Disney’s The Lion King will return to Australia in April 2026. The award-winning production will open at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre, marking its first Australian season in ten years.

Loved by families around the world, The Lion King has been seen by more than 120 million people globally, including nearly four million Australians across its previous two local tours. This new Sydney season offers long-time fans a chance to reconnect with the iconic story, while introducing the next generation to its unforgettable music, costumes and puppetry.

This will be the third Australian production of the internationally celebrated musical. The original Australian season premiered at the Capitol Theatre in 2003, followed by a national tour that opened in Sydney in 2013.