FAQ

Tickets to all shows can be bought online through Ticketmaster. If you are booking an accessible seat or with a Companion Card, please contact us and our Box Office will contact you to complete the booking.

Group bookings are available on most performances. To make a group booking, please email Ticketmaster Group Bookings at groups@ticketmaster.com.au.

Due to their location, some seats have a better view than others. If you’ve selected a Restricted View seat, you may not be able to see certain parts of the stage. These parts are usually not directly related to the plot. Take a virtual tour of the theatre to see the view from your section.

If you buy your ticket online through Ticketmaster, you will receive a mobile ticket instead of a paper or print-at-home ticket. When you get to the theatre, simply show the ticket barcode on your mobile phone to one of our ushers for scanning.

To assist you in getting to your seat sooner, please make sure your phone is fully charged, and the screen brightness is set to the maximum setting. Please note that screenshots of tickets will not be accepted. You can find your ticket in the Ticketmaster app.

If you have selected to pick your tickets up from the venue, please visit our Box Office within the foyer. The Box Office is open two hours prior to the show’s commencement. Please bring ID and the credit card you used to purchase your tickets. 

Lyric Deluxe packages can be collected from the Lyric Deluxe counter located at the Sydney Lyric Box Office in the foyer from an hour and a half before the show starts. Drinks and choc-top vouchers can be redeemed at any of the theatre bars before the show and/or during interval. We recommend you arrive about 30 minutes prior to the performance to collect your items.

Royal Box packages can be collected from the bar on the same level as where you’re sitting.

Each production has their own exchange and refund policy. Please check the relevant show page for their policy.

We recommend Wilson Parking’s Harbourside Car Park. It’s a 5–10-minute walk to the theatre, with a special all day parking rate for patrons. Find out more.

You can get to the theatre by train, bus and light rail. Plan your trip at transportnsw.info or find out more on our Getting Here page.

We recommend that you arrive at least 15-30 minutes before the performance starts – or earlier if you would like to enjoy a drink in one of the theatre’s licensed bars.

Live theatre has a ‘lock-out’ policy; a period after the curtain goes up when late-comers are not permitted to enter the auditorium. Lock-out periods are set by the production and vary from show to show. Patrons arriving late will be admitted when there’s a suitable break in the performance.

The performance duration depends on the show. To check a particular running time, please check the relevant show page.

Yes, the Cloak Room is in the theatre foyer. Please only bring handbags and satchels that are smaller than an A4 piece of paper inside the theatre. Due to security requirements, you will be asked to show the contents of your bags to theatre staff. Larger items must be left in our Cloak Room.

If you have lost something within our theatre, please contact us and we will make every effort to locate your lost item.

There’s no official dress code for but most people dress smart casual. You’re more than welcome to use the occasion to dress up – wear your most glamorous gown, a dashing tux or a family heirloom! It can get cold in the theatre, so we recommend bringing an extra layer, just in case.

Light emitting clothes, jewellery, accessories or footwear must be switched off before entering the auditorium. We suggest leaving these items at home. Hats must also be removed during the performance. 

For more information please read our Conditions of Entry.

We want you to feel comfortable when you come to the theatre. Here are a few tips to make your visit memorable.

The cast don’t participate in meet and greets; however performers do occasionally exit via the Stage Door. Some may take the time to sign autographs or take photos.

Whilst you are welcome to bring snacks and cold drinks with you to the theatre, we do not allow patrons to take external alcohol, hot food or beverages, strong smelling food or any form of glass into the auditorium (including glass water bottles). Our theatre bars provide a variety of refreshments that you can take into the auditorium and consume during the show.

We welcome any feedback that you may have. Please get in touch with our team.

We're looking forward to seeing your school at our theatre soon. Find out more about school visits.

Everyone attending must have a ticket. Children under the age of two can sit on your lap with ‘babe-in-arms’ ticket. This ticket is free and can be collected from our Box Office on the day of the performance. Some shows are not suitable for small children; please check the show page to find out about the babe-in-arms policy and age recommendation for the show that you are attending. If your child becomes unsettled, our Patron Services staff may approach you and request that you sit in the foyer to prevent any disruptions to the performance. 

The seating in the theatre is raked for excellent sight lines to the stage. We have booster cushions available from our cloakroom for small children free of charge.

We understand that each child is different and parental discretion is advised. Each show has an age recommendation, so we suggest visiting the show page to find out more.

Children under the age of 16 cannot attend on their own and must be always accompanied by an adult.

We understand each patron has different needs when choosing their seat. For patrons with a visual impairment, the approximate distance between the centre seat in the specified row and the stage, measured from the safety curtain, is:

• Stalls, Row AA: 5 metres
• Stalls, Row D: 10 metres
• Stalls, Row H: 14 metres
• Dress Circle, Row A: approximately 16.5 metres

Stalls seating has a gradual incline right to the back of the auditorium. Patrons will be at eye level with the Stage at rows F-G. View the Sydney Lyric seating plan.

Find out more about accessibility at the Sydney Lyric.

If you have trouble negotiating stairs, Stalls seating has the easiest access and there is ramp access via Doors 13 and 18. Most of the seats in the Dress and Grand Circle have stairs to negotiate.

Wheelchair seating is in Row P of the Stalls.

If you can transfer from a wheelchair/mobility scooter into a theatre seat, easily accessible seating is in Row Q.

Find out more about accessibility at the Sydney Lyric.

How to book an accessible seat

To book an accessible seat, please contact us to request a call back. Our Box Office will call you to complete your booking as soon as possible, between the hours of Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.

Accessible performances are arranged via individual productions, which means availability and type can vary. Information about these performances is usually listed on the show page, or you can request this information by contacting us.

Accredited service dogs are allowed to enter the theatre upon presentation of accreditation proof. Service dogs must always remain on a leash and on the floor.

A Hearing Loop is available in the Stalls. View this map to see what seats have hearing loops available. Patrons should adjust their hearing aids to "T" for reception.

Theatre staff can also provide an ‘Intelligent DSP RF Receiver (150MHZ)’ which can be worn around your neck for the duration of the performance. The RF Receiver works in all theatre seats. There are limited devices available, however we will do our best to assist you on your visit.