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. THE LION KING has been seen by more than 120 million world-wide, cementing its status as one of the most beloved musicals of all time.
Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, 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:
Tickets for Disney’s The Lion King Sydney 2026 Season are on sale at http://thelionkingmusical.com.au.
