Top Sydney Theater Shows

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A trip to Sydney wouldn’t be complete without visiting its most famous landmark and the best way to experience the Sydney Opera House is from within, watching a world-class opera performance. A thrilling adventure through Mozart, magic and mayhem. Set out on a surprising journey through a surreal and spectacular world with a new staging of Mozart’s most inventive opera. Filled with humour and heart, The Magic Flute follows Prince Tamino’s daring quest to rescue Pamina — and the perilous trials the young pair face as they find their way back to the light. With fabulously fun sets and costumes inspired by the works of Jules Verne and HG Wells, this is a feast for the eyes and the ears, with some of Mozart’s most famous music, including the extraordinarily high notes of the Queen of the Night aria. This opera is sung in German with English dialogue and English & Simplified Chinese surtitles

See a show at one of Sydney’s most iconic landmarks—Sydney Opera House. You won’t have to worry about waiting in long entrance lines as tickets to La Boheme are include. Enjoy the magic of seeing talented performers in a legendary venue. La Boheme is a love story set in the 1930s and involves spectacular music, a gripping storyline, and extravagant sets.

Opera’s great historic epic performed at the grandest scale – live on Sydney Harbour. Aida is the ultimate in operatic spectacle: love, war and grandeur combine for an experience centuries in the making. An 18-metre tall, 15-tonne rotating bust of Nefertiti overlooks the stage. 130 performers and musicians bring Ancient Egypt to life. Fireworks light up the sky at every performance. With themed pop-up bars and dining, fireworks every night, and a live orchestra hidden beneath the stage, this is an evening you’ll never forget. “A visually gorgeous Aida of spectacle. ★★★★” Sydney Morning Herald

Enjoy a live theatre courtroom drama where you decide the final verdict Dissect witness testimonies, unpack evidence, and weigh every argument Vote during key moments - your decisions shape hidden angles in the case, making every show different! A high-stakes case full of twists - more turns than a rollercoaster, and a verdict only you can deliver

Enjoy a romantic evening at Sydney’s landmark opera house watching Leonard Bernstein's "Candide." Choose your show time—performances are available on select days—and head to Sydney’s UNESCO-designated performing arts venue. Grab a seat in its magnificent, 1,507-seat Joan Sutherland Theater and experience this bold production that combines humor, satire, and epic adventures.

Enjoy a memorable New Year's Eve celebration at the Sydney Opera House with a ticket to the Opera Gala, an elegant evening of opera classics performed by Australian and international artists. The Opera Gala puts on a world-class selection of arias and other favorites, and the intermission is timed to coincide with the evening fireworks show. Audience members can watch Sydney's famous fireworks display from a superb vantage point right on Sydney Harbour, which provides incredible views of the colorful festivities.

Dress up to the nines, kick up your heels and prepare for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve under the sails at the Sydney Opera House, with a performance of the beloved La Bohème. This classic opera about young artists caught between ecstasy and pain has inspired countless Bohemian love stories. This new staging, set in snow-kissed Paris and shimmering with magic, has its Sydney premiere on New Year’s Eve. A limited number of outdoor viewing areas will be accessible after the performance. These areas are subject to capacity limits and access and unobstructed views cannot be guaranteed. Want to complete your glamorous night out with a three-course, pre-show dinner or tickets to the midnight party? Contact Opera Australia with your Viator booking reference to request availability.