New Garden amphitheatre inspired by the love of nature and music

A stunning new amphitheatre has opened this week inside the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney thanks to a generous donation from Robert Constable and his family, as well as supporters of the Foundation and Friends of the Botanic Gardens.

The new amphitheatre is located directly behind the Sydney Conservatorium of Music near the peaceful Herb Garden and Pavilion and aims to inspire the next generation of musicians and gardeners.

Sydney Conservatorium of Music students opened the new amphitheatre with remarkable performances and students will continue to perform free public music concerts.

The amphitheatre will also be a versatile venue space to hire for theatre productions, public talks, marriage ceremonies, generating vital income to fund the important science, horticulture, and education work of the Botanic Gardens of Sydney.  

Botanic Gardens of Sydney Chief Executive Denise Ora thanked Mr Constable and his family at the opening event this week for their inspiration and generosity to make this captivating outdoor setting a reality.

“It is through the kind generosity of supporters like the Constable family, that we can continue to deliver our innovative science, education and conservation outcomes at Australia's oldest scientific institution, while providing incredible amenity for residents and visitors to Sydney," Ms Ora said.

Sydney Conservatorium of Music Dean, Professor Anna Reid, said the remarkable donation and idea for the amphitheatre represents an enduring testament to the profound impact of music on our lives.

“We are truly humbled and overjoyed by the vision of Mr Constable and his family, which not only offers our students invaluable performance practice but also spreads the joy of music far beyond the walls of our Conservatorium," Prof. Reid said.