The Phantom of the Opera with Port Bus to the Sydney Opera House. Sunday 12th & Monday 13th April 2026

The Music of the Night soars across Sydney Harbour. Let the spectacle astound you…

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s global phenomenon returns for its 40th anniversary in a spectacular staging at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.

The Phantom of the Opera first burst onto the West End 40 years ago, becoming a worldwide sensation. Now, Opera Australia brings it back in grand style with a larger-than-life harbour production.

The timeless story of the masked man beneath the Paris Opera House, and his obsession with a young singer, has captivated over 160 million people in 58 territories and 205 cities worldwide.

The score is filled with classics — from the haunting Music of the Night and All I Ask of You to the splendour of Masquerade and the crashing chords of the title song. Directed by Simon Phillips with costumes and sets by Gabriela Tylesova, this staging elevates iconic moments — the mirror, Phantom’s lair, the chandelier — on an enormous stage built over the water.

With themed bars, dining, nightly fireworks, and a live orchestra beneath the stage, it’s an unforgettable evening under the stars.

Presented by Opera Australia in special arrangement with the Really Useful Group, this acclaimed production launches Phantom’s 40th anniversary celebrations in breathtaking style.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Pickups commence by 07:10 from Sancrox, Port, Lake Cathie, Kew & beyond. Morning tea @ Buladelah (supplied by Port Bus). Lunch n Shop stops at Westfield Tuggerah. Checking in to the Great Southern Hotel around 15:00. Kick back, relax, go for a walk or a beverage at the bar and dinner is at 16:45. Departing for the Opera House @ 17:40 for a showtime of 19:00.

Day 2: A hot plated breakfast to start our day. Departing around 09:00 to head over to the Sydney Opera House for our guided tour. Lunch stop @ Heatherbrae, comfort stop at Taree Service Centre and then drops off commencing around 16:30. Back in the depot around 17:00.

Inclusions:

Air-conditioned coach transport, Port Bus welcome pack, daily H2O, 1 x Morning Tea (supplied by Port Bus), stop @ Westfield Tuggerah, 1 x dinner, 1 x chosen show ticket + fees, 1 x night accommodation @ Great Southern Hotel, 1 x hot plated breakfast & a 1-hour guided tour of the Sydney Opera House.

House Seats: $939 pp twin | $1,040 pp single | $439 pp dep

Premium: $805 pp twin | $905 pp single | 322 pp dep

A Reserve: $755 pp twin | $857 pp single | $279 pp dep

B Reserve: $707 pp twin share | $808 single | $237 pp dep

For more information or to book;

Phone: 02 6583 3330

Email: admin@portbus.com.au

Website: https://www.portbus.com.au

Timing

Approximately 160 minutes, including one interval.

Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.

Content

This production contains sudden loud noises, simulated gun shots, themes of violence, pyrotechnics and depictions of hanging.

This performance may include the use of strobe lighting and smoke machines. This performance may be filmed.

Venue information

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is an open-air and all-weather event.

The venue, audience seating, and the stage are completely uncovered. The event is an all-weather experience, and they’re committed to going ahead with a performance of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour even in doubtful or unfavourable weather conditions. Please come prepared so that you are as comfortable as possible and ready to support the performers, who will carry on singing and dancing in the rain.

Performance pauses and cancellations

They will only cancel a performance during electrical storms (within a 10km radius) or during times of extremely high winds and/or rain. They will not cancel a performance until 7.30pm or later. They may decide to cancel a performance once the show is underway. We plan to travel to the venue for a 19:30 performance start time, even in unfavourable weather conditions.

In some weather conditions, they may delay the start time of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour or pause for up to 50 minutes at any point throughout the performance.

All tours require a minimum no to proceed

Cancellation Fee for theatre, concerts & sporting tours: In case of concert or sporting tours, admission tickets are purchased in advance, therefore a minimum cancellation fee equivalent to the cost of admission tickets will apply, and some accommodations require prepayment, and refunds will be subject to their own conditions.