It’s back – and this time, longer than before! Opera Australia’s Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is set to make history in 2026, extending its season for the first time ever.
And if that’s not enough for you, they’ve got your New Year’s Eve plans sorted, too!
Due to overwhelming demand, the record-breaking production of The Phantom of the Opera will now run for an additional week, offering audiences even more opportunities to experience this breathtaking outdoor spectacle.
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical, this production promises to be a theatrical event like no other. Directed by Simon Phillips, with dazzling costumes and sets by Gabriela Tylesova and choreography by Simone Sault, the show transforms Sydney Harbour into a stage of epic proportions. Expect all the legendary moments – the Phantom’s lair, the iconic chandelier, and the mirror scene – reimagined with the grandeur only Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour can deliver.
With the Sydney Opera House as a stunning backdrop, nightly fireworks, a live orchestra, and gourmet dining options, this is more than a performance – it’s an unforgettable experience under the stars.
If opera in Melbourne is more your speed, Opera Australia just released the line-up for a new show with Melbourne local you should see, too.
Tickets for the extra week go on sale Friday 31 October 2025.
Dates: Friday 27 March – Sunday 3 May 2026
Location: Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point, Sydney