Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera
The Music of the Night soars across Sydney Harbour. Let the spectacle astound you…
Event details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday 27 March 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Saturday 28 March 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Sunday 29 March 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Tuesday 31 March 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Wednesday 1 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Thursday 2 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Saturday 4 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Sunday 5 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Tuesday 7 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Wednesday 8 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Thursday 9 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Friday 10 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Saturday 11 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Sunday 12 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Tuesday 14 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Wednesday 15 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Thursday 16 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Friday 17 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Saturday 18 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Sunday 19 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Tuesday 21 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Wednesday 22 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Thursday 23 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Friday 24 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Saturday 25 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
| Sunday 26 April 2026 | 7:30pm |
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For those requiring assistance, wheelchair or companion seating, accessible seating locations are available. Bookings can be made by calling the Box Office on +61 2 9250 7777 or by email.
Audio Described Performance
TBC
An audio description service is offered for select performances of Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour. Audio description is a live commentary for people who are blind or have low vision of the visual elements of a performance which is relayed to the patron via a free headset and receiver linked to the FM radio system.
To book an Audio Description headset and seats in the best area to receive the Audio Description transmission, please call (02) 9318 8200
Captioned Performance
TBC
Captions are text descriptions that display the session's dialogue, identify speakers, and describe other relevant sounds that are otherwise inaccessible to people who are deaf or have hearing loss. Captions will be available via your personal device (phone), to access the captions on your personal device (phone), scan the QR Code on the sign displayed at the entry to the venue.
Auslan Interpreted Performance
TBC
Auslan interpretation service is provided for audiences who are deaf and use Australian Sign Language (Auslan). Experienced Auslan interpreters stand to the side of the stage and translate what the speakers are saying into Auslan. A block of seats is reserved for users of this service to ensure a good view of the interpreter and the stage. To book call (02) 9318 8200 or email customerservice@opera.org.au
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Run time
Approximately 160 minutes, including a 35 minute interval.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
Recommended 14+
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times. The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
Content
This performance may include the use of strobe lighting and smoke machines. This performance may be filmed.
Weather
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is an open-air and all-weather event.
The venue, audience seating, and the stage are completely uncovered.
The event is an all-weather experience and Opera Australia is committed to going ahead with a performance of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour even in doubtful or unfavourable weather conditions.
Please come prepared so that you are as comfortable as possible, and ready to support the performers, who will carry on singing in the rain.
Sydney weather is full of surprises, so we recommend that you dress with this in mind and bring warm, weatherproof clothing.
Please note that although umbrellas can be brought to the venue, out of consideration for other members of the audience they cannot be used during the performance.
Experience Andrew Lloyd Webber’s global phenomenon in a critically-acclaimed staging at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. This larger-than-life production kicks off the global celebrations for Phantom’s 40th anniversary!
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Attending this event
Venue information
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is an open-air and all-weather event
The venue, audience seating, and the stage are completely uncovered. The event is an all-weather experience and we’re committed to going ahead with a performance of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour even in doubtful or unfavourable weather conditions. Please come prepared so that you are as comfortable as possible, and ready to support the performers, who will carry on singing and dancing in the rain.
Performance pauses and cancellations
We will only cancel a performance during electrical storms (within 10km radius) or during times of extremely high winds and/or rain. We will not cancel a performance until 7.30pm or later. We may decide to cancel a performance once the show is underway. Please plan to travel to the venue for a 7.30pm performance start time even in unfavourable weather conditions.
In some weather conditions, we may delay the start time of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour or pause for up to 50 minutes at any point throughout the performance.
Auxiliary expenses including travel, accommodation or hospitality which you have arranged in conjunction with the performance are at your own risk and Opera Australia cannot refund these.
Getting here
Public transport
The nearest train stations are:
St James: approximately a 16-minute walk* (1.3 km)
Martin Place: approximately an 18-minute walk* (1.5 km)
Circular Quay: approximately a 29-minute walk* (2.3 km)
*These linked maps and estimated walk times use routes outside of The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. If you're walking before the Garden gates close (prior to 6.30pm in March and 6pm in April), using a route through the Garden will save time.
Bus route 200 stops on Macquarie Street.
All schedules, times and dates can be viewed at the transportnsw.info.
Parking
The Domain Car Park is the closest car park. The carpark will be open until 1am during the performance season. A free shuttle bus is available to guests who park in the Domain Car Park (see details below). Parking spots for those with disability parking permits are located at the northern end of the ground floor.
There is metered parking along Mrs Macquaries Road, Hospital Road and Macquarie Street. Meters accept cash, credit card or payment by mobile phone. You need to register to pay with your mobile phone at https://parknpay.nsw.gov.au.
Shuttle bus
The pre-performance shuttle service starts at 4:30pm and runs on a loop from the Domain Car Park (departing from Sir John Young Crescent on the ground floor) to the venue entrance on Mrs Macquaries Road. The shuttle ride takes approximately 5 minutes, depending on traffic.
The post-performance shuttle service starts from 10:15pm and runs until midnight, or until the last patron has left, and stops at both the Art Gallery of NSW and the Domain Car Park.
Download shuttle bus drop-off and pick-up points (PDF)
Download shuttle pick-up point at the Domain Car Park (PDF)
The Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour shuttle bus departs from the ground floor of the Domain Car Park and is wheelchair accessible.
Frequently asked questions
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is an open-air and all-weather event.
The venue, audience seating, and the stage are completely uncovered. The event is an all-weather experience and we’re committed to going ahead with a performance of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour even in doubtful or unfavourable weather conditions. Please come prepared so that you are as comfortable as possible, and ready to support the performers, who will carry on singing and dancing in the rain.
Bring warm and waterproof clothing
Sydney weather is full of surprises so we recommend that you dress with this in mind and bring warm, weatherproof clothing. Please note that although umbrellas can be brought to the venue, out of consideration for other members of the audience they cannot be used during the performance.
Ponchos
Ponchos will be available to purchase at the event for $5. We'll be selling the Biowear Eco Poncho. Made of corn, soy, and sunflower starches, these ponchos are biodegradable. Once disposed of, the poncho takes about a year to break down and become a protein of the ecosystem. We'll be donating any profit from the sale of ponchos to Clean Up Australia.
Performance pauses and cancellations
We will only cancel a performance during electrical storms (within 10km radius) or during times of extremely high winds and/or rain. We will not cancel a performance until 7.30pm or later. We may decide to cancel a performance once the show is underway. Please plan to travel to the venue for a 7.30pm performance start time even in unfavourable weather conditions.
In some weather conditions, we may delay the start time of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour or pause for up to 50 minutes at any point throughout the performance.
Auxiliary expenses including travel, accommodation or hospitality which you have arranged in conjunction with the performance are at your own risk and Opera Australia cannot refund these.
Yes! You can exchange your tickets up to two working days before the performance you hold tickets to. To arrange an exchange please contact the Box Office on +61 2 9250 7777 (Monday to Sunday 9am – 5pm).
It’s a great idea to arrive early, grab a drink and soak up the view. The venue opens at 5.30pm every evening.
If you are collecting your tickets from the on-site box office on Mrs Macquaries Road at Fleet Steps, we recommend doing this at least 1 hour before the event starts. If you have already received your tickets, aim to arrive at least 30 minutes before the event to give you time to find your seats.
If you are late, we will seat you as soon as possible, but please be aware that some events have lock out periods where late comers cannot be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. Occasionally this is not until the interval, or if there is no interval, late comers may not be admitted at all. Latecomers may not be admitted to their allocated seats. Details of our right to refuse admission can be found in our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Events.
Handa Opera in Sydney Harbour has wheelchair locations, companion seats and level access seats available.
Wheelchair accessible seats
Customers requiring wheelchair and/or companion seating should contact the Ticketing Services Office on +61 2 9318 8200, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm. Wheelchair locations and companion seats are in sections F, G and H, Row JJ.
Level access seats
The best seats for mobility impaired audience members (who are not bound to a wheelchair) are in the first 5 rows of sections A-E. The path to these seats is downhill to seats in row 1 and then up a few stairs to seats in higher rows. On the way out, the path is back uphill and mobility impaired patrons should consider requesting the use of a wheelchair (subject to availability) and assistance in exiting the venue.
Please also note that whilst Front-of-House do their very best to move patrons promptly, patrons requiring assistance exiting the venue may experience delays.
You’re welcome to take photos of the site and venue before and after the performance, however, no photography is permitted during the performance.
Plan to arrive early and savour a drink and something delicious while you watch the sun set over the harbour. Five different restaurant and bar areas on site serve a range of foods to suit every appetite and budget.
Please don't bring a picnic. Only food and beverages purchased on site can be consumed within the venue.
Sorry, you can't bring your own food or drink into this event.
The authorised agencies for this event are Sydney Opera House, Opera Australia, Today Tix, TIX and Ticketmaster.
Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered valid and reliable.
The Sydney Opera House is the only authorised ticket seller for Events at the Sydney Opera House, unless we specify on our website that there are other authorised ticket sellers for a specific event.
Tickets purchased from Ticketmaster Resale, Viagogo, Ticketbis, eBay, Gumtree, Tickets Australia or any other unauthorised re-seller may be cancelled without notice and/or the holder may be refused admission to the event.
Location and access
Mrs Macquaries Point
Please note this venue is not located at Sydney Opera House.
Access to the venue via the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney is only possible prior to 6pm. After this time, the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney is closed from all entrances and not possible to walk through.
Art Gallery Road, leading into the venue, is likely to experience traffic congestion. We highly recommend arranging an alternative drop off/meeting point.