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. 

Anastasia

Showing at: Sydney Lyric Theatre
Dates: 7 April to 5 July 2026

The hit Broadway musical Anastasia is making its Australian debut, bringing its sweeping romance and adventure to Sydney stages. Set against the backdrop of post-Imperial Russia and 1920s Paris, this dazzling production follows a young woman's quest to uncover her past, featuring beloved songs like 'Journey to the Past' and 'Once Upon a December'. Suitable for ages eight and up, Anastasia promises an unforgettable theatrical journey for the whole family.

Cast performing, Anastasia The Broadway Musical, Pyrmont - Credit: Anastasia

Anastasia The Broadway Musical - Credit: Anastasia The Broadway Musical

Disney's The Lion King

Showing at: Capitol Theatre
Dates: 18 April to 5 July 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.

Rafiki, Disney's The Lion King Musical, Capitol Theatre - Credit: Disney's The Lion King

Disney's The Lion King, Capitol Theatre - Credit: Disney's The Lion King

Fiddler on the Roof

Showing at: Theatre Royal Sydney
Dates: 31 July to 6 September 2026

After a sold out season in London, breaking the record for the best-selling musical of all time at the Barbican Theatre, and winning three Olivier Awards, Fiddler on the Roof will have its inaugural Australian premiere at Theatre Royal. This beloved musical tells the story of Tevye, a milkman in early 20th‑century Anatevka, as he navigates the tension between cherished traditions and a changing world, all set to iconic songs like 'If I Were a Rich Man' and 'Sunrise, Sunset'.

Performers on stage, Fiddler on the Roof, Sydney - Credit: Theatre Royal Sydney

Fiddler on the Roof, Sydney - Credit: Theatre Royal Sydney

Hair

Showing at: Theatre Royal Sydney
Dates: 6 June to 11 July 2026

Celebrating 60s counterculture in all its barefoot, long-haired, bell-bottomed, beaded and fringed glory, Hair has hit Australia by storm – garnering critical acclaim and standing ovations – and is arriving in Sydney this June for a limited season. The tribal-rock musical is packed with iconic songs such as 'Aquarius' and 'Let The Sunshine In', and a timeless message of freedom, youth and social change.

Hair, Theatre Royal Sydney - Credit: Hair

Hair, Theatre Royal Sydney - Credit: Hair

Waitress

Showing at: Sydney Lyric Theatre
Dates: 1 August to 20 September 2026

Inspired by the beloved film, Waitress arrives in Sydney in 2026 and tells the story of Jenna, a small-town waitress and expert pie-maker who yearns to rewrite her life story. With an uplifting score by Grammy® winner Sara Bareilles and direction by Tony-winner Diane Paulus, the show blends humour, heart and hope in a celebration of friendship, resilience and fresh starts.

Woman with pie, Waitress Sydney Musical, Sydney Lyric Theatre - Credit: Waitress Sydney

Waitress Sydney, Sydney Lyric Theatre - Credit: Waitress Sydney

My Fair Lady

Showing at: Sydney Opera House
Dates: 12 September to 18 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 Production on stage, My Fair Lady, Sydney Opera House - Credit: Jeff Busby

My Fair Lady, Sydney Opera House - Credit: Jeff Busby

Six the Musical

Showing at: Theatre Royal Sydney
Dates: From October 2026 (not yet on sale)

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.

Cast performing, Six the Musical 2024-25 Australasia Tour Cast , Sydney - Credit: James D. Morgan | Getty Images

Six the Musical 2024-25 Australasia Tour Cast - Credit: James D. Morgan | Getty Images

Plan ahead

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.

Where to eat in Sydney before and after a show

Food and drink

Whether you’ve booked tickets to a musical, play or concert, Sydney’s theatres are surrounded by dining options to suit every taste. Make the most of your night out on the town with these fantastic restaurants, all just a short stroll from your show.

Dine before showtime
Four friends at a table waterside enjoying food and drink at waterside restaurant LuMi Bar & Dining, Pyrmont