Top Sydney Shows & Performances

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy an insider’s perspective on the iconic Sydney Opera House during this small-group shore excursion. Learn about the performances, history, and architecture of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed building as your guide fills you in on insider secrets and stories. Get photo ops from vantage points that are normally off-limits, and have the option to dine at the famous Opera Bar or House Canteen.

Short on time in Sydney but want to see the city’s top sights without juggling transport yourself? This half-day sightseeing tour solves that with a carefully planned route covering highlights such as the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, The Rocks, Paddington, and scenic Mrs Macquarie’s Point. With live commentary along the way, you enjoy a relaxed, efficient introduction to Sydney’s landmarks in just a few hours—without the hassle of planning it all yourself.

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.

Cram all of Sydney’s most memorable landmarks into one tour! Enjoy a sightseeing tour, jam-packed with photo opportunities and iconic sights, and pick up insider tips from your knowledgeable local guide. Take in the views from Mrs Macquarie's Chair and The Gap; marvel over Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera house; and visit bustling Chinatown. After strolling neighborhoods like The Rocks, Paddington and Woolloomooloo, head to the coast to discover Bondi Beach, Rose Bay and Shark Beach.

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.

Whether you're new to Sydney or just expanding your social circle, the Wednesday Social is your ultimate mid-week escape. This isn't just a random night out, it's a community builder. We pack the first half of the night with interactive social games and casual ice-breakers, followed by a legendary karaoke showdown where every singer is entered to win a $50 bar tab! Then, after the show, it's the FREE after party! Come solo or bring your homies, either way you will be locked into a whole new circle of friends. Tickets include 4 free drinks (1 per venue), free pub snacks, plus access to exclusive discounted drinks menus at the first 3 venues by showing your pub crawl wristband!

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.

Sydney is a big city that’s easy to get lost in at night if you don’t know your way. This social bar crawl gives you the lay of the land with a guide who knows the city well. Meet new friends as you visit up to four different venues. Plus, you’ll also enjoy welcome drinks, pizza, snacks, games, and photos from the night to help you treasure your amazing memories.

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

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.

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.

Bring your visit to life with a show in one of the Sydney Opera House's seven, world renowned, performance spaces. Each performance is created to give you an unforgettable experience from boundary-pushing contemporary music and dance, inspiring speakers, exquisite classical music, opera, ballet, and theatre of all kinds. Pick up tickets from the Sydney Opera House Box Office from 1 hour prior to show start time. For the ultimate Sydney Opera House experience combine with one of our tour and dining experiences. Experience the Sydney Opera House this summer by entering into our Joan Sutherland Theatre for Copland's Dance Episodes in November, or Choir of Man in the Studio from December to January, and our Concert Hall with back to back comedy spectaculars of Christmas Carol Goes Wrong slapstick and Hook's Neverland circus and aerial performances. Don't miss the chance to experience Sydney's cultural heart come alive with magic, music, dance and circus spectacles this season.

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