The sight of the Sydney Opera House lit up in the city's harbour is always a highlight of any holiday to Australia, but this October it will be more special than ever.
That is because the iconic building is celebrating its 40th anniversary and a series of events have been planned to mark the occasion.
Among them is a star studded concert on 27 October featuring the Sydney Symphony Orchestra performing Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and Opera Australia soloists.
Ending the evening with a rendition of Beethoven's Ninth will be particularly poignant, as it was played when the Queen declared the venue open in 1973.
Dennis Watkins, artistic director of the event, told the Sydney Morning Herald: 'We will honour the past and also look forward.'
A week prior to the concert, tourists will be able to wander around the Opera House as it will have an open door policy between 9am and 1pm on 20 October, with cake and music also provided.
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