What the Ocean Said

What to Expect

What the Ocean Said is a relaxing storytelling experience for children and their grownups. You are invited to relax in a sea of pillows amidst a magical space of calm. Follow the journey of a humpback whale diving deep into the water, and expanding into the reaches of the ocean itself. With mindfulness techniques wrapped up in a story time adventure, we’ll introduce younger children to meditation, and offer bigger kids a whole new perspective.

Activity Details

- Join creativity and wellness for young children, with our specially commissioned storytelling and meditation experience with digital projections.

- This is a sensory world of vivid storytelling, dreamy electronic music, animation and the wonder of our Sydney Harbour.

- Recommended for ages 4+.

- Young people under the age of 15 must be accompanied at all times.

- Under 12 months (babes in arms) admitted free of charge and do not require a ticket - all other attendees require a paid ticket.

Location and Access

- In the Centre for Creativity

- Sydney Opera House

- Bennelong Point

- Sydney NSW 2000

- Wheelchair accessible

- There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations available.

Important Information

- The duration of this event is 60 minutes.

- Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.

- The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.

Booking and Prices

- Standard: $25

- $8.95 booking fee applies per transaction

- Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice.

- Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.

- Sydney Opera House Insiders pre-sale 9am, Tuesday 19 November 2025

- What’s On e-newsletter pre-sale 9am, Wednesday 20 November 2025

- General Public tickets on-sale 9am, Thursday 21 November 2025