Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ announces on sale date ahead of Sydney 2026 season
Australian audiences will soon be able to secure their seats for Disney’s The Lion King ahead of the triumphant return of the world’s #1 musical to Sydney. Opening at the Capitol Theatre from April 2026, this season marks ten years since this iconic musical was last on stage here in Australia.
Approaching 30 landmark years on Broadway, The Lion King continues ascendant as one of the most popular stage musicals of all time. Since its premiere on November 13, 1997, 30 global productions have been seen by over 124 million people.
Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Choreography, the awe-inspiring visual artistry, unforgettable music, and uniquely theatrical storytelling of The Lion King has made it a global phenomenon. Loyal fans can once again experience the majesty of this smash-hit musical in Sydney, while a new generation of theatre goers will discover the magic of Disney’s epic theatrical masterpiece.
Responsible for bringing some of the biggest and most celebrated shows to Australia, Disney Theatrical Group have driven over 500,000 interstate visitors to Sydney across the past decade, through partnerships with the NSW government and Destination New South Wales. The Lion King will be the ninth musical from Disney Theatrical Group to play in Sydney over the past twenty years, following an impressive list of smash-hits that include recent national tours of Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins and Frozen. An incredible 10 million audience members have seen a Disney musical in Australia.
The Lion King has been critically acclaimed around the world, with The New York Times proclaiming that ‘there is simply nothing else like it’. The previous 2013 Sydney season of The Lion King was celebrated by both audiences and critics with Channel 7 calling it, “The King of all musicals”.
Casting information for the new Sydney production will be announced at a later date.
Tickets for Disney’s The Lion King Sydney 2026 Season to go on sale from 9am AEDT 16 October 2025. To be kept informed of ticketing details sign up at thelionkingmusical.com.au.
The Lion King Sydney 2026, Image credit Disney Theatrical Group