What's On
View All ShowsThe Capitol Theatre has been delighting audiences with exceptional theatre experiences since 1927. Explore what’s on at this iconic Sydney landmark.
The Lion King
Now playing
Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway.
Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest
7 - 29 November 2026
This haunting retelling unleashes a collision of desire, torment, and immortality in a critically acclaimed ballet.
The Nutcracker
4 - 23 December 2026
Ballet's most iconic story is coming to the Capitol Theatre this Christmas!
Our History
Nestled within the pulse of the Haymarket district, the building itself began its life in 1892 as a produce market before being converted into a hippodrome designed for a circus in 1916. Since 1927, the Capitol Theatre has been used as either a picture palace or theatre.
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