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London Shows playing in December 2025
The festive season is in full flow right now, and London's theatre district is lit up, glittering with lights and decorations. There's music in the air and excitement everywhere, crowds and laughter and plenty of anticipation.
New Shows in December 2025
Christmas is the perfect time of year to take in a West End show, whether it's a classic stage musical for the whole family, a thought-provoking play for grown-ups , or a kids' panto experience your little ones will never forget. We have some wonderful London show experiences lined up for you. So what's new in the West End for December? Into The Woods at The Bridge Theatre, Matthew Bourne The Red Shoes at Sadlers Wells, and Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo at the Young Vic all open during December 2025. We're here to help you plan ahead, find the best seats, buy great value tickets, and discover the very best London shows for Christmas.
New Shows in December 2025
All Shows in December 2025

Perspectives: Balanchine, Marston and Peck - Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Tickets from £26.00- Opens: Friday, 14 November 2025
Booking until: Tuesday, 2 December 2025 - Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 2 intervals
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Tuesday, 2 December 2025
The Weir
Harold Pinter Theatre
3.7 11 reviews 3.7 11 reviews Tickets from £30.00Conor McPherson’s darkly atmospheric and powerful play, The Weir,returns to the stage almost thirty years after it first premiered to critical acclaim and praise in the West End and on Broadway. McPherson directs, with Brendan Gleeson making his West End stage debut in the role of Jack.
- Opens: Friday, 12 September 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 6 December 2025 - Starring: Brendan Gleeson
- Playing at: Harold Pinter Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 6 December 2025
Partenope
London Coliseum
5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £14.00Handel’s comedic masterpiece about the beautiful Partenope and her four hapless suitors is a colourful, laugh-out-loud opera and a dazzling tale of love and mistaken identities. Now this 18th century Italian opera is getting a 1920s makeover with its new revival at the London Coliseum.
- Opens: Thursday, 20 November 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 6 December 2025 - Running time: 3hr 30min. Incl. 2 Intervals
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Saturday, 6 December 2025
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Cambridge Theatre
4.6 8 reviews 4.6 8 reviews Tickets from £22.00If you enjoy some spontaneous entertainment, grab a ticket for Showstoppers! The Improvised Musical. The multi award-wining show takes suggestions from the audience and turns them into a unique treat for theatregoers.
- Booking until: Monday, 15 December 2025
- Running time: 2hr. Inc. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Cambridge Theatre
- Booking until: Monday, 15 December 2025
Austentatious
Vaudeville Theatre
5 6 reviews 5 6 reviews Tickets from £26.00Experience a hilarious new Jane Austen novel with the smash-hit comedy Austentatious. Inspired entirely by a title from the audience and performed in period costume with live musical accompaniment - it’s a riotous, razor-sharp show where swooning is guaranteed.
- Booking until: Monday, 15 December 2025
- Running time: 1hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Vaudeville Theatre
- Booking until: Monday, 15 December 2025
Clarkston
Trafalgar Theatre
Tickets from £48.00In this bold new original play by Samuel D Hunter, Joe Locke (Heartstopper, Agatha All Along) makes his West End debut as Jake, who leaves his old life behind after a heartbreaking discovery, and connects with the equally lonely and troubled Chris in the small town of Clarkston, Washington. Two lost young men try to find themselves in this heartfelt, clever story that will leave you laughing and crying.
- Opens: Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Booking until: Monday, 15 December 2025 - Running time: 1hr 30min. No Inteval.
- Starring: Joe Locke, Ruaridh Mollica, Sophie Melville
- Playing at: Trafalgar Theatre
- Booking until: Monday, 15 December 2025
After Sunday
Bush Theatre
Tickets from £12.00In this absorbing new debut play by Bush Writers’ Group alumni Sophia Griffin, four strangers find solace and community in a Caribbean cooking group as they seek to overcome their pasts.
- Opens: Monday, 10 November 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 20 December 2025
- Playing at: Bush Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 20 December 2025
Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Tickets from £44.00Court conspiracy meets baroque opera in this visually stunning production of Handel’s classic opera about a pair of lovers torn about by accusations of infidelity. Dutch director Jetske Mijnssen, in her Royal Opera debut, brings the powerful, gripping, emotionally thrilling story to life with conduction by Stefano Montanari.
- Opens: Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Booking until: Sunday, 21 December 2025 - Running time: 3hr 45min. Incl. 2 intervals.
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Sunday, 21 December 2025
The Nutcracker - Royal Albert Hall
Royal Albert Hall
4.5 6 reviews 4.5 6 reviews Tickets from £18.00- Opens: Monday, 29 December 2025
Booking until: Wednesday, 31 December 2025 - Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 2 intervals.
- Playing at: Royal Albert Hall
- Booking until: Wednesday, 31 December 2025
The Book of Mormon
Prince of Wales Theatre
4.8 5530 reviews 4.8 5530 reviews Tickets from £23.00The Book of Mormon is a wildly entertaining, award-winning show that is as hilarious as it is heartfelt. Audiences worldwide have been captivated by this production which pushes boundaries whilst delivering laughs and unforgettable performances.
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Prince of Wales Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
Elf the Musical
Aldwych Theatre
4.6 249 reviews 4.6 249 reviews Tickets from £31.00Full of magical special effects, joyful musical numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy, and dazzling sets, Elf: The Musical returns to the West End as part of a UK-wide tour just in time for Christmas. Join Buddy, the human raised as an elf, as he journeys to the Big Apple to search for his roots. This heart-warming holiday classic is sure to leave the whole family enchanted.
- Opens: Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
- Playing at: Aldwych Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
Back to The Future the Musical
Adelphi Theatre
4.8 1353 reviews 4.8 1353 reviews Tickets from £23.00Love the Back To The Future movie made popular in the 1980s? See it on the stage in a spectacular award-winning stage musical with a book by Bob Gale, and a musical score by the Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Alex Silvestri and six-time Grammy Award-winner Glen Ballard in the heart of the West End.
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Adelphi Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
The Devil Wears Prada
Dominion Theatre
4.6 305 reviews 4.6 305 reviews Tickets from £24.00The Devil Wears Prada is in the West End! Based on Lauren Wisberger's best-selling 2003 novel and the 2006 blockbuster film, the new musical features an all-star, award-winning creative team including Elton John and Jerry Mitchell.
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: Vanessa Williams
- Playing at: Dominion Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
Choir of Man
Arts Theatre
5 273 reviews 5 273 reviews Tickets from £18.00The Choir of Man takes audiences through an uplifting celebration of community and friendship in just 90 minutes! If you're looking for feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment unlike anything else the West End has to offer, this is the show for you!
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
- Playing at: Arts Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
The Snowman
Peacock Theatre
4.7 47 reviews 4.7 47 reviews Tickets from £22.00Feel the enchantment of Christmas with The Snowman, live on stage! Embark on a heartwarming journey filled with captivating music, as beloved characters come to life in a show the whole family will adore. This timeless story will warm your heart this festive season.
- Opens: Saturday, 22 November 2025
Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026 - Running time: 1hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Peacock Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story
Alexandra Palace
4.7 3 reviews 4.7 3 reviews Tickets from £18.00The spellbinding retelling of Charles Dickens' Christmas ghost story, about a bitter old miser visited by three ghosts, returns to Alexandra Palace after its smash-hit success in 2023. Full of powerful lessons and spooky thrills, this Christmas classic is the perfect treat to get you and your family ready for the festive season.
- Opens: Friday, 21 November 2025
Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026 - Running time: 2hr 10min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Alexandra Palace
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
Titanique
Criterion Theatre
4.7 48 reviews 4.7 48 reviews Tickets from £34.00What do you get when Céline Dion’s music clashes with the 11-time Oscar-winning movie Titanic? Meet TITANÍQUE, a jukebox musical transforming one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterically funny, utterly outrageous slay-fest.
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
- Running time: 1hr 40min. No Interval
- Playing at: Criterion Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas
Garrick Theatre
4 1 review 4 1 review Tickets from £22.00BAFTA-winning children’s presenter Maddie Moate, best known from CBeebies and YouTube, returns to the West End this Christmas, with a thrilling STEM adventure in Santa’s workshop. This clever, interactive show is perfect for children aged four and upwards, filled with festive fun, science experiments, and plenty to learn.
- Opens: Friday, 12 December 2025
Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026 - Running time: 1hr.
- Playing at: Garrick Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
Jack and the Beanstalk - Family
King's Head Theatre
Tickets from £12.00Fe fi fo fum, I smell the joy of a pantomime production! King Head Theatre's 2025 pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk will take audiences of all ages on a thrilling musical adventure during the festive period.
- Opens: Sunday, 23 November 2025
Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026 - Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 20 min interval
- Playing at: King's Head Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show!
Theatre Royal Haymarket
Tickets from £12.00Celebrate 21 years of Peppa Pig with this brand new stage show packed with music, adventures, and all your children's favourite characters, as Peppa and her family prepare for the arrival of a new baby.
- Opens: Friday, 5 December 2025
Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026 - Running time: 1hr 20min. Incl. Interval.
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Haymarket
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
Pinocchio - Globe
Globe Theatre
Tickets from £8.00This festive season, the timeless story of Pinocchio, a little wooden puppet who longs to be a real boy, comes to life in the iconic wooden O of the Globe Theatre. This heart-warming, magical musical by Charlie Josephine and Jim Fortune will enchant children and adults alike, while sharing powerful lessons about family, community, and what it means to be human.
- Opens: Saturday, 29 November 2025
Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
- Playing at: Globe Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
The Importance Of Being Earnest
Noel Coward Theatre
4.5 72 reviews 4.5 72 reviews Tickets from £30.00The National Theatre’s sold-out production of The Importance of Being Earnest transfers to the Noel Coward Theatre this autumn. Oscar Wilde’s final and best-loved farce is full of scathing satire of Victorian society, endlessly quotable witticisms, featuring a deliciously tangled story about mistaken identities and impersonations that’ll leave you in peels of laughter.
- Opens: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026 - Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: Olly Alexander
- Playing at: Noel Coward Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026
Just For One Day
Shaftesbury Theatre
4.8 100 reviews 4.8 100 reviews Tickets from £24.00Following on from its critically acclaimed run at The Old Vic in 2024, Just For One Day heads to the West End in 2025 at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Inspired by one of the greatest music events in history, the musical will tell the story of Live Aid, and the people who were brought together as a result.
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Shaftesbury Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026
Othello
Theatre Royal Haymarket
4 4 reviews 4 4 reviews Tickets from £30.00Tom Morris directs David Harewood, Toby Jones, and Caitlin FitzGerald in this modern take on Othello at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Step into a Venice plagued by political turmoil and paranoia, where the noble Othello is pulled into a web of lies by the scheming, villainous Iago in this explosive, thrilling tragedy.
- Opens: Thursday, 23 October 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 17 January 2026 - Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: David Harewood, Toby Jones, Caitlin FitzGerald
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Haymarket
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 January 2026
Twelfth Night (Barbican)
Barbican Theatre
Tickets from £30.00Prasanna Puwarajah's witty, bittersweet production of Shakespeare's masterful comedy comes to the West End after a sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon. Mistaken identities, disguises, and chaotic love triangles abound in this wildly mischievous play about a young woman who pretends to be her twin brother and falls in love with her employer. Book now to catch this wickedly funny play this winter.
- Opens: Monday, 8 December 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 17 January 2026 - Running time: 2hr 55min. Including Interval.
- Playing at: Barbican Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 January 2026
Matthew Bourne The Red Shoes
Sadlers Wells
5 4 reviews 5 4 reviews Tickets from £18.00Based on the film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and Hans Christian Anderson's fairytale; Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes heads to London for the Christmas season at Sadler's Wells. This powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl's dream to be the greatest dancer in the world has captivated audiences for years!
- Opens: Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Booking until: Sunday, 18 January 2026 - Running time: 2hrs. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Sadlers Wells
- Booking until: Sunday, 18 January 2026
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Apollo Theatre
Tickets from £24.00Mischief Theatre's A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong is a laugh-out-loud comedy that transforms the beloved holiday classic into a chaotic disaster filled with mishaps and mayhem. With brilliant physical comedy and unexpected twists, it's the perfect festive treat that will have you in stitches from start to finish.
- Opens: Friday, 5 December 2025
Booking until: Monday, 26 January 2026
- Playing at: Apollo Theatre
- Booking until: Monday, 26 January 2026
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Globe Theatre
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £8.00Step into the dreamy, wooden, candlelit space of the Sam Wanamaker Theatre, where for the first time Shakespeare’s Globe and Headlong bring to the stage this magical, chaotic story of tricksy fairies and confused lovers.
- Opens: Thursday, 13 November 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 31 January 2026
- Playing at: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
- Booking until: Saturday, 31 January 2026
Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo
Young Vic
Tickets from £38.00Omar Elerian directs the European premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s witty, surreal tragicomedy set during the Iraq War, featuring a talking tiger, a solid gold toilet, and an unforgettable story about the search for redemption in the wake of violence and trauma.
- Opens: Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 31 January 2026
- Playing at: Young Vic
- Booking until: Saturday, 31 January 2026
ABBA Voyage
Abba Arena
4.8 754 reviews 4.8 754 reviews Tickets from £48.00Step into the world of ABBA like never before with ABBA Voyage, a revolutionary blend of live performance and cutting-edge technology. Described as 'ground-breaking' by Metro, ABBA Voyage is one of the most popular immersive experiences London has to offer.
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 February 2026
- Running time: 1hr 40min. No interval.
- Playing at: Abba Arena
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 February 2026
Turandot
Royal Opera House
Tickets from £55.00Witness a timeless story of love and redemption in this dazzling, spectacular production of Puccini's Turandot. Drawing on Chinese and Italian theatrical traditions, this captivating opera about a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor is filled with rich, emotional depths, a breath-taking cultural fusion, and a truly unforgettable score.
- Opens: Monday, 15 December 2025
Booking until: Wednesday, 4 February 2026 - Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. two intervals.
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Wednesday, 4 February 2026
HMS Pinafore
London Coliseum
4.8 18 reviews 4.8 18 reviews Tickets from £14.00A clueless Captain, a spirited siren and pompous petty officers come together in this hilarious tale of love, honour, and duty that pokes fun at the British class system. Cal McCrystal’s revival of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera, set aboard the HMS Pinafore, makes its much-anticipated return to the stage.
- Opens: Thursday, 4 December 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 7 February 2026 - Running time: 2hr 15min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Saturday, 7 February 2026
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
Palace Theatre
4.6 81 reviews 4.6 81 reviews Tickets from £34.00Rediscover the Wizarding World 19 years after the epic Battle of Hogwarts with the multi-award-winning production, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Jampacked with spectacular spells, embark on a mind-blowing race through time with one of London's most popular plays!
- Booking until: Sunday, 15 February 2026
- Playing at: Palace Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 15 February 2026
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress Museum
4.8 234 reviews 4.8 234 reviews Tickets from £42.00Loosely based on the 2017 movie everyone loves, Come Alive! - The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is a new London attraction situated in a purpose-built big top. With the finest in musical theatre and extraordinary circus skills, this is one for all the family to enjoy!
- Booking until: Sunday, 15 February 2026
- Running time: 1hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Empress Museum
- Booking until: Sunday, 15 February 2026
Hadestown
Lyric Theatre
4.7 153 reviews 4.7 153 reviews Tickets from £24.00Back in London five years after its sold-out run at the National Theatre, Hadestown transports audiences to a realm where love, hope, and redemption collide. The winner of 8 Tony Awards, Hadestown offers a unique fusion of ancient mythology and modern storytelling.
- Booking until: Sunday, 15 February 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyric Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 15 February 2026
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Piccadilly Theatre
4.9 1444 reviews 4.9 1444 reviews Tickets from £24.00Inspired by the 2001 film by Baz Luhrmann that starred Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor; passion, romance and spectacle collide in the dazzling extravaganza, Moulin Rouge The Musical! With its electrifying performances, extravagant costumes, and memorable score, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a breathtaking celebration of love and the transformative power of art.
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Piccadilly Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
Ballet Shoes
Olivier Theatre (National Theatre)
4.8 5 reviews 4.8 5 reviews Tickets from £42.00Noel Streatfeild's beloved story about three orphaned sisters pursuing their dreams returns to the National Theatre following a critically acclaimed run in 2024. Hailed as "a superlative adaptation that never puts a foot wrong" (Evening Standard), this enchanting production is the perfect family treat.
- Opens: Monday, 17 November 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026 - Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval
- Playing at: Olivier Theatre (National Theatre)
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
The Producers
Garrick Theatre
4 3 reviews 4 3 reviews Tickets from £24.00Heading to the West End this autumn for the first time since 2004, following a sold-out three-month run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, The Producers is tipped to be the biggest show this year! Experience sharp wit, unforgettable songs, and standout performances, all of which have earned the production critical acclaim.
- Opens: Saturday, 30 August 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026 - Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 intermission.
- Playing at: Garrick Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold
Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace)
Tickets from £30.00Adapted for the stage for the first time, John Le Carre’s The Spy Who Came In From the Cold arrives on the West End after a sold-out run in Chichester. David Eldridge and Jeremy Herrin adapt this moody, mesmerising story about a British spy during the peak of the Cold War.
- Opens: Monday, 17 November 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026 - Running time: 2hr 10min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace)
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
The Playboy of the Western World
Lyttelton - National Theatre
Tickets from £47.00In this collaboration between Irish drama and British theatre, the Abbey Theatre and the National Theatre come together for the revival of the Irish masterpiece about a killer who becomes a folk hero. Starring Irish national treasures like Nicola Coughlan, Éanna Hardwicke, and Siobhán McSweeney, this darkly comic play comes to the National Theatre this winter.
- Opens: Thursday, 4 December 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 28 February 2026
- Playing at: Lyttelton - National Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 February 2026
Starlight Express
Troubadour Theatre - Wembley
4.8 158 reviews 4.8 158 reviews Tickets from £30.00Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical is back in London for the first time in 40 years! Starlight Express is one of the most thrilling live shows with its unique combination of roller-skating stunts and high-energy performances. Its imaginative story of train engines with distinct personalities captivates audiences of all ages.
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Troubadour Theatre - Wembley
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 March 2026
All My Sons
Wyndham's Theatre
4.8 8 reviews 4.8 8 reviews Tickets from £27.00A self-made businessman during World War II faces the fallout of his actions and the breakdown of his family in Arthur Miller’s 1946 play, directed by Ivo van Hove and starring Bryan Cranston.
- Opens: Thursday, 13 November 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 7 March 2026 - Starring: Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Paapa Essiedu
- Playing at: Wyndham's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 7 March 2026
Mousetrap
St Martins Theatre
4.5 1194 reviews 4.5 1194 reviews Tickets from £27.00Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the ultimate classic whodunit that has kept audiences on the edge of their seats for decades with its suspenseful plot and surprising twists. Experience the thrill of live mystery and see why this record-breaking play remains a timeless masterpiece of London's theatre scene.
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: St Martins Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 March 2026
Les Miserables
Sondheim Theatre
4.9 3014 reviews 4.9 3014 reviews Tickets from £28.00Les Misérables has retained its crown as the longest-running musical in the West End for nearly 40 years. Over 130 million people worldwide have been captivated by this timeless tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption. This is a must-see on your plans when you visit London.
- Booking until: Friday, 27 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Sondheim Theatre
- Booking until: Friday, 27 March 2026
Phantom of the Opera
His Majesty's Theatre
4.8 4042 reviews 4.8 4042 reviews Tickets from £30.00The Phantom of the Opera is a timeless tale of love, obsession, and tragedy set in the glamourous world of the Paris Opera House. With its haunting music from Andrew Lloyd Wbber, opulent sets, and gripping storyline, The Phantom of the Opera has been captivating audiences across the world for over 37 years.
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 20min interval.
- Playing at: His Majesty's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre
4.8 5075 reviews 4.8 5075 reviews Tickets from £18.00Now celebrating its 25th year in the West End, Mamma Mia! is an irresistible musical set to ABBA's timeless hits. The show contains 23 of the biggest ABBA hits, including unforgettable hits like "Dancing Queen", "Waterloo" and the title song "Mamma Mia".
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Novello Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Hamilton
Victoria Palace
4.7 926 reviews 4.7 926 reviews Tickets from £23.00The award-winning and record-breaking Hamilton is delighting audiences at the Victoria Palace Theatre. This is a hugely popular musical based on America's founding father Alexander Hamilton's life with a book, music, and lyrics written by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Victoria Palace
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
MJ the Musical
Prince Edward Theatre
4.8 1365 reviews 4.8 1365 reviews Tickets from £25.00The 10-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical is now in the West End! Stacked with classic Jackson chart toppers, MJ The Musical will allow audiences to experience the magic and unparalleled talent and influence of one of the most popular entertainers of all time!
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. interval.
- Playing at: Prince Edward Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Disney's Hercules Musical
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
4.8 36 reviews 4.8 36 reviews Tickets from £35.00Disney’s Hercules is brought to life on the West End stage in an exciting new musical adaptation, inspired by the beloved animated film and rooted in ancient Greek mythology. With its larger-than-life energy, humour, and heart, this spectacular show is sure to win over gods and mortals alike.
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 10min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Drury Lane
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Clueless
Trafalgar Theatre
4.9 18 reviews 4.9 18 reviews Tickets from £25.00Clueless The Musical is heading to the West End in 2025. Adapted from the iconic Paramount Pictures film, this musical puts a modern twist on Jane Austen's Emma. Audiences can expect a hilarious, nostalgic and high-energy trip back to the 90s.
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Trafalgar Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Oliver!
Gielgud Theatre
4.9 173 reviews 4.9 173 reviews Tickets from £24.00Lionel Burt's timeless musical Oliver! is making a triumphant return to the West End this Winter. Bringing Dickens’ classic tale and its unforgettable songs back to life, audiences can look forward to a fresh revival of this timeless story from Cameron Mackintosh and Matthew Bourne. It'll leave you asking for more!
- Booking until: Sunday, 29 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. interval.
- Starring: Simon Lipkin
- Playing at: Gielgud Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 29 March 2026
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre
4.8 7431 reviews 4.8 7431 reviews Tickets from £42.00Disney's The Lion King is an unparalleled West End theatrical experience, bringing the enchanting world of the African savannah to the stage in a mesmerising spectacle for all ages. Adapted from the 1994 animation film, The Lion King has been selling out to audiences for over two decades.
- Booking until: Sunday, 29 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyceum Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 29 March 2026
My Neighbour Totoro
Gillian Lynne Theatre
4.9 43 reviews 4.9 43 reviews Tickets from £18.00After having a triumphant run at the Barbican Theatre, My Neighbour Totoro transfers to the West End. Delivering a plethora of vibrant visuals, jaw-dropping puppetry and delightful characters, this production takes audiences on a magical journey into the wonders of childhood imagination and the beauty of friendship.
- Booking until: Sunday, 29 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Gillian Lynne Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 29 March 2026
Into The Woods
The Bridge Theatre
Tickets from £30.00Into the Woods masterfully weaves classic fairy tales into a rich, thought-provoking story. With Sondheim’s stunning score and a darkly humorous yet heartfelt narrative, it'll be the first major revival of the production in London for over nine years!
- Opens: Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 18 April 2026
- Playing at: The Bridge Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 18 April 2026
Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie
London County Hall
4.7 237 reviews 4.7 237 reviews Tickets from £19.00Step into London’s historic County Hall for Witness for the Prosecution, where Agatha Christie’s gripping courtroom drama unfolds in an unforgettable, immersive setting. This acclaimed production brings you up close to the suspense as shocking twists keep you guessing right until the final verdict.
- Booking until: Sunday, 26 April 2026
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: London County Hall
- Booking until: Sunday, 26 April 2026
Cabaret
Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
4.7 177 reviews 4.7 177 reviews Tickets from £36.00The immersive and electrifying West End production of Cabaret has captivated London’s theatre scene. Enter the transformed Playhouse Theatre, where you're transported directly into the vibrant and turbulent world of 1930s Berlin.
- Booking until: Saturday, 23 May 2026
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
- Booking until: Saturday, 23 May 2026
Matilda The Musical
Cambridge Theatre
4.7 1324 reviews 4.7 1324 reviews Tickets from £24.00Matilda The Musical takes audiences of all ages on an unforgettable journey filled with laughter, heart, and the inspiring tale of a courageous little girl with extraordinary powers. The show has won over 100 international awards since it opened in London in 2011.
- Booking until: Sunday, 24 May 2026
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 Intermission.
- Playing at: Cambridge Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 24 May 2026
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre
4.7 5933 reviews 4.7 5933 reviews Tickets from £30.00Now in the 10th longest-running West End stage production in British history, Wicked is the multi-award winning musical based on the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. Dubbed Best Musical of the Decade by Entertainment Weekly, Wicked continues to be one of the West End's most popular family musicals.
- Booking until: Sunday, 31 May 2026
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Apollo Victoria Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 31 May 2026
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
President Hotel
4.7 424 reviews 4.7 424 reviews Tickets from £68.50Faulty Towers The Dining Experience debuted in Brisbane back in 1997 and is now a huge success across the world, including here in London. Enjoy the antics of Basil, Sybil and Manuel in a 2 hour interactive production whilst tucking into a 3-course lunch or dinner.
- Booking until: Sunday, 31 May 2026
- Running time: 2hr.
- Playing at: President Hotel
- Booking until: Sunday, 31 May 2026
SIX
Vaudeville Theatre
4.8 408 reviews 4.8 408 reviews Tickets from £41.00SIX reinvents history with a fresh twist, giving the six wives of Henry VIII the spotlight to finally share their own stories. With catchy, empowering songs and electrifying choreography - this show is executed in a fierce pop concert that has captivated audiences worldwide.
- Booking until: Sunday, 28 June 2026
- Running time: 1hr 20min. No interval.
- Playing at: Vaudeville Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 28 June 2026
Magic Mike Live!
London Hippodrome
4.8 31 reviews 4.8 31 reviews Tickets from £47.00Conceived and directed by Channing Tatum, Magic Mike Live offers an unforgettable night of electrifying, 360-degree entertainment inspired by the hit films. It’s steamy, it’s laugh-out-loud funny, and it’s the ultimate night out you’ve been longing for!
- Booking until: Sunday, 28 June 2026
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
- Playing at: London Hippodrome
- Booking until: Sunday, 28 June 2026
Dirty Dancing
Capital Theatre
4.7 860 reviews 4.7 860 reviews Tickets from £102.00Don’t miss the electrifying Dirty Dancing musical coming to the new Capital Theatre in London in 2025, where the iconic story of Baby and Johnny comes to life like never before. With breathtaking choreography, unforgettable hits like "(I've Had) The Time of My Life," and a fresh take on the classic tale, this production promises an experience that will leave you on your feet.
- Opens: Monday, 10 November 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 11 July 2026 - Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Capital Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 11 July 2026
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre
4.7 2068 reviews 4.7 2068 reviews Tickets from £24.00The Play That Goes Wrong is an unmissable comedy, delivering laugh-out-loud moments as a fictional theatre company attempt to perform a murder mystery production collapses. Known for its brilliantly timed physical humour and unexpected mishaps, The Play That Goes Wrong is the longest-running comedy in the West End for a reason!
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 August 2026
- Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Duchess Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 August 2026
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