What’s On in the West End – London Shows in 2026
Experiences58th Street
5 reviews
Welcome to the jazz age!From £75
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MusicalA Homo Alone 2: Yikes We Did It Again!
Opens November 13, 2026He’s back. He’s camper, and still not being supervised!
From £34
PlayA Christmas Carol
Opens November 12, 2026
796 reviews
Don't be a Scrooge, celebrate the season with A Christmas Carol starring Giles TereraFrom £60
MusicalABBA Voyage
1 review
You can dance, you can jive at the incredible ABBA Arena!From £40
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OperaAdriana Mater
Opens November 28, 2026A mother, a son, and the impossible question: can love break the cycle of violence?
From £14
PlayAffluenza
15 reviews
Privilege is inherited. So are the consequences.From £31
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PlayAmadeus
Opens April 17, 2027Starring Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells
From £25
PlayAn Evening Of Unnecessary Detail
Opens November 30, 2026An Evening Of Unnecessary Detail
From £33
OperaAngel's Bone
Two fallen angels. One desperate couple. A haunting Pulitzer Prize-winning opera about exploitation, power and survival.
From £0
MusicalAnne Boleyn: The Musical
Opens May 8, 2027You know the Queen. Now meet the woman.
From £31
PlayAugust Wilson’s Fences
2 reviews
A powerful American family drama about legacy, limits and what’s passed down.From £0
PlayAustentatious
144 reviews
Austentatious, an entirely improvised Jane Austen period parody play. You choose the name.From £27
MusicalAvenue Q
Avenue Q is back on the block!
From £31
PlayBaby
A provocative play about one woman’s desire to survive even though she hasn’t got a chance in hell.
From £0
DanceBallet de Santiago Swan Lake
Opens September 21, 2027Witness the UK debut of Chile's acclaimed Ballet de Santiago
From £38
PlayBallet Shoes
Opens August 25, 2027Three big dreams. One incredible adventure
From £19
MusicalBeetlejuice The Musical
188 reviews
It’s showtime! Catch the Ghost with the Most before he leaves the West End in January.From £31
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PlayBerlin
Opens March 10, 2027One night, two lives and a past that refuses to leave.
From £19
ExperiencesBill Bailey - Vaudevillean
Opens December 16, 2026The award-winning comedian is back in London for a West End residency
From £22
MusicalBilly Elliot The Musical
Opens February 12, 2027The legendary musical Billy Elliot is returning to London in 2027!
From £36
MusicalBlack Is The Color Of My Voice
Opens January 11, 2027Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live
From £36
OperaBreaking the Waves
Opens February 13, 2027Breaking the Waves
From £14
MusicalCabaret
1,171 reviews
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, London. Wilkommen!From £42
PlayCADEL: Lungs on Legs
1 review
ONE ACTOR. ONE BIKE. ONE DREAM.From £37
OperaCarmen
An all-star cast brings Damiano Michieletto’s white-hot production to life
From £135
MusicalCeilidh The Musical
5 reviews
The band's already playing. Find yourself a hand to holdFrom £20
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MusicalCinderella
Opens November 14, 2026When the shoe fits... a fairytale begins.
From £13
PantomimeCinderella: Buttons Undone!
Opens November 21, 2026Cinderella: Buttons Undone!
From £28
DanceCirque Alice
Opens December 12, 2026Go down, down the rabbit hole with Cirque Alice
From £38
DanceCirque Berserk
27 reviews
Real Circus - made for the Theatre!From £0
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DanceCirque du Soleil: Kurios
Opens January 13, 2027Cirque du Soleil returns to the Royal Albert Hall with Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities!
From £56
DanceCirque du Soleil: Kurios - VIP in the Gallery
Opens January 16, 2027Cirque du Soleil returns to the Royal Albert Hall with Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities!
From £398
MusicalClub NVRLND
Opens November 14, 2026Where the night is always young.
From £49
MusicalCome Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
290 reviews
This is the greatest show!From £59
OperaCosì fan tutte
Opens February 10, 2027Netia Jones reimagines Mozart’s comedy of manners through a sharp contemporary lens
From £51
MusicalDeath Note – The Musical
85 reviews
Write a name. Change the world.From £36
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ExperiencesDerren Brown: Only Human
Following a sold-out UK & Ireland tour, Derren Brown is back in London.
From £31
PantomimeDick Whittington and His Cat - Adult
Opens November 26, 2026
1 review
Join our hero Dick and his beloved pussycat…From £19
PantomimeDick Whittington and His Cat - Family
Opens November 22, 2026Come to Islington, where the streets are paved with gold…
From £17
MusicalDirty Dancing
Opens January 19, 2027Get ready for the time of your life...
From £31
MusicalDirty Dancing - Dartford
Opens April 27, 2027Get ready to have the time of your life, Dartford!
From £34
PlayDouble Bill: Tell Me Straight & Aggy May
Two bold plays exploring sexuality, identity, privilege and creativity
From £19
DanceEbony Scrooge
Opens November 24, 2026Charles Dickens’ classic gets a hip hop makeover in this Christmas hit for all ages.
From £19
DanceEnglish National Ballet: Romeo and Juliet
Opens January 14, 2027
15 reviews
This stunning ballet returns to the London Coliseum for its 50th anniversary From £31
ExperiencesFaulty Towers The Dining Experience
172 reviews
Tuck into this highly improvised, highly interactive and fully immersive show!From £67
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MusicalFourteen Again
Opens November 21, 2026“If you could do it all again… what would you do?”
From £43
PlayFrankenstein
Opens April 16, 2027You are my creator, but I am your master.
From £31
MusicalFranz & Marie
A dark, folk-infused musical reimagining of Woyzeck, where love, war and trauma collide.
From £25
PlayGame of Thrones: The Mad King
Following a sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon, Game of Thrones: The Mad King comes to London in 2027.
From £0
ConcertGilbert O’Sullivan Celebrating 60 Years of Music
Opens November 8, 2026An unforgettable evening with one of Britain's greatest songwriters
From £42
DanceGIOVANNI - Unstoppable
Opens May 16, 2027The Strictly Come Dancing champion is back, and he's unstoppable!
From £46
MusicalHadestown
533 reviews
Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fateFrom £31
MusicalHamilton
3,843 reviews
The hit musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda.From £25
PlayHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
2,545 reviews
Experience the new one-part production of Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildFrom £31
PlayHay Fever
60 reviews
Hay Fever starring Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant in Noël Coward's comedy of bad mannersFrom £103
MusicalHigh School Musical
57 reviews
Harry Judd joins High School Musical for its London run.From £34
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MusicalCharlie and the Chocolate Factory
Opens June 4, 2027
536 reviews
Michael Ball stars as Willy Wonka in a spectacular new production.From £17
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PlayChristmas Carol Goes Wrong
Opens December 18, 2026
44 reviews
Mischief Theatre are back. God help us, every one!From £31
OperaIl trittico
Opens March 5, 2027Puccini operas: Lovers. Mothers. Gold-diggers.
From £51
PlayIlford Boy
A funny, moving story about family, identity and finding your people.
From £19
PlayIncident at Vichy
Opens January 15, 2027A rare revival of one of Arthur Miller’s most unflinching and urgent plays.
From £15
MusicalInto The Woods
44 reviews
Why would you go into the woods?From £25
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OperaIphigenie en Tauride
Iphigenie en Tauride
From £14
PlayJack and the Beanstalk
Opens December 2, 2026TuckShop’s outrageous all-drag panto is back!
From £31
PlayJaja’s African Hair Braiding
Opens January 29, 2027Are we making money today or what?
From £13
MusicalJersey Boys - Dartford
Opens August 10, 2027They're making their way back to you, Dartford!
From £32
MusicalJesus Christ Superstar - Theatre Royal Drury Lane
61 reviews
Sam Ryder leads the iconic rock opera as it arrives at Theatre Royal Drury Lane this autumn.From £31
DanceJohannes Radebe: Finally Home
Opens May 9, 2027Johannes Radebe is back!
From £37
PlayJohn Proctor is the Villain
Opens February 2, 2027John Proctor is the Villain transfers to the West End!
From £31
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PlayJulius Caesar
Experience Shakespeare’s epic thriller Julius Caesar in the intimate, candlelit setting of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
From £31
DanceKai - My Revolution
Opens July 25, 2027Kai - My Revolution
From £39
OperaKata Kabanova
Opens March 22, 2027Richard Jones’s intimate, stripped-back staging beautifully realises Janáček’s opera of yearning and destruction
From £51
MusicalKimberly Akimbo
"I want an adventure while I still can! And it's gonna be scary and fun and really stupid"
From £31
PlayKing John
Opens February 20, 2027A rarely staged Shakespearean history brought vividly to life by candlelight.
From £7
OperaLa traviata
Opens February 3, 2027
11 reviews
The ENO season presents one of the greatest operatic love stories of all time, La traviataFrom £14
MusicalLa Voix Live! at the London Palladium
Opens March 22, 2027Strictly Come Dancing, RuPaul's Drag Race and TV star, La Voix is taking over for one night only!
From £48
DanceLandmarks: Unmissable Ashton
Opens January 25, 2027Three milestone works created over three decades – the choreographic imagination of Frederick Ashton
From £28
MusicalLegally Blonde
Opens March 22, 2027Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed.
From £20
MusicalLes Miserables
7,020 reviews
Storm the barricades for a Les Mis London ticket.From £31
ConcertLeslie Odom, Jr.
The Tony Award-winning Broadway star brings an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling and Hamilton favourites to London.
From £0
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MusicalLittle Dancer
You may not know her name. But you know her.
From £31
DanceMaddAddam
Opens February 22, 2027Margaret Atwood’s dystopian epic reimagined in a visionary ballet by Wayne McGregor.
From £39
MusicalMagic Mike Live
846 reviews
Channing Tatum's Magic Mike Live at the Hippodrome has everything you could ever want!From £48
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MusicalMagic Mike Live VIP Luxe
Hang out with the cast, with the ultimate Magic Mike Live experience
From £304
ConcertMagic Queen - Magic Tour 40th Anniversary Tour
Opens November 30, 2026Magic Queen - Magic Tour 40th Anniversary Tour
From £39
MusicalMAMMA MIA!
9,828 reviews
MAMMA MIA! how we can't resist you!GREAT VALUE GUARANTEED
From £22
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MusicalMamma Mia! The Party
You can dance, you can jive, you can have the time of your life!
From £0
DanceManon
61 reviews
A full-blooded ballet of love, decadence and passion.From £65
MusicalMartin Guerre
3 reviews
A bold new revival of the Olivier Award-winning musical from the creators of Les Misérables.From £0
MusicalMatilda The Musical
5,137 reviews
Roald Dahl's darkly comic musical continues to wow West End audiences.GREAT VALUE GUARANTEED
From £25
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DanceMatthew Bourne's Cinderella
Opens December 1, 2026
45 reviews
A 30th anniversary celebration of Matthew Bourne's CinderellaFrom £19
MusicalMillion Dollar Quartet
See the Tony Award-winning musical at the Arts at Marble Arch Theatre
From £21
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PlayMiss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Opens December 2, 2026The Christmas of the awkward, forgotten sister. But this time, the narrative is in her hands.
From £28
MusicalMiss Saigon
Opens May 13, 2027The hit musical returns to London for a strictly-limited run in May 2027.
From £25
PlayMojo
Opens March 4, 2027A provocative black comedy from Jez Butterworth
From £28
MusicalMoulin Rouge! The Musical
4,300 reviews
Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular Moulin Rouge! The MusicalFrom £30
PlayMurder, She Didn't Write
4 reviews
Play detective with this improvised murder mysteryFrom £24
PlayMy Neighbour Totoro
1,116 reviews
Enter a world of magic and wonder with My Neighbour Totoro - a perfect enchanted adventureFrom £19
MusicalNevermore
Opens July 19, 2027A haunting gothic fantasia
From £25
PlayNine Night
Opens November 12, 2026
111 reviews
Some secrets don’t make it to the grave.From £19
DanceNutcracker - London Coliseum
Opens December 17, 2026
664 reviews
The Nutcracker is a magical Christmas tradition for all the family!From £31
PlayOh, Mary!
153 reviews
An uproariously dark comedy about Mary Todd LincolnFrom £25
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MusicalOliver!
757 reviews
Experience the Olivier Award-winning family musical today!From £25
MusicalOne Day The Musical
Opens November 17, 2026Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose star in One Day The Musical
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From £37
MusicalOperation Mincemeat
16 reviews
Operation Mincemeat at Fortune Theatre - the story of how a disguised corpse won the war.EXCLUSIVE ACCESS ON SALE
From £62
MusicalOperation Mincemeat - Dartford
Opens February 23, 2027The Olivier Award-winning West End musical brings its operation to Dartford
From £44
MusicalPaddington The Musical
Paddington has swapped Windsor Gardens for the West End!
From £42
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PlayParanormal Activity
96 reviews
Paranormal Activity brings the global horror phenomenon to the stageFrom £45
MusicalPatti LuPone – Matters Of The Heart
Opens February 14, 2027For two nights only at the London Coliseum
From £46
PlayPeppa Pig's Big Family Show!
Opens December 4, 2026
39 reviews
Peppa Pig is back with a brand new stage show!From £13
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MusicalPhantom of the Opera
8,700 reviews
Almost 40 years on, the West End still falls for the Music of the NightFrom £31
MusicalPinocchio
Opens November 28, 2026
12 reviews
‘What’s love? Well that’s a big thing to explain.’From £7
PantomimePotted Panto
Opens December 6, 2026Experience all your favourite pantomimes in one spectacular show!
From £31
MusicalPride
Opens November 12, 2026Following a sold-out run at the National Theatre, Pride the musical transfers to the Bridge Theatre this November
From £35
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MusicalPulman and Stilgoe - Hooray For Hollywood
A century of movie musical magic, live on stage.
From £17
MusicalRENT
16 reviews
The groundbreaking musical is back in London for a limited run!From £30
ConcertRepresentAsian: An Evening of Asian Talent
Celebrate diversity and inclusivity in this exceptional concert.
From £25
PlayRoom On The Broom Live
79 reviews
Iggety ziggety zaggety zoom! Room on the Broom flies back into the West End!From £13
DanceScrooge - Cirque Extravaganza
Opens December 23, 2026An enchanting mix of musical theatre with cirque wow factor
From £50
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ExperiencesSecret Cinema presents Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Immersive Adventure
Opens February 16, 2027Set sail on an unforgettable immersive pirate adventure in London.
From £60
DanceShen Yun
155 reviews
Experience the magical return of Shen Yun.From £68
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PlaySherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas
Opens November 24, 2026Sherlock Holmes uncovers a chilling connection to The Twelve Days of Christmas in his latest investigation
From £18
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MusicalShowstopper! The Improvised Musical
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical returns to London's West End for a limited time only!
From £23
MusicalSinatra The Musical
242 reviews
Start spreadin' the news, the king of swing is backGREAT VALUE GUARANTEED
From £25
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MusicalSingin’ in the Rain
Opens June 2, 2027The splash hit makes a return to London
From £19
MusicalSingin' In The Rain - Dartford
Opens March 16, 2027Singin' In The Rain is making a splash in Dartford
From £38
MusicalSix
1,352 reviews
Six The Musical reigns at London's Vaudeville TheatreFrom £33
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MusicalSix - Singalong
10 reviews
Singalong with the queens of Six in Six the singalong at the Vaudeville Theatre!From £42
MusicalSophie’s Surprise Christmas Party
Opens November 13, 2026The wildest Christmas party in town – where anything can happen!
From £41
PlaySpeculations
Three celebrity deaths that shook America. One woman who refused to stop asking questions.
From £22
PlaySpitfire Girls
Opens January 27, 2027An untold story of courage, friendship and hope, inspired by the women who took to the skies during WWII.
From £19
PlayStick Man
15 reviews
More fun than you can shake a stick at!From £19
MusicalStoker Wilde
Two legendary writers. Two iconic monsters. One secret rivalry.
From £0
DanceSTORIES - The Tap Dance Sensation
STORIES - The Tap Dance Sensation
From £0
PlayStranger Things : The First Shadow
818 reviews
See the world of Stranger Things like never before with STRANGER THINGS: The First ShadowFrom £30
DanceSwan Lake
203 reviews
A princess cursed. A prince deceived. A love immortal.From £44
ConcertThe 27th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
Opens February 28, 2027And the winner is...
From £63
PlayThe Animals Come to the Table
Opens December 11, 2026What if the natural world finally had a seat at the table?
From £7
DanceThe Ballet Icons Gala
Opens February 21, 2027
6 reviews
Starring internationally acclaimed ballet stars and exceptional emerging talentFrom £44
MusicalThe Book of Mormon
8,059 reviews
London’s hit musical comedy from the creators of South ParkFrom £25
MusicalThe Devil Wears Prada
2,229 reviews
Elton John's new musical The Devil Wears Prada is now playing in the West End.From £31
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MusicalThe Dolly Show
Opens November 23, 2026A heartfelt celebration of the Queen of Country
From £50
MusicalThe Elvis Years
82 reviews
The UK's premier Elvis event comes to the West End's Dominion Theatre for one night only!From £28
ExperiencesThe Great Christmas Feast
1 review
Tuck in to The Great Christmas Feast this festive periodFrom £170
PlayThe Guilty
Opens January 18, 2027Following a sold out run at the Donmar, this hit show is transferring to the West End starring Russell Tovey
From £36
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PlayThe Hunger Games On Stage
18 reviews
A gripping live adaptation of The Hunger Games — survival, sacrifice, and rebellion.From £32
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PlayThe Cherry Orchard
21 reviews
Kristin Scott Thomas returns to the West End in The Cherry OrchardON SALE NOW
From £30
MusicalThe Choir of Man
Opens December 10, 2026
1,243 reviews
The Choir of Man returns to London, join them for a drink at the best pub in the world!From £31
MusicalThe Lion King
14,529 reviews
Disney’s award-winning musical has been stunning West End audiences for 25 years.From £43
DanceThe Little Match Girl — Ballo Arthur Pita
Opens December 3, 2026
2 reviews
Hans Christian Andersen challenged humanity in his classical tale of a pure soul and the cruel world.From £20
PlayThe Lives of Others
10 reviews
Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane and Luke Thompson star in a chilling story where listening changes everything.From £43
OperaThe Magic Flute
Opens December 13, 2026
15 reviews
Magic flutes, monstrous serpents, and a quest for love.From £51
PlayThe Master Builder
A gripping revival of Ibsen's timeless drama about ambition, legacy and the price of success.
From £19
PlayThe Mousetrap
2,680 reviews
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is a West End staple. Do you know whodunnit?From £31
MusicalThe Notebook
Opens March 10, 2027Get ready to fall in love with The Notebook - A New Musical
From £25
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MusicalThe Pianist
1 review
Based on Wladyslaw Szpilman’s internationally bestselling memoirFrom £25
PlayThe Play That Goes Wrong
5,362 reviews
Anything that can go wrong will, with The Play That Goes Wrong!From £31
PlayThe Popinjay Cavalier
Quentin Tarantino’s swashbuckling West End comedy starring Sacha Baron Cohen.
From £0
PlayThe Quiet Revolution of Laurent Clerc
Opens July 9, 2027The war on sign language began as a war on love.
From £19
PlayThe Seagull
A play by Anton Chekhov in a new translation by Rory Mullarkey
From £7
MusicalThe Simon & Garfunkel Story
Opens February 8, 2027
236 reviews
Celebrate the legacy of two rock and folk pioneers with The Simon & Garfunkel StoryFrom £36
PlayThe Smartest Giant in Town
Opens December 9, 2026
60 reviews
Get ready for a giant-sized adventure as Julia Donaldson's classic takes to the stage!From £10
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MusicalThe Snowman
Opens November 21, 2026Experience one of the West End’s most magical Christmas treats.
From £22
PlayThe Standard of Living
56 reviews
Rory Kinnear stars in James Graham’s bold new West End playFrom £152
PlayThe Traitors - Acts of Betrayal
Opens May 11, 2027From the Highlands to the West End
From £31
ExperiencesThe Traitors: Live Experience
1 review
Are you a Traitor or Faithful? Play live in Covent Garden.From £52
PlayThe Truth
Starring Stephen Mangan, Ardal O’Hanlon, Sarah Hadland & Janie Dee
From £37
AttractionTheatre Royal Drury Lane Tour
57 reviews
Take a tour of the world-famous Theatre Royal Drury Lane!From £23
MusicalTitanique
484 reviews
All aboard the Titanique!From £30
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OperaTo Die for [A Comedy]
Opens November 29, 2026A new comic opera
From £56
ConcertToo Much Too Young
Opens April 18, 2027The only show endorsed by The Specials and The Selecter
From £28
PlayTop Gunchained
Opens November 16, 2026Top Gunchained
From £17
OperaTosca
21 reviews
When passion and politics collide, love can prove a fatal weakness...From £14
OperaTosca
Opens April 12, 2027Puccini’s passionate operatic thriller of love, betrayal and sacrifice, set in a war-torn Rome.
From £57
OperaTrial by Jury & The Zoo
Opens March 4, 2027One love story. Two operettas. And a courtroom full of chaos.
From £14
PlayTru
Following a sell-out success in New York, Jesse Tyler Ferguson stars in Tru in London
From £56
OperaUn ballo in maschera
Opens November 30, 2026A deadly affair unfolds in Philipp Stölzl's surreal Royal Opera debut
From £51
DanceVisionaries: Robbins and MacMillan
Opens November 9, 2026Two visions of humanity in one extraordinary ballet double bill.
From £28
MusicalWest End Musical Christmas
6 reviews
Shine bright this festive season with this merry West End concert.From £25
PlayWhite Rabbit Red Rabbit
7 reviews
No rehearsal, no director, and a different celebrity performer each night...From £0
MusicalWicked
7,629 reviews
Defy Gravity with Wicked London, one of the West End's most beloved musicals, witnessed by millions.From £31
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MusicalWild About You
Opens January 18, 2027Wild About You: a new soul-stirring musical adventure
From £25
PlayWitness for the Prosecution
3,096 reviews
Agatha Christie's bone-chilling drama is presented in a perfect courtroom setting.From £21
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MusicalYesterday
Danny Boyle's Yesterday is not that far away...
From £0
PlayZog and the Flying Doctors
Opens July 30, 2027Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
From £24
West End Shows 2026
Discover all West End shows playing in London, from much-loved musicals and powerful dramas to comedy, dance and one-off events. Pick your show and book with confidence.
Planning a trip to the theatre? London’s West End shows in 2026 offer a spectacular mix of family favourites, award-winning musicals, and unmissable current West End shows. Known worldwide for unforgettable performances, impressive staging, and brilliant storytelling, West End productions continue to set the standard for live entertainment.
Enjoy a heartwarming adventure with Paddington The Musical, full of humour and classic British charm. Experience the visual delight of My Neighbour Totoro, celebrating imagination and friendship. Or dive into the witty and iconic Matilda The Musical, a long-running West End favourite.
Whether visiting for a family outing or a theatre-packed weekend, these West End shows showcase why current London shows remain so exceptional. Book your tickets early to enjoy world-class theatre.
Classic London shows
Classic London shows prove that some stories never fade. These timeless productions combine heritage, unforgettable characters, and sweeping theatrical spectacle, defining the very best of London theatre shows.
Witness the epic drama of Les Misérables, the haunting romance of The Phantom of the Opera, or the wit and warmth of Oliver!, a Dickens classic brought to life.
Whether you’re revisiting a beloved favourite or discovering a classic for the first time, these legendary London theatre shows in 2026 remain must-see. Browse classic West End shows and secure your tickets today.
Award-winning theatre shows in London
If you’re looking for the pinnacle of live entertainment then these award-winning theatre shows in London 2026 deliver unforgettable experiences. From storytelling and performance to stunning stagecraft, these productions are celebrated worldwide.
Step into magic with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, enjoy the revolutionary storytelling of Hamilton, or laugh at the sharp and critically acclaimed Oh Mary!.
From global sensations to buzzy new favourites, these award-winning West End shows in London 2026 are essential viewing. Book now and experience the very best of current London shows.
FAQs about London theatre shows 2026
What shows are on in London in 2026?
London has a wide range of shows running throughout the year. The easiest way to explore what’s on is by browsing categories rather than individual titles. Start with new shows and explore by interest with musicals or plays.
What musicals are coming out in 2026?
There are a mix of new arrivals and returning favourites. Don’t miss the show-stopping Kinky Boots, the family-friendly Beetlejuice, or the late-2025 arrival, Paddington! These musicals are among the highlights of London theatre shows in 2026.
Which celebrities are going to the West End in 2026?
Explore our Stars on Stage Guide to keep up to date witch famous faces to find in the West End this year.