Theatre & Opera
Sydney offers world-class theatre and opera productions which are anchored by the iconic Sydney Opera House.
The best theatre shows coming to Sydney in 2026 and 2027
A strong lineup of productions will light up Sydney's stages over the coming months and well into 2027. Here's what's on.
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27 things to do in Sydney this weekend (November 13-15)
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Looking for things to do this weekend? Welcome to your curated guide to the top events, activities and unique experience in and around Sydney.
Review: A first look at all five exhibitions at Powerhouse Parramatta
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A day before its official opening, we headed west to Powerhouse Parramatta to explore its five new exhibitions, tour the building and hear from those instrumental in its creation, construction and curation.
Sydney Mardi Gras 2027: The post-parade party is back – and it’s going underground
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The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2027 program has officially landed, with 24 days of colour, festivities and connection set to kick off on February 12.
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Inside Sydney’s State Theatre: secrets, stories and surprises
Famed for its lavish interiors, glittering chandeliers and eclectic events program, the State Theatre is not only one of Sydney's most recognisable landmarks, but also one of its most fascinating.
Review: Does Hair, the tribal love-rock musical that once shocked the world, still resonate?
Once a most revolutionary show dealing with sex, drugs and politics, Hair is back. Is it still as shocking? Peter Lynch finds out.
Preview: Can the musical Hair still speak to us in 2026? We’re about to find out
Nearly six decades after it first burst onto Broadway in 1968, and 57 years after it shocked Sydney audiences with its Australian premiere, the rock musical Hair is returning to…
Yve Blake’s Hannah Montana-inspired Macbeth mixes murder with low-rise jeans
What if Macbeth wasn't a Scottish king consumed by ambition, but a Disney Channel-style 13-year-old child star desperate to be famous? Yve Blake spills all about her new play, Mackenzie.
Broadway sensation Tootsie is now playing at one of Sydney’s most exciting emerging theatres
Described by The New York Post as "Broadway's funniest new musical", Tootsie will make its highly anticipated Australian debut at Leichhardt's Teatro at the Italian Forum.
Steel Magnolias: Lisa McCune tells why this play is funnier than you might think
Lisa McCune stars as M'Lynn in Steel Magnolias at Theatre Royal Sydney from May 13- May 30. She tells us why the role hits close to home as a mother,…
What to expect from Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour in 2027 after Phantom’s record-breaking run
After a record season for Phantom of the Opera, what’s next for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour?
We’re about to enter a new season of musicals: here’s what you should book
A new era of musicals is about to hit Sydney's biggest and best theatres. Here are the shows we think you should book.
