New West End Shows In London
Explore London’s newest musicals and plays, and discover the latest stories lighting up the West End stage.
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
MusicalJersey Boys - Dartford
Opens August 10, 2027They're making their way back to you, Dartford!
From £32
PlayZog and the Flying Doctors
Opens July 30, 2027Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
From £24
DanceKai - My Revolution
Opens July 25, 2027Kai - My Revolution
From £39
MusicalNevermore
Opens July 19, 2027A haunting gothic fantasia
From £25
PlayThe Quiet Revolution of Laurent Clerc
Opens July 9, 2027The war on sign language began as a war on love.
From £19
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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MusicalSingin’ in the Rain
Opens June 2, 2027The splash hit makes a return to London
From £19
DanceGIOVANNI - Unstoppable
Opens May 16, 2027The Strictly Come Dancing champion is back, and he's unstoppable!
From £46
MusicalMiss Saigon
Opens May 13, 2027The hit musical returns to London for a strictly-limited run in May 2027.
From £25
PlayThe Traitors - Acts of Betrayal
Opens May 11, 2027From the Highlands to the West End
From £31
DanceJohannes Radebe: Finally Home
Opens May 9, 2027Johannes Radebe is back!
From £37
MusicalAnne Boleyn: The Musical
Opens May 8, 2027You know the Queen. Now meet the woman.
From £31
MusicalDirty Dancing - Dartford
Opens April 27, 2027Get ready to have the time of your life, Dartford!
From £34
ConcertToo Much Too Young
Opens April 18, 2027The only show endorsed by The Specials and The Selecter
From £28
PlayAmadeus
Opens April 17, 2027Starring Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells
From £25
PlayFrankenstein
Opens April 16, 2027You are my creator, but I am your master.
From £31
OperaTosca
Opens April 12, 2027Puccini’s passionate operatic thriller of love, betrayal and sacrifice, set in a war-torn Rome.
From £57
MusicalLegally Blonde
Opens March 22, 2027Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed.
From £20
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
OperaKata Kabanova
Opens March 22, 2027Richard Jones’s intimate, stripped-back staging beautifully realises Janáček’s opera of yearning and destruction
From £51
MusicalSingin' In The Rain - Dartford
Opens March 16, 2027Singin' In The Rain is making a splash in Dartford
From £38
MusicalThe Notebook
Opens March 10, 2027Get ready to fall in love with The Notebook - A New Musical
From £25
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PlayBerlin
Opens March 10, 2027One night, two lives and a past that refuses to leave.
From £19
OperaIl trittico
Opens March 5, 2027Puccini operas: Lovers. Mothers. Gold-diggers.
From £51
PlayMojo
Opens March 4, 2027A provocative black comedy from Jez Butterworth
From £28
OperaTrial by Jury & The Zoo
Opens March 4, 2027One love story. Two operettas. And a courtroom full of chaos.
From £14
ConcertThe 27th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
Opens February 28, 2027And the winner is...
From £63
MusicalOperation Mincemeat - Dartford
Opens February 23, 2027The Olivier Award-winning West End musical brings its operation to Dartford
From £44
DanceMaddAddam
Opens February 22, 2027Margaret Atwood’s dystopian epic reimagined in a visionary ballet by Wayne McGregor.
From £39
DanceThe Ballet Icons Gala
Opens February 21, 2027
6 reviews
Starring internationally acclaimed ballet stars and exceptional emerging talentFrom £44
PlayKing John
Opens February 20, 2027A rarely staged Shakespearean history brought vividly to life by candlelight.
From £7
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
MusicalPatti LuPone – Matters Of The Heart
Opens February 14, 2027For two nights only at the London Coliseum
From £46
OperaBreaking the Waves
Opens February 13, 2027Breaking the Waves
From £14
MusicalBilly Elliot The Musical
Opens February 12, 2027The legendary musical Billy Elliot is returning to London in 2027!
From £36
OperaCosì fan tutte
Opens February 10, 2027Netia Jones reimagines Mozart’s comedy of manners through a sharp contemporary lens
From £51
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
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
PlayJohn Proctor is the Villain
Opens February 2, 2027John Proctor is the Villain transfers to the West End!
From £31
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PlayJaja’s African Hair Braiding
Opens January 29, 2027Are we making money today or what?
From £13
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
DanceLandmarks: Unmissable Ashton
Opens January 25, 2027Three milestone works created over three decades – the choreographic imagination of Frederick Ashton
From £28
MusicalDirty Dancing
Opens January 19, 2027Get ready for the time of your life...
From £31
MusicalWild About You
Opens January 18, 2027Wild About You: a new soul-stirring musical adventure
From £25
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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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
PlayIncident at Vichy
Opens January 15, 2027A rare revival of one of Arthur Miller’s most unflinching and urgent plays.
From £15
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
DanceCirque du Soleil: Kurios
Opens January 13, 2027Cirque du Soleil returns to the Royal Albert Hall with Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities!
From £56
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
DanceScrooge - Cirque Extravaganza
Opens December 23, 2026An enchanting mix of musical theatre with cirque wow factor
From £50
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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
DanceNutcracker - London Coliseum
Opens December 17, 2026
664 reviews
The Nutcracker is a magical Christmas tradition for all the family!From £31
ExperiencesBill Bailey - Vaudevillean
Opens December 16, 2026The award-winning comedian is back in London for a West End residency
From £22
OperaThe Magic Flute
Opens December 13, 2026
15 reviews
Magic flutes, monstrous serpents, and a quest for love.From £51
DanceCirque Alice
Opens December 12, 2026Go down, down the rabbit hole with Cirque Alice
From £38
PlayThe Animals Come to the Table
Opens December 11, 2026What if the natural world finally had a seat at the table?
From £7
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
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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PantomimePotted Panto
Opens December 6, 2026Experience all your favourite pantomimes in one spectacular show!
From £31
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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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
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
PlayJack and the Beanstalk
Opens December 2, 2026TuckShop’s outrageous all-drag panto is back!
From £31
DanceMatthew Bourne's Cinderella
Opens December 1, 2026
45 reviews
A 30th anniversary celebration of Matthew Bourne's CinderellaFrom £19
OperaUn ballo in maschera
Opens November 30, 2026A deadly affair unfolds in Philipp Stölzl's surreal Royal Opera debut
From £51
ConcertMagic Queen - Magic Tour 40th Anniversary Tour
Opens November 30, 2026Magic Queen - Magic Tour 40th Anniversary Tour
From £39
PlayAn Evening Of Unnecessary Detail
Opens November 30, 2026An Evening Of Unnecessary Detail
From £33
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OperaTo Die for [A Comedy]
Opens November 29, 2026A new comic opera
From £56
MusicalPinocchio
Opens November 28, 2026
12 reviews
‘What’s love? Well that’s a big thing to explain.’From £7
OperaAdriana Mater
Opens November 28, 2026A mother, a son, and the impossible question: can love break the cycle of violence?
From £14
PantomimeDick Whittington and His Cat - Adult
Opens November 26, 2026
1 review
Join our hero Dick and his beloved pussycat…From £19
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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DanceEbony Scrooge
Opens November 24, 2026Charles Dickens’ classic gets a hip hop makeover in this Christmas hit for all ages.
From £19
MusicalThe Dolly Show
Opens November 23, 2026A heartfelt celebration of the Queen of Country
From £50
PantomimeDick Whittington and His Cat - Family
Opens November 22, 2026Come to Islington, where the streets are paved with gold…
From £17
MusicalThe Snowman
Opens November 21, 2026Experience one of the West End’s most magical Christmas treats.
From £22
PantomimeCinderella: Buttons Undone!
Opens November 21, 2026Cinderella: Buttons Undone!
From £28
MusicalFourteen Again
Opens November 21, 2026“If you could do it all again… what would you do?”
From £43
MusicalOne Day The Musical
Opens November 17, 2026Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose star in One Day The Musical
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From £37
PlayTop Gunchained
Opens November 16, 2026Top Gunchained
From £17
MusicalClub NVRLND
Opens November 14, 2026Where the night is always young.
From £49
MusicalCinderella
Opens November 14, 2026When the shoe fits... a fairytale begins.
From £13
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
MusicalSophie’s Surprise Christmas Party
Opens November 13, 2026The wildest Christmas party in town – where anything can happen!
From £41
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
PlayNine Night
Opens November 12, 2026
111 reviews
Some secrets don’t make it to the grave.From £19
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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DanceVisionaries: Robbins and MacMillan
Opens November 9, 2026Two visions of humanity in one extraordinary ballet double bill.
From £28
ConcertGilbert O’Sullivan Celebrating 60 Years of Music
Opens November 8, 2026An unforgettable evening with one of Britain's greatest songwriters
From £42
PlayJulius Caesar
Experience Shakespeare’s epic thriller Julius Caesar in the intimate, candlelit setting of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
From £31
ExperiencesThe Great Christmas Feast
1 review
Tuck in to The Great Christmas Feast this festive periodFrom £170
OperaIphigenie en Tauride
Iphigenie en Tauride
From £14
MusicalPulman and Stilgoe - Hooray For Hollywood
A century of movie musical magic, live on stage.
From £17
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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OperaTosca
21 reviews
When passion and politics collide, love can prove a fatal weakness...From £14
PlaySpeculations
Three celebrity deaths that shook America. One woman who refused to stop asking questions.
From £22
MusicalStoker Wilde
Two legendary writers. Two iconic monsters. One secret rivalry.
From £0
PlayThe Cherry Orchard
21 reviews
Kristin Scott Thomas returns to the West End in The Cherry OrchardON SALE NOW
From £30
ExperiencesDerren Brown: Only Human
Following a sold-out UK & Ireland tour, Derren Brown is back in London.
From £31
DanceCirque Berserk
27 reviews
Real Circus - made for the Theatre!From £0
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MusicalCeilidh The Musical
5 reviews
The band's already playing. Find yourself a hand to holdFrom £20
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PlayThe Master Builder
A gripping revival of Ibsen's timeless drama about ambition, legacy and the price of success.
From £19
OperaAngel's Bone
Two fallen angels. One desperate couple. A haunting Pulitzer Prize-winning opera about exploitation, power and survival.
From £0
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
PlayDouble Bill: Tell Me Straight & Aggy May
Two bold plays exploring sexuality, identity, privilege and creativity
From £19
MusicalThe Pianist
1 review
Based on Wladyslaw Szpilman’s internationally bestselling memoirFrom £25
PlayThe Lives of Others
10 reviews
Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane and Luke Thompson star in a chilling story where listening changes everything.From £43
DanceSTORIES - The Tap Dance Sensation
STORIES - The Tap Dance Sensation
From £0
DanceManon
61 reviews
A full-blooded ballet of love, decadence and passion.From £65
PlayCADEL: Lungs on Legs
1 review
ONE ACTOR. ONE BIKE. ONE DREAM.From £37
MusicalHigh School Musical
57 reviews
Harry Judd joins High School Musical for its London run.From £34
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PlayIlford Boy
A funny, moving story about family, identity and finding your people.
From £19
New Shows in London
Be first to the new shows in London, from gripping plays to dazzling new musicals lighting up the West End this season. See what's just arrived and secure your tickets today.
London has earned its reputation as the theatre capital of the world, with over two hundred venues hosting a dazzling array of performances each year. From spectacular musicals to thought-provoking plays, there’s something for every theatre lover.
New West End shows represent the best of collaboration—actors, directors, choreographers, and designers working together to create something extraordinary. London attracts world-class talent, blending innovative storytelling, striking design, and exceptional performances to deliver unforgettable experiences.
London’s stages continue to set the global standard for live performance. Highlights for new London shows in 2026 include Beetlejuice and Sinatra The Musical. Book your tickets now and be among the first to experience these incredible new shows!
New West End Shows FAQs
What New Musicals Are Coming Out?
Stay up to date with the latest openings and transfers by visiting our New Shows and Transfers news section, where you’ll find all the upcoming plays and musicals heading to London’s West End.
What Is the Newest West End Theatre?
The newest venue in the West End is @sohoplace. Opened in 2022, it’s London’s first new-build West End theatre in 50 years, offering an intimate, modern space for bold new productions.