If you love your stage show to come with plenty of musical and theatrical highs – you’re in luck. Sydney hosts an impressive number of musicals each year, from the latest Broadway and West End shows to timeless classics. The best bit? You get to enjoy your entertainment in establishments that are just as alluring as the drama unfolding before you. Here’s what you can look forward to for the rest of the year.
Disney's The Lion King
Showing at: Capitol Theatre
Dates: 18 April to 1 November 2026
Step into the heart of the Serengeti as Disney’s The Lion King – winner of six Tony Awards® – returns to Sydney in April 2026 at the Capitol Theatre, bringing its award-winning Broadway spectacle of puppetry, iconic score and family fun. As one of the world’s most popular musicals, with over 120 million viewers globally, don't miss this larger-than-life journey through the Pride Lands.
Disney's The Lion King, Capitol Theatre - Credit: Disney's The Lion King
My Fair Lady
Showing at: Sydney Opera House
Dates: 12 September to 30 October 2026
My Fair Lady returns to the Sydney Opera House in 2026 to celebrate 70 years since its Broadway debut, bringing Lerner and Loewe’s classic tale of transformation and wit to life with unforgettable songs like 'Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?' and 'I Could Have Danced All Night'. This acclaimed musical, hailed as one of the greatest of the 20th century, follows irrepressible Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle and the phoneticist Henry Higgins in a heart-warming story filled with romance, humour and timeless melodies.
My Fair Lady, Sydney Opera House - Credit: Jeff Busby
Six the Musical
Showing at: Theatre Royal Sydney
Dates: 9 October to 22 November 2026
Six the Musical is the international pop-concert sensation that reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII as modern pop icons, remixing 500 years of history into an electrifying 80-minute show with catchy tunes, sharp humour and empowering storytelling. After triumphant runs on the West End and Broadway, this award-winning musical – boasting two Tony Awards, a Grammy nomination and millions of fans worldwide – returns to Theatre Royal Sydney in October 2026.
Six the Musical 2024-25 Australasia Tour Cast - Credit: James D. Morgan | Getty Images
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
Showing at: Sydney Lyric Theatre
Dates: From November 2026
From the Australian producers of Jersey Boys and TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, Beautiful Noise is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart busting, show-stopping American rock icon. Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, expect a catalogue of his timeless hits, including 'America', 'Forever in Blue Jeans' and 'Sweet Caroline'.
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, Sydney Lyric Theatre - Credit: Slip Publicity
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Showing at: Sydney Lyric Theatre
Dates: From March 2027
Winner of 10 Tony Awards, Baz Luhrmann's revolutionary film is coming to life on stage in 2027 in a new musical mash-up extravaganza blending romance, drama and over 70 chart-topping songs into one unforgettable show.
Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical
Showing at: Capitol Theatre
Dates: From March 2027
Based on the beloved film, Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical follows out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard as he disguises himself as a Scottish nanny to stay close to his children, delivering a heartwarming story packed with comedy, new songs and show-stopping dance numbers.
The Pirates of Penzance
Showing at: Sydney Opera House
Dates: 1 July to 7 August 2027
Set sail for an evening of comedy, romance and unforgettable music with The Pirates of Penzance. Packed with witty lyrics, colourful characters and some of Gilbert and Sullivan's most iconic songs, this much-loved operetta is making its long-awaited return to the Sydney Opera House for the first time in almost two decades.
The Pirates of Penzance, Sydney Opera House - Credit: Jeff Busby
Matilda the Musical
Showing at: Sydney Lyric Theatre
Dates: Arrives 2028
Based on Roald Dahl’s beloved story about an extraordinary young girl with a brilliant mind, Matilda the Musical lands at Sydney Lyric Theatre in 2028. The award-winning production has charmed audiences around the world with its heart and wit, and picked up more than 100 international awards across its 15-year run. Hear the showstopping numbers ‘Miracle’ and ‘Naughty’, penned by Tim Minchin, and watch on as Matilda discovers the powerful lesson that even the smallest voice can make the biggest difference.
Where to eat in Sydney before and after a show
Where to eat in Sydney before and after a show
