Handa on Harbour is an open-air event

The venue and the stage are completely uncovered and there is a certain risk of bad weather. The event is an all-weather experience and Opera is committed to going ahead with a performance of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour even in doubtful weather conditions. We want everyone at Handa Opera at Sydney Harbour to have a wonderful night and we understand that the experience can be affected by rain. Please come prepared so that you are as comfortable as possible, and ready to support the performers, who will carry on singing in the rain.

Bring warm and waterproof clothing

Sydney weather is full of surprises so please bring warm and waterproof clothing, just in case. Please note that although umbrellas can be brought to the venue, out of consideration for other members of the audience they cannot be used during the performance.

Ponchos

Ponchos will be available for customers who have not come prepared but because showers can be passing, ponchos will only be given out once it has been raining for 5 minutes straight. Ponchos will be available for collection fom the front and back of the seating area. Ponchos will be re-collected at the exits, to avoid littering the gardens and harbour area.

Performance pauses and cancellations

While we endeavour to perform in all weather conditions, we will cancel a performance during electrical storms (within 10km radius) or during times of extremely high winds and/or extremely heavy rain. The decision to cancel a performance is not made until 7.30pm or later and a cancellation may be called during the performance. Please plan to travel to the venue for a 7.30pm performance start time even in doubtful weather conditions.

In some cases due to weather conditions, may have a delayed start time or be delayed by up to 50 minutes at any point throughout the performance. When delaying a performance, Opera Australia must consider the safety of its performers in calling a performance stop.

If a performance is cancelled prior to interval, ticket holders can exchange the ticket for a subsequent performance or have the ticket price refunded in full. Customers should contact the organisation from whom they purchased their tickets (i.e. Opera Australia / Ticketmaster / ) to organise an exchange or refund the next business day.

Auxiliary expenses including travel, accommodation or hospitality which you have arranged in conjunction with the performance are at your own risk and not refundable by Opera Australia.