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Theatre & shows in Sydney

Theatre, opera, magic, cabaret — a curtain time.

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Example nights

Real Sydney venues, put together by our planner. Refreshed Jul 20.

Small plates at Miss Wolf in Marrickville, then dinner at Camelot Lounge.

  • 01Miss WolfMarrickville · $$
  • 02Camelot LoungeMarrickville · $$$
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Games at Knox Street Bar in Chippendale, then dinner at Li'l Darlin Surry Hills in Surry Hills.

  • 01Knox Street BarChippendale · $$
  • 02Li'l Darlin Surry HillsSurry Hills · $$
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Dinner at Low 302 in Darlinghurst, then Artasian in Haymarket.

  • 01Low 302Darlinghurst · $$
  • 02ArtasianHaymarket · $
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Top 12 venues

  1. 01

    Riverside Theatres

    Parramatta · $$

    Drama, comedy, musicals across three stages. River views, courtyard, foyer bar — locals' go-to for a night out with real productions.

  2. 02

    City Recital Hall

    Barangaroo · $$$

    1,200-seat tiered room with clean acoustics — orchestras, recitals, talks. Wine bars on multiple levels, no bad sightlines.

  3. 03

    The Concourse Chatswood

    Chatswood · $$$

  4. 04

    Magic Men

    Darlinghurst · $$$$

  5. 05

    Honeycomb Club - Cabaret Dinner Show

    Potts Point · $$$$

    Cabaret dinner show—talk and tease, top performers, staff who actually care. Kings Cross theatre nostalgia without the sleaze.

  6. 06

    Ritz Cinemas

    Randwick · $$

    1930s art deco cinema with 35mm and 70mm screenings, arthouse programming, and a balcony bar. Choc tops and fresh popcorn — proper cinema experience.

  7. 07

    The Magician's Cabaret

    Pyrmont · $$$

  8. 08

    Burlesque Showgirls Creative Entertainment

    Potts Point · $$$

    Burlesque, comedy, and cocktails — clever, witty, retro-Berlin vibes. Hens nights, dates, or just a night out with bite.

  9. 09

    Northside Performance Space

    St Leonards (NSW) · $$

    Intimate room with great acoustics, live music most nights, decent food, volunteer staff who actually care. Worth the trip to Crows Nest.

  10. 10

    Factory Theatre

    Marrickville · $$

  11. 11

    Two80 Cabaret

    Surry Hills · $$$

    Burlesque, stand-up, live cabaret — cocktails and steaks between acts. Warm staff, joyous vibe, nights that run late.

  12. 12

    Miss Wolf

    Marrickville · $$

    Queer+ local in Marrickville — drag shows Saturday nights, lounges, cocktails, BYOF (bring your own food from next door).