Sydney’s Must-See Shows!
Discover Sydney’s best live entertainment
Sydney's stages are stealing the spotlight, serving up musical magic and theatrical thrills that will leave you Harbour-ing a newfound love for live entertainment!
Whether you're craving toe-tapping tunes or a story that sweeps you away like a Bondi wave, the 'Emerald City' has the perfect show for everyone. This is your chance to dive into the drama, laughter and goosebump moments only theatre can deliver.
Pretty Woman
Theatre Royal, December 2 - February 28, 2026
After delighting audiences on Broadway and in London, Vivian and Edward are bringing their whirlwind romance to Sydney! Overseen by the movie's director, the late Garry Marshall, this show boasts music from Bryan Adams and direction and choreography from two-time Tony winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots). The Vivian we once knew is now a stronger and more independent heroine for the 21st century!
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
St Stephen's Uniting Church, December 20, 2025
With a program covering Christmas classics from Wham to Wet Wet Wet, The Nutcracker to Feliz Navidad, Disney to Dreamworks, fever's Candlelight Christmas Classics is a treat that'll get the family in the festive mood. So take a break from the dreaded Christmas shopping and the stress of the in-laws and enjoy an evening of musical merriment in a venue glittering with more fairy lights than a fairy light factory!
Back To The Future - The Musical
Sydney Lyric Theatre, until January 25, 2026
The hit 80's franchise is the latest movie sensation to make it to the stage and now comes to Sydney Lyric for its Australian premiere following runs on Broadway and in London's West End. Tony winner Roger Bart leads the production, alongside Ashleigh Rubenach as Lorraine Baines, Ethan Jones as George McFly, and Javon King as Goldie Wilson. Join Marty McFly and kooky scientist Doc Brown as they travel through space and time, finding themselves in a series of mishaps. Will these two-time travelers ever find their way back home?
Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton
Sydney Masonic Centre, January 16 - April 24, 2026
Dearest Gentle Reader, the ton is abuzz with the exciting news, the hunt for the Queen's new diamond has been a rousing success, and our good friends at fever are celebrating with a candlelit night of the finest music that society has to offer. Join the esteemed string ensemble as they lead you through the glorious melodies from Netflix and Shondaland's smash hit Bridgerton. After all, why settle for the television show when one can have the live experience?
Phantom of the Opera
Handa Opera On Sydney Harbour, March 27 - April 26, 2026
The Phantom comes to Sydney Harbour courtesy of Handa Opera! In 1986, Andrew Lloyd Webber's masterpiece, a wild and major romantic fantasy based on the 1910 novel by Gaston Leroux, opened in the West End. Audiences immediately took to the epic rock opera, and The tortured Phantom, played by Michael Crawford, captivated theatre-goers for the first time in this timeless tale of an ostracised misfit falling for a chorus girl.
Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi
St Stephen's Uniting Church, December 13 - May 23, 2026
You may not recognize his name, but you will know his work! As the celebrated composer for some of Studio Ghibli's most enchanting animated movies, Joe Hisaishi is a master of the soundtrack using a fusion of European classical, Japanese traditional, ambient electronic and minimalist music to conjure up the wonderful worlds of My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away and more, creating a nostalgic and whimsical sound. Presented by fever, this candlelit concert features a raft of Hisaishi's best works for Ghibli, played by an accomplished string quartet.
Cluedo
Theatre Royal, 11 - 26 April, 2026
Was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the revolver, or Miss Scarlett in the dining room with the candlestick? Either way, someone's been murdered, and it's up to a group of well-heeled, colourful party guests to find out! Based both on the classic board game and the cult 1985 film adaptation, prepare for an evening of mirthful mystery for all ages as Cluedo kicks off at Sydney Theatre Royal in April 2026.
The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
Albert Palais Events, Until June 13, 2026
Take a trip to the birthplace of jazz in this feel-good concert that traces the roots of the genre back to its New Orleans home through a carefully curated setlist of classics and good old-fashioned musical improvisation. Created by our friends at fever, experience the joy and soul of jazz in this sophisticated concert experience - perfect for first timers and aficionados alike!
My Fair Lady
Sydney Opera House, 12 - 30 September, 2026
Romance returns as My Fair Lady graces the stage in spring 2026, celebrating 70 years since the show's Broadway debut! An enchanting tale of rags to riches that includes romance, elocution lessons, and an unforgettable day at the races that includes some of musical theatre's most classic standards ('I could have danced all night' and 'Wouldn't it be Loverly' to name a few), don't miss Eliza Dolittle's transformation - this one will sell like hot cakes - or should that be hot flowers?
And that's not all! Find out what else is coming to you HERE
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