Melbourne families, get ready to join the pride!
Disney’s The Lion King is officially returning to Melbourne, with performances beginning at the Regent Theatre from Thursday 25 March 2027.
It will be the first time the internationally acclaimed musical has played in Melbourne since 2015, bringing its spectacular costumes, puppetry, music and much-loved characters back to the city.
Tickets go on sale to the general public from 9am on Thursday 15 October 2026, so if seeing The Lion King on stage has been on your family bucket list, this is one to put in the calendar.
The Lion King Melbourne 2027
📅 Performances from: Thursday 25 March 2027
📍 Where: Regent Theatre, Melbourne
🎟️ General tickets on sale: Thursday 15 October 2026 from 9am
🌐 Tickets: thelionkingmusical.com.au
Eligible CommBank Yello customers can also access a special presale from 9am Thursday 8 October until 11.59pm Wednesday 14 October 2026.
A Disney Favourite Returns to Melbourne
The Lion King has become one of the most successful musicals in theatre history, with more than 127 million people worldwide experiencing the production since it first premiered on Broadway in 1997.
The production combines the much-loved story of Simba with incredible puppetry, colourful costumes, African-inspired music and some of Disney’s most recognisable songs.
Families can expect favourites including “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”, along with the powerful music and choreography that have made the stage production famous around the world.
The musical has won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Direction, Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.
Who Is Starring in The Lion King?
The Australian production features performers from Australia, New Zealand and around the world.
Buyi Zama returns as Rafiki, performing the iconic role in Australia for a third time after also appearing in the 2003 and 2013 tours.
She is joined by Nick Afoa as Mufasa, who first joined The Lion King family playing Simba.
The principal cast also includes:
- Aphiwe Nyezi as Simba
- Emily Nkomo as Nala
- Daniel Frederiksen as Scar
- Benn Welford as Zazu
- Jamie McGregor as Timon
- Rutene Spooner as Pumbaa
- Ezra Williams as Shenzi
- Winston Hillyer as Banzai
- Mat Verevis as Ed
Why Families Will Love It
The Lion King is one of those theatre experiences that feels much bigger than simply watching a musical.
From the moment the animals begin making their way through the theatre, the production is filled with colour, movement, music and larger-than-life puppetry.
For kids who already love Disney’s The Lion King, seeing Simba, Nala, Timon, Pumbaa, Rafiki and the rest of the pride brought to life on stage makes it an extra-special experience.
It’s also a great introduction to musical theatre for older children and teens, while parents who grew up with the original Disney movie will find plenty of nostalgia too.
The Lion King’s Australian Tour
The Melbourne season forms part of The Lion King’s third Australian tour.
The production is currently completing its Sydney season before heading to Brisbane in November 2026, followed by Melbourne in March 2027.
The Australian tour has already proven hugely popular, becoming the fastest-selling production in the history of Sydney’s Capitol Theatre.
The Lion King Melbourne Tickets
Tickets for the Melbourne season go on sale to the general public at:
9am, Thursday 15 October 2026
Tickets will be available through:
With The Lion King returning to Melbourne for the first time in more than a decade, we’re expecting this one to be incredibly popular.
If you’re looking for a special family theatre experience in Melbourne in 2027, Disney’s The Lion King is definitely one to add to your list.
Disney’s The Lion King Melbourne
📍 Regent Theatre, Melbourne
📅 From Thursday 25 March 2027
🎟️ Tickets on sale Thursday 15 October 2026 at 9am
🌐 thelionkingmusical.com.au
Melbourne families – are you excited to see The Lion King return? 🦁
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