Opera

The Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour

Actors performing The Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour stage.

Performers in elaborate costumes during The Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour.

Duration

2 hr 50 min - 3 hr

Under the stars on a floating Sydney stage, The Phantom of the Opera returns for its 40th‑anniversary, with fireworks, gothic romance, and live orchestra under Opera Australia’s spectacle.

A 40-year Broadway blockbuster haunts Sydney in a floating‑stage musical: perfect for classic musical lovers; book tickets for this sought‑after theatrical event.

Grounded in global legacy, it’s directed by Simon Phillips, with Olivier‑caliber design by Gabriela Tylesova, melding studio‑level production with live heart.

Gothic romance meets harbour-side grandeur: expect chandelier magic, Phantom’s lair, mirror illusions, and The Music of the Night—book tickets under the Sydney sky.

For a limited run for only a month at Fleet Steps—don’t miss this returning crowd‑pleaser, critics hailed the 2022 staging as “spectacular” on the harbour.

Beneath the Paris Opera House lies a masked composer whose obsession with a gifted soprano draws her into a world of passionate melodies and shadowed corridors. Set against a backdrop where water meets city light, The Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour reimagines gothic romance for the open air. As the chandelier crashes and whispers echo across the harbour, will she escape human love or fall deeper into the Phantom’s embrace? Book The Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour tickets to find out

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Show Details

Genre: Opera

Duration: 2hr 40min (including 1 interval)

Audience: 14+

Theatre Name: Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour

Dress Code: Smart casual

Creatives

Conductor: Guy Simpson

Director: Simon Phillips

Set & costume designer: Gabriela Tylesova

Choreographer: Simone Sault

Lighting designer: Nick Schlieper

Associate director: Shaun Rennie

Additional Tips

This show is suitable for ages 14 years and above. Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Content warning: The show may include strobe lighting, smoke effects, and could be filmed during the performance.

This is an open-air, all-weather event. The stage, seating, and venue are completely uncovered. Even in uncertain or unfavourable weather, the performance will continue unless there’s an electrical storm nearby or extreme wind/rain.

Performances may be delayed or briefly paused (up to around 50 minutes) in response to weather conditions.

It's advisable to dress warmly and wear weatherproof clothing. While umbrellas are permitted in the venue, they must not be used during the performance, to avoid obstructing other audience members’ views.

Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!

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