Theatre Shows | Sydney
Sydney boasts a vibrant and illustrious theatrical tradition that showcases the most current and captivating hit shows, musicals, and plays from across the globe.
The Sydney Theatre District is a dynamic and thriving hub for performing arts. It encompasses a diverse range of theaters, cultural venues, and artistic institutions that collectively form the vibrant tapestry of the city's theatrical landscape.
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Opera in the Pub at The Harold
When: Tuesday 7th July 2026 (1st Tuesday of the month)
Opera . . . in a pub? You heard right! Opera Bites brings best-loved opera hits to the relaxed atmosphere of your local pub. Opera Bites has partnered with The Harold in Glebe to bring you the world's favourite ope..
Freestyle Kings | 2026 Australian Tour
When: Sunday 8th February 2026 to Tuesday 25th August 2026
Where: Australia
Are you ready Australia Freestyle Kings' adrenaline-pumping family fun event is returning in 2026! The Freestyle Kings Live is heading across Australia in the 2026 "World Tour". This is an action packed show fe..
Anastasia - The Broadway Musical
When: Tuesday 7th April 2026 to Sunday 19th July 2026
Where: Sydney Lyric Theatre
ANASTASIA - the romantic and adventure-filled hit musical inspired by the beloved film! Rising star Georgina Hopson leads the cast as Anya, alongside international stage sensation Robert Tripolino as Dmitry. The..
The Lion King | The World's #1 Musical
When: Saturday 18th April 2026 to Sunday 30th August 2026
Where: Capitol Theatre - Sydney
Disney Presents The Lion King at Capitol Theatre, Sydney It is time! Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly..
The Pirates of Penzance
When: Tuesday 12th May 2026 to Sunday 7th June 2026
Where: Sydney Lyric Theatre
The Pirates of Penzance or The Slave of Duty Five Actors. Every Role. For the first time ever, Hayes Theatre Co brings one of its landmark productions to the Foundry stage. After a sold-out extended season at..
Come Alive - The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
When: Tuesday 19th May 2026 to Sunday 26th July 2026
Where: Entertainment Quarter
Step inside the Hippodrome and into the world of The Greatest Showman as COME ALIVE! Hear the iconic anthems of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul including 'This Is Me', 'Rewrite the Stars', and 'A Million Dreams' in a he..
Tootsie
When: Friday 22nd May 2026 to Sunday 21st June 2026
Where: Teatro at the Italian Forum
Described by The New York Post as "Broadway's funniest new musical" and praised by Rolling Stone as "musical comedy heaven", Tootsie is the laugh-out-loud story of a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find w..
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
When: Friday 22nd May 2026 to Sunday 21st June 2026
Where: Hayes Theatre
The con is on. Get ready to be seduced, swindled, and swept off your feet - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels hits the Hayes in a glittering new production that's all charm, chaos, and con artistry at its most delicious. ..
Who's Bad | Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience @ Enmore Theatre
When: Friday 5th June 2026
Where: Enmore Theatre
Who's Bad's live performance is an unrivaled celebration of pop music's one true King. Get ready to experience the magic of Michael Jackson like never before with 'Who's Bad' the ultimate tribute show hitting stages..
Who's Bad | Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience @ EVAN Theatre
When: Saturday 6th June 2026
Who's Bad's live performance is an unrivaled celebration of pop music's one true King. Get ready to experience the magic of Michael Jackson like never before with 'Who's Bad' the ultimate tribute show hitting stages..
We Didn't Start the Pyre - A Medieval Murder Mystery
When: Saturday 6th June 2026
Where: HP Bowlo
Welcome to the town of Dork: your average 14th century village where everyone is about to die. As whispers of plague spread across the countryside, the frightened townsfolk gather at the Dork Inn awaiting the arriva..
Toy Symphony
When: Thursday 18th June 2026 to Saturday 20th June 2026
Roland Henning has writer's block. Unlike the creative torment Roland experiences in Michael Gow's earlier play Furious, he is frozen, trapped by an artist's worst fear: the inability to put pen to paper. Guided by ..
Disney On Ice: Magic in the Stars - Newcastle
When: Thursday 9th July 2026 to Sunday 12th July 2026
Chart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice - where every story starts with a wish! Take a magical journey with Mickey Minnie and friends through the timeless stories of Cinderella Aladdin Toy Story and C..
Abbie Chatfield Loves Men - Anita's Theatre
When: Friday 10th July 2026
Where: Anita's Theatre
After trauma dumping to 18000 ticket holders across the country Abbie Chatfield returns with a brand-new show dedicated to men. The good the bad the wildly overconfident and the ones writing books about being "alpha..
Abbie Chatfield Loves Men - State Theatre
When: Saturday 11th July 2026
Where: State Theatre
After trauma dumping to 18000 ticket holders across the country Abbie Chatfield returns with a brand-new show dedicated to men. The good the bad the wildly overconfident and the ones writing books about being "alpha..
The Addams Family
When: Saturday 11th July 2026 to Sunday 9th August 2026
Where: Hayes Theatre
Guess who's coming to dinner? Get ready for a fun, mysterious, and freaky spin on one of the world's most famous families with The Addams Family! Brought to you by the acclaimed team behind the 2025 Hayes Theatre s..
Velvet Inferno | Burn baby burn
When: Sunday 12th July 2026 to Sunday 13th September 2026
Where: Sydney Opera House
Welcome to Velvet. A nightclub where disco reigns supreme and the allure of the dancefloor is inescapable. Velvet Inferno is a 70-minute, non-stop disco spectacular with boiling hot vocals and jaw-dropping circus a..
Disney On Ice: Magic in the Stars - Sydney
When: Wednesday 15th July 2026
Where: Afterpay Arena
Chart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice - where every story starts with a wish! Take a magical journey with Mickey Minnie and friends through the timeless stories of Cinderella Aladdin Toy Story and C..
The Big Bubble Show... In Space
When: Wednesday 15th July 2026
Where: Coliseum Theatre
Blast off on a dazzling, soap-fuelled journey through the cosmos in The Big Bubble Show.. In Space! - exclusive to Sydney these school holidays. Witness the impossible as bubble rockets soar skyward, shimmering sph..
Pride And Prejudice (sort of)
When: Thursday 16th July 2026 to Sunday 30th August 2026
Where: Sydney Opera House
The five star West End sensation Songs, silliness and sensibility. Following its London triumph, where it won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice (sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling o..
Waitress
When: Saturday 1st August 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Where: Sydney Lyric Theatre
Everyone deserves a slice of happiness! Broadway's smash-hit musical WAITRESS is baking its way to Australia for the very first time! Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film and brought to life by a trailblaz..
Dita Von Teese: Nocturnelle
When: Friday 14th August 2026
Where: State Theatre
The ever-reigning Queen of Burlesque Dita Von Teese returns to Australia and New Zealand with her most opulent show yet: Nocturnelle. With Nocturnelle Dita unveils a bewitching new vision - an exquisite blend of old..
PAW Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue | Sydney
When: Saturday 15th August 2026 to Sunday 16th August 2026
Where: TikTok Entertainment Centre
The PAW Patrol are on a roll and LIVE on stage! The heroic characters from the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airing on Nickelodeon, will complete a ruff-r..
The Shark Is Broken
When: Friday 28th August 2026 to Sunday 27th September 2026
Where: Sydney Lyric Theatre
By Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon When the shark won't work the drama does. Behind the scenes of Jaws three actors are stranded on a boat as tempers flare egos clash and a cinematic legend hangs by a thread. Th..❊ Theatres ❊
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Is there a more iconic theatre building in the world?Sydney Opera House is Australia's leading performing arts centre. Interestingly, while its known worldwide, many do not know that its a performance venue.
Venues within the Sydney Opera House include: Concert Hall (above), Joan Sutherland Theatre, Studio, Drama Theatre, Playhouse, Centre for Creatyivituy and Utzon Room.
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