Now You See Me Live

  • Magic
  • Concert Hall
  • Run time – 120 minutes, 20 minute interval
  • Seating map

The stage illusion spectacular

Based on Lionsgate's worldwide blockbuster film franchise, Now You See Me Live is a stage illusion spectacular taking over Sydney Opera House this summer with an explosive mix of high-tech illusions, solo stunts and jaw-dropping spectacles.

For the first time in Australia, four world-class illusionists - Adam Trent (USA), Enzo Weyne (FR), Andrew Basso (ITL) and Gabriella Lester (RSA) - unite as The Horsemen, transforming the magic of the films into a live stage spectacle with never-before-seen feats of wonder.

From the creators behind Broadway’s record-breaking hit The IllusionistsNow You See Me Live delivers a breathtaking blockbuster experience for the whole family, which has to be seen to be believed.

®, ™ & © 2025 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. and affiliated companies. All rights reserved.

Sydney Opera House presents in association with Tim Lawson & Simon Painter

Event details

The Horsemen

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Attending this event

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Concert Hall

The Concert Hall is located beneath the largest of Sydney Opera House’s roof sails, filling the upper levels of the west side of the building. Best accessed through the covered concourse. All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators).

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