If you’ve ever found yourself dancing in the kitchen to Holding Out for a Hero or belting out Footloose on a road trip, brace yourself, because a high-octane, neon-drenched musical extravaganza is about to hit the stage. Footloose: The Musical is coming to Sydney on August 15, 2025. It’s a glittery explosion of unforgettable anthems, rebellious teen spirit, and full-throttle dance numbers that will have you itching to kick off your Sunday shoes. Be among the first to experience the hype by grabbing your tickets here. Plus, if you’re down to check out the preview on August 14, you’ll get discounted tickets!
First things first: if you’ve seen the 1984 cult classic (the one that made Kevin Bacon a household name and had every teen wishing their town had a dance barn), then you already know what you’re in for: big tunes, bigger moves, and even bigger feels. This musical features a jukebox of absolute 80s gold. When Footloose hit Broadway in 1998, it brought the house down and earned Tony Award nominations for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical. And now, it’s arriving in Sydney in all its electrifying, retro-glam glory, ready to take the city by storm with a bunch of extra new songs. It’s got that perfect blend of pop-culture pizzazz and Broadway pedigree.
But this isn’t just a nostalgia trip. This is a story about fighting for freedom, embracing joy, and dancing through life’s toughest moments—themes that still resonate just as deeply today as they did 40 years ago. From OG fans to Gen Zs discovering the decade that brought us cassette tapes, this is a show for everyone.
Whether you’re craving a hit of pure 80s nostalgia or just want a night out that delivers wall-to-wall bops, Footloose: The Musical is the kind of feel-good, high-energy spectacle that will have you humming all the way home. With its infectious soundtrack and stellar production value, it’s going to sell fast. But you don’t have to miss out—get your tickets here and score the best seats in the house.
FOOTLOOSE
Stage Adaptation by DEAN PITCHFORD and WALTER BOBBIE
Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by TOM SNOW Lyrics by DEAN PITCHFORD
Additional Music by ERIC CARMEN, SAMMY HAGAR, KENNY LOGGINS and JIM STEINMAN
