Top Sydney Shows & Performances

The Sydney Opera House is one of Australia’s most famous landmarks—but much of it remains hidden to visitors without tickets to a performance. This guided walking tour offers a closer look inside the UNESCO World Heritage–listed building, with access to spaces typically reserved for showgoers. As you explore, your guide shares entertaining stories about the venue’s design, history, and the productions that bring it to life.

Secure your seat at one of Sydney’s most iconic venues and experience opera in an accessible, easy-to-understand format. Enjoy a concert at the Sydney Opera House—a UNESCO World Heritage–listed landmark—featuring beloved classics such as Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma,” Bizet’s “Au fond du temple saint,” and Rossini’s “Largo al factotum.” With English and Simplified Chinese subtitles provided, it’s an easy way to enjoy world-class opera, even if it’s your first time.

Pass on another predictable night out in Sydney and book tickets to the city's only all-male cabaret show. Enjoy a high-energy spectacle featuring sharp choreography, dynamic lighting, and crowd-pleasing performances. Instead of waiting in line or worrying about sold-out dates, secure your spot in advance and settle in for an evening of great music and live entertainment.

Be sure to put a performance by Opera Australia at the iconic Sydney Opera House on your Sydney itinerary. See classic operas by composers like Massenet and Verdi, as well as iconic Broadway musicals, depending on the season. Take in stunning views of Sydney Harbour while enjoying drinks or a meal (own expense) at one of the Opera House's fine dining venues before or after the performance to top off this unforgettable experience.

Get together with a guide and a small group to explore the Sydney CBD, The Rocks, Surry Hills, or Newtown on a nightlife tour. Ideal for solo travelers, couples, and friends, this tour visits a few hidden and top-rated Sydney bars. Enjoy a provided beverage at the first venue, with no pressure to drink. Along the way, hear fascinating crime stories, local legends, and fun trivia.

This is a seated entertainment and dining experience, in Sydney's most iconic burlesque-cabaret dinner theatre, in the world famous nightlife village of Kings Cross. Relish in performances from Sydney's most talented and charismatic, local and international talent. Expect anything from seductive, to satirical burlesque, devastatingly funny comedy, magic, special skills, live singing and jaw-dropping choreographed dance. Standard tickets include a two-course meal of set entrée and à la carte main with a feature length cabaret-burlesque show over a 3-hour sitting. Dietary requirements can be catered to with adequate notice. The Honeycomb Club includes a fully-stocked cocktail bar and drinks can be ordered throughout the show from the comfort of your own cabaret table. Located on the eastern edge of Sydney CBD, only metres from Kings Cross train station and with multiple nearby parking options, the Honeycomb Club is incredibly easy to get to. Recommended for mature audiences.

Seeing the Sydney Opera House from the outside is impressive—but most visitors never glimpse what happens behind the scenes. This backstage tour takes you through the Stage Door and into areas normally reserved for performers and staff, including rehearsal spaces and dressing rooms. Hear insider stories about the productions that bring the venue to life, then finish the experience with breakfast in the Green Room.

Bangarra is one of Australia's leading First Nations performing arts company. Started in 1989, their dance technique is forged from over 65,000 years of culture, embodied with contemporary movement. This is a unique chance to experience Australian Indigenous Culture through a contemporary lens. — About this performance — SHELTERING Three stories of Country. One message of hope. Beneath the constellation of Bangarra’s creative and cultural legacy, experience a program of three powerful works: Keeping Grounded, Brown Boys, and Sheoak, which honour Bangarra’s past while looking to the future. Together, these three works engage with vital First Nations social and cultural issues, reminding us of the spirit at the heart of indigenous worldviews and the enduring connections between people, land, and spirit.

Journey to the heart of the Blue Mountains on this full-day tour from Sydney, including hotel pick-up. Kick-off your adventure seeing a koala or a kangaroo at Featherdale Wildlife Park, then enjoy a dramatic view of the Three Sisters rocks from Echo Point. After lunch (own expense), head to Scenic World to ride the Cableway, Skyway and Railway for unbeatable aerial views of the Jamison Valley and Katoomba Falls. Finish with a leisurely cruise along the Parramatta River to Sydney’s Darling Harbour or Circular Quay.

Join a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour by double-decker bus to discover the highlights of Sydney and Bondi Beach. Enjoy unobstructed views and recorded onboard commentary as you travel along two routes to top destinations including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Darling Harbour, and Bondi Beach. Go in-depth wherever you like by hopping off the bus to explore. Experience the city’s most noteworthy attractions at your own pace.

Getting from Sydney to the Blue Mountains can be time-consuming if you’re relying on trains and local transport. This day tour connects the region’s highlights without wasting a second of your vacation time. Take in sweeping views of the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley, experience the rides at Scenic World, and see native wildlife at either Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo before returning with a relaxing cruise along the Parramatta River.

Uncover the secrets of Sydney’s heritage as you explore The Rocks on this guided walking tour of the historic precinct. Offering amazing views over the Sydney Harbour and the Campbells Cove Wharves, your guide will lead you along shady laneways and cobbled courtyards where you’ll discover some of Sydney’s earliest buildings, including Cadman’s Cottage, built in 1816 and the Garrison Church, which dates back to the 1840s.

No trip to Sydney is complete without a visit to the Sydney Opera House, the city’s most famous building. And what better to do when visiting the Sydney Opera House than to spend a pleasant evening inside enjoying an opera performance. Before the performance or at interval, enjoy drinks within the Sydney Opera House Northern or Southern Foyer Bar, where you can admire stunning views across Sydney Harbour - drinks can be purchased on the night and are not included in the performance ticket price.

No trip to Sydney is complete without a visit to the Sydney Opera House, the city’s most famous building. And what better to do when visiting the Sydney Opera House than to spend a pleasant evening inside enjoying an opera performance. Before the performance or at interval, enjoy drinks within the Sydney Opera House Northern or Southern Foyer Bar, where you can admire stunning views across Sydney Harbour - drinks can be purchased on the night and are not included in the performance ticket price.

Join us for a night of world class comedy when the Showcase comes to The Comedy Store. We handpick the funniest and freshest acts of Sydney's biggest annual comedy event, squeeze them into one hilarious line-up and deliver them to all corners of Sydney! "The comedians in the showcase all knew what they had to do to get a laugh and had the crowd in constant stitches..."- AU Review PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TICKETS PURCHASES INCLUDE 1X DRINK VOUCHER. This show is a Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase.

Planning the perfect way to ring in the new year can be stressful, so leave the planning to the experts. This New Year's Eve cruise on the waters of Sydney Harbour promises a luxurious experience. Onboard, enjoy fine foods and Bollinger Champagne, top-class wines, and premium beers as you enjoy the harbor's famed fireworks display from a crowd-free vantage point.

What better way to experience Sydney Harbour with a party! Come enjoy great food, music and company. Get out your scrunchies, sweatbands and fluro spandex and join us for a funky, old-school boat party! Girls (and guys) just wanna have fun aboard Sydney Harbour's hottest retro boat party! Get immersed in a retro setting, grab a drink at the bar and get settled in for an array of delicious bites served to your table. Don't forget to grab some goodies at the 90s candy bar and enjoy the sights of stunning Sydney Harbour from the observation deck. Before you know it, you'll be ready to cut your best shapes on the dance floor as your retro DJ plays the most bangin' beats from the 80's & 90's. Retro attire is not compulsory, but definitely encouraged - you won't be the ony one! Prizes and giveaways for best dressed dudes and dudettes. Cruise Inclusions: 3-hour cruise Fresh harvest board & hot finger food Fully licensed bar All night retro DJ 90s nostalgia candy bar

No trip to Sydney is complete without a visit to the Sydney Opera House, the city’s most famous building. And what better to do when visiting the Sydney Opera House than to spend a pleasant evening inside enjoying an opera performance. Before the performance or at interval, enjoy drinks within the Sydney Opera House Northern or Southern Foyer Bar, where you can admire stunning views across Sydney Harbour - drinks can be purchased on the night and are not included in the performance ticket price.

Sydney Harbour Kayaks MOONLIGHT SeaKayaking: Sydney's Vivid Festival is a three week festival of light (May 22 through to June 13, 2026). Every night, we run very special night-time Sea-Kayaking Guided Experiences. As the sun sets over Sydney and we cast off in our kayaks, watch the city come to life and illuminate around you from your floating vantage point. Paddling through Darling Harbour on our 'moonlight' seakayaking adventure into Sydney Harbour and return. We get up close and personal with all of the light displays within the Darling Harbour section of Sydney. You can easily avoid the crowds and have that amazing front row seat. Three weeks only - VERY LIMITED Places available. Join our professional team on a safe, yet unique 90-minute night-time sea kayaking tour: Sydney Vivid Moonlight Kayaking Experience

Prepare to be amazed by Bruce Glen, The Gentleman Magician at the Sir Stamford at Circular Quay. Purchase your ticket in advance and enjoy a guaranteed seat at the 2-hour show. Keep your expectations high as The Magic Circle member magician weaves together the fine arts of magic and storytelling. The elegant evening also includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and snacks.

Sydney Private Custom Tour: City Highlights, Blue Mountains, Zoos & Hidden Gems with a Local Tour Overview Explore Sydney exactly the way you want on this fully private and flexible 8-hour custom sightseeing tour. From Sydney’s iconic harbour landmarks and world-famous beaches to wildlife encounters, hidden local gems, and even the breathtaking Blue Mountains — this tour gives you the freedom to design your perfect day with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. There is no fixed itinerary. You simply choose the places that interest you most, and we create the best possible route for a comfortable and unforgettable experience. Whether you want city sightseeing, scenic nature, animal encounters, shopping, photography spots, family attractions or secret local places — this tour is made for you. How This Flexible Tour Works Simply tell us what you love: Sydney city landmarks? Beaches? Wildlife and Zoos? Blue Mountains nature? Shopping? Hidden gems? Family attractions?

Discover the local shopping scene and its fashion DNA with a professional stylist as you embark on a curated shopping circuit. Learn more about the art of styling your body features and take a figurative soft tour outside your comfort zone as your stylist pulls pieces for you to explore and try. Think of it as a mini style consultation followed by recommendations and a hands-on practice session during the shopping tour where you can ask any fashion and style-related questions. Prior to your shopping tour, you will be sent a little shopping form to help personalize your style tips. And following your fashion escapade, you will be sent some tour souvenir photos.

Step into the world of Squid Game: The Experience and immerse yourself in heart-pounding multiplayer challenges from the iconic Netflix series! Conquer the terrifying Red Light Green Light, navigate the perilous Memory Steps, and battle your opponent in the intense Marbles game. Only the sharpest will survive—because this game shows no mercy. And once you've completed the challenges, don’t miss the exclusive Squid Game merchandise available for purchase. Ready to test your skills? Get your tickets now for Squid Game: The Experience in Sydney!