Redeemable for any of our seasons, these vouchers give your loved ones the freedom to choose a show and a time that suits them.
2-Season Subscription
Engine
24 June – 12 July 2026
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Current
3 – 20 September 2026
Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company
Save 15% off tickets to both Sydney seasons and enjoy a host of other amazing benefits.
There are so many benefits available when you subscribe to Sydney Dance Company!
Best Seats get to the best seats in the house, before anyone else.
15% Savings save 15% on tickets and waive the $5 booking fee.
Fee-Free & Flexible enjoy flexibility with no exchange fees if you need to change your booking.
Our Partners & Arts Community receive exclusive offers from our industry friends, with discounts to exhibitions, performances, and special savings from partners like The Saturday Paper.
Engine
24 June – 12 July 2026 | Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
| Wednesday - Friday: | Adult |
| Premium: | $97.75 |
| A-Reserve: | $84.15 |
| B-Reserve: | $68.00 |
| Wednesday - Friday: | Concession* |
| Premium: | $97.75 |
| A-Reserve: | $68.85 |
| B-Reserve: | $55.25 |
| Saturday & Sunday: | Adult |
| Premium: | $106.25 |
| A-Reserve: | $92.65 |
| B-Reserve: | $76.50 |
| Saturday & Sunday: | Concession* |
| Premium: | $106.25 |
| A-Reserve: | $77.35 |
| B-Reserve: | $63.75 |
Current
3 – 20 September 2026 | Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company
| Wednesday - Sunday: | Adult |
| A-Reserve: | $80.75 |
| Wednesday - Sunday: | Concession* |
| A-Reserve: | $65.45 |
*Concession tickets are valid for Full Time Students, Pensioners, Seniors and those who are Unemployed.
Authorised ticket sellers
The only authorised ticket seller for 2026 Annual Subscriptions is Sydney Dance Company.
The only authorised ticket sellers for 2026 Single Tickets are Sydney Dance Company, Sydney Opera House and Today Tix. Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered valid and reliable. In accordance with Terms and Conditions, Sydney Dance Company reserves the right to cancel tickets purchased from a Third Party Website (reseller) and the ticket holder may be refused admission to the event. For more information on purchasing tickets safely and securely, read Live Performance Australia’s Safe Tix Guide here.
Chair's Evening Subscription
Engine
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Current
Wednesday 9 September 2026
Join us for an intimate Chair’s Evening during our Sydney seasons, hosted by Sydney Dance Company Chair of the Board Emma-Jane Newton. Enjoy special insights into the works from the creative team and connect with the Sydney Dance Company family over drinks and canapés as we celebrate the season together.
Engine | Wednesday 1 July 2026
7.30pm performance at the Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House.
Pre-performance reception with the artistic team.
Time and location to be confirmed.
Price: $180 (when purchased with a Current Chair’s Evening Subscription)
Current | Wednesday 9 September 2026
7.30pm performance at the Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company.
Pre-performance reception with the artistic team.
Time and location to be confirmed.
Price: $125 (when purchased with an Engine Chair’s Evening Subscription)
Experience the very best of Sydney Dance Company in 2026 with a Chair’s Evening Subscription Package (Engine and Current).
| Chair's Evening Subscription |
| $305.00 |
To talk about becoming more involved with the Sydney Dance Company family, please contact our Philanthropy Team on +61 2 9258 4882 or via email.
Audience & Media
Engine
24 June – 12 July 2026
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Current
3 – 20 September 2026
Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company
“To be able to witness the enormous talent of our local dancers, who are choreographed so beautifully by Rafael Bonachela, is truly awesome, it makes me proud to be an Australian.” – Subscriber
“We have subscribed for the past 42 years… This live connection and the care that you give to reaching for your audience is palpable. It’s beautiful, real and hugely enlivening.” – Michael P, Subscriber
“Make no mistake, this is a serious contemporary dance company with highly trained, versatile dancers that deserve a place on the world stage. Do not miss the chance to see this accomplished company that will no doubt take the world by storm.” – The Wonderful World of Dance
Venue Info
Engine
24 June – 12 July 2026
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Current
3 – 20 September 2026
Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company
To book accessibility seating, or for information or assistance attending a performance, please contact our Box Office on 02 9221 4811 or email boxoffice@sydneydancecompany.com.
For information or assistance visiting the Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company, please contact our Customer Services on 02 9258 4818 or email sdc@sydneydancecomapny.com.
For information or assistance visiting the Drama Theatre at the Sydney Opera House, please contact Sydney Opera House General Enquiries on 1300 764 849 or email infodesk@sydneyoperahouse.com.au.
Venue Visitor Information
| Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House |
| Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company |