Sydney and theatre go hand in hand. We’ve got some of the world’s best plays, musicals, immersive shows and more landing in Australia’s capital this year—The Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour and My Fair Lady at Sydney Opera House, just to name a few. Whether you’re a local or visiting from afar, Sydney’s theatre shows promise world-class entertainment perfect for date nights, family outings or solo adventures. Explore the top Sydney theatre shows 2026 schedules, tickets and must-see events here.
Sydney theatre shows 2026: best musicals, plays and productions
If you’re hunting for unforgettable stage shows and live performances in Sydney, 2026 has something for every kind of theatre lover.
1. The Phantom of the Opera
Kicking off our list of the best Sydney theatre shows in 2026 is The Phantom of the Opera. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic is one of the most beloved musicals in Sydney and returns to Fleet Steps at Sydney Harbour for its 40th anniversary. The score is studded with hits: “The Music of the Night”, “All I Ask of You”, “Masquerade” and of course, the iconic title track.
🗓️From 27 March
📍Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point
2. Anastasia
Ready to journey to the past? ANASTASIA The Broadway Musical is making its Australian debut at Sydney Lyric this autumn—one of the top new musicals in Sydney in 2026. The show follows Anastasia, an amnesiac orphan in 1920s St. Petersburg who travels to Paris to find her long-lost family. The family-friendly musical features classics like “Once Upon a December” and “Paris Hold the Key (To Your Heart)”
🗓️From 7 April
📍Sydney Lyric
3. The Jury Experience
The Jury Experience brings immersive theatre to Sydney through a thrilling live courtroom drama where audience members step into the role of jurors to decide verdicts on captivating cases. The experience challenges the audience with complex moral dilemmas, riveting cross-examinations and dramatic twists. This interactive theatre experience in Sydney inside Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace has earned rave reviews for sparking engaging debates and making the audience question the very essence of justice.
Get your tickets to The Jury Experience in Sydney here.🗓️Selected dates
📍Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
4. The Lion King
Winner of six Tony Awards, The Lion King returns to Sydney this April. The larger-than-life production travels through the Pride Lands, opening with the euphoric “Circle of Life” followed by classics like “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” and “Hakuna Matata”. Join Simba on his journey through self-discovery and enjoy one of the most popular theatre shows in Sydney.
🗓️From April
📍 Capitol Theatre
5. Pretty Woman: The Musical
Pretty Woman: The Musical is the fabulous stage adaptation of the beloved 1990 rom-com film featuring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. The stage version features an original score by GRAMMY Award winner Bryan Adams and longtime collaborator Jim Vallance, adding a contemporary rock edge to the beloved story. Expect glamour, humour, high-energy choreography and that iconic shopping scene translated to the stage.
🗓️From February
📍 Theatre Royal Sydney
6. Pride & Prejudice (sort of)
Straight from the West End comes Pride & Prejudice (sort of)—an Olivier-award-winning theatre show that reimagines Jane Austen’s most iconic love story in a humorous light. It’s one of the funniest comedy theatre shows in Sydney: five women ignite Austen’s world of love, class and chaos, pouring heart, wit and unstoppable energy into every moment.
🗓️From July
📍 Sydney Opera House
7. My Fair Lady
70 years after its debut on Broadway, My Fair Lady returns to Sydney Opera House—and it’s one of the most-anticipated theatre shows in Sydney this year. The 2016 revival was directed by the one and only Julie Andrews and now, 10 years on, Karen Johnson Mortimer takes the reins. Under Mortimer’s direction, the production showcases fresh choreography and updated staging but keeps the magic of the original with elegant period costumes and the traditional score.
🗓️From September
📍 Sydney Opera House
