Theatre & Opera
Sydney offers world-class theatre and opera productions which are anchored by the iconic Sydney Opera House.
Everything you need to know about Sydney Theatre Company’s 2027 season
Sydney Theatre Company (STC) Artistic Director Mitchell Butel is approaching his second season at the helm, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down, bringing 13 productions to the city next year
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Sydney’s live music scene just got a major shake-up — here’s what you need to know
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The NSW Parliament has passed the Contemporary Music Act 2026, marking the first major legislative reform affecting the state’s music industry since 2020. Here's what it means.
Where to buy the best Mooncakes in Sydney
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Read our guide to the city’s best mooncakes to help you feast your way through the festival.
The Strokes to headline Centennial Park’s new concert series
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Sydney Summertime has found its headliner: Grammy Award-winning rock band The Strokes will lead the lineup for Centennial Park’s new concert series.
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Everything you need to know about Sydney Theatre Company’s 2027 season
Sydney Theatre Company (STC) Artistic Director Mitchell Butel is approaching his second season at the helm, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down, bringing 13 productions to the city…
What do Nigella Lawson and George Orwell have in common? Sydney Fringe, apparently
We chatted to two of this year’s Fringe performers bringing their brilliantly bold (and very Fringe) shows to Sydney’s stages
Can Tax Offsets, The Musical save Sydney’s theatres
Sydney’s theatres are under pressure, with industry leaders calling on Canberra to help save the city’s struggling live-performance sector.
Sydney’s theatre scene needs a hit. Could Fiddler on the Roof be it?
The twice sold-out West End production of Fiddler on the Roof opens in Sydney this week, with an all-star Australian cast set to take to the stage. Could this be…
Review: Pride & Prejudice (sort of) is the most hilarious show on the Sydney stage right now
Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice is one of the most revered romantic novels in English literature. Could it possibly be turned in to a musical comedy? This production says "Yes"…
Opera Australia’s hunt for new audiences takes to Sydney malls, and they are not alone
Marking the start of their winter season with a free lunchtime performance at the Queen Victoria Building, Opera Australia is looking to reach new audiences in its 70th year.
While Sydney’s theatre sector faces a crisis, smaller venues are stealing the spotlight
As Sydney's theatre industry reels from three failed productions in quick succession, these smaller venues are proving more resilient.
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.
