2026 Sydney Subscriptions

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

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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.

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.

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