Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour - The Phantom of the Opera

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: Phantom of the Opera is presented by Opera Australia and is an iconic Sydney annual event. With a magnificent stage on the water in Farm Cove, an event village based at Fleet Steps, and featuring fireworks every night, Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour will be a night to remember.

Held from 27 March – 3 May 2026, performances are every night except Mondays and Good Friday. Ticket holders can access the event site from 5.00 pm for a 7.30 pm performance start time.

To find out more information about this event and book tickets, click here.

The event is situated at Fleet Steps in the Yurong Precinct of the Domain.

For visitor safety and event purposes, the Farm Cove sea wall path will be closed from the Yurong Gate between the following dates and times:

• Bump in & opening night: 3 March to 27 March 2026 – Sea wall path closed all day and night.
• Performance days: 28 March to 3 May 2026 – Sea wall path closed from 4.30 pm to 12.00 am (except Mondays & Good Friday)
• Bump out phase: 4 May to 17 May 2026 – Sea wall path closed all day and night

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We encourage patrons to use public transport to and from the event:

• Train: exit via St James, Martin Place or Circular Quay 
• Ferry: walk to The Domain from Circular Quay
• Bus: for timetables, maps and trip planning visit www.transportnsw.info
• Taxi: Mrs Macquarie’s Road will be accessible for patrons travelling by taxi and taxis will be called at the conclusion of the performance to the entrance of the event on Mrs Macquarie’s Road. To reduce congestion, patrons are encouraged to catch the free Shuttle bus (see below) and then catch a taxi from surrounding areas.
• Shuttle bus: The free pre-performance shuttle service starts at 4:30 pm until 7:30 pm and will loop from venue entrance on Mrs Macquaries Road to the Domain Car Park. The free post-performance shuttle service starts from 8:45 pm until midnight.

Please note the following traffic changes will occur:

Road Closures

No road closures, however there may be some traffic delays during peak ingress and egress. The performances start at 7.30 pm and finish approximately 10.15 pm.

Gate Closures

Bump in & bump out phase: Yurong Gate to remain closed throughout this period, pedestrians diverted through Victoria Lodge Gate.

Footpath Closures ie Sea Wall walkway

Bump in & bump out phase: There will be no public access along the Sea Wall or Fleet Steps during bump in & bump out phases. Yurong Gate to remain closed throughout bump in/out, pedestrians to be diverted through Victoria Lodge Gate

Event season: Access will be maintained along the Sea Wall until approximately 4.30 pm.

Parking restrictions / parking availability

Limited metered parking is available on Mrs Macquaries Road and the Domain Carpark (operated by Wilson Parking). For prices visit: www.domaincarpark.com.au.

Mobility Pass Holder access

As per standard access

Drop Off Zone

An event drop off zone will be operational on Mrs Macquaries Road each event night near the entrance to Fleet Steps.

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Sound checks and rehearsals for this event will be carried out intermittently from 16 March to 24 March 2026 between 1.00 pm and 11.00 pm.

During performance days (from 27 March to 3 May), sound checks will take place intermittently from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm and event sound will commence from 5.00 pm until 11.00 pm. Fireworks will take place nightly at each performance at approx. 8.45pm for approx 30 seconds (note fireworks time subject to change). This production contains sudden loud noises, simulated gun shots, themes of violence, pyrotechnics and depictions of hanging.

The Handa Opera Sound Management Hotline is: 0426 228 075

We are committed to complying with all legislation and guidelines covering amplified sound levels at outdoor events. Click here for our Noise Management Plan.

Whilst we inform all immediate neighbours of events that may require traffic changes by email, we also provide event information via our website, eNewsletters, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and seasonal What’s On Planners.

You can sign up to our eNewsletters here or join our online community via Facebook and Twitter to ensure you are informed.

Visit our What’s On web page to see what other events are happening.

The Domain and the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney have a range of venues for hire to suit a variety of different events. Please visit our Venue Hire web page to learn more.