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London Shows playing in December 2026
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 2026
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? Dirty Dancing at the Capital Theatre, Beetlejuice The Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre, and Paddington: The Musical at the Savoy Theatre all open during December 2026. 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.
All Shows in December 2026
Hadestown
Lyric Theatre
4.7 187 reviews 4.7 187 reviews Tickets from £30.00Back 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, 13 December 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyric Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 13 December 2026
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
President Hotel
4.7 432 reviews 4.7 432 reviews Tickets from £55.00Faulty 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, 20 December 2026
- Running time: 2hr.
- Playing at: President Hotel
- Booking until: Sunday, 20 December 2026
Mousetrap
St Martins Theatre
4.5 1238 reviews 4.5 1238 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, 2 January 2027
- Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: St Martins Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 January 2027
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre
4.7 6009 reviews 4.7 6009 reviews Tickets from £28.00Now 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, 3 January 2027
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Apollo Victoria Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
Magic Mike Live!
London Hippodrome
4.8 32 reviews 4.8 32 reviews Tickets from £47.00This sizzling, sexy dance production inspired by the hit Magic Mike film franchise starring Channing Tatum is the perfect show for a girls' night. Step into mythical Club Domina, a purpose-built venue in London's Hippodrome Casino, where you'll experience a group of talented, attractive artists perform a thrilling variety of 360-degree dance and acrobatic feats combined with one-of-a-kind acts.
- Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
- Playing at: London Hippodrome
- Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
Matilda The Musical
Cambridge Theatre
4.7 1447 reviews 4.7 1447 reviews Tickets from £20.00Matilda 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, 17 January 2027
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 Intermission.
- Playing at: Cambridge Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 17 January 2027
Cabaret
Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
4.7 245 reviews 4.7 245 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, 30 January 2027
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
- Booking until: Saturday, 30 January 2027
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre
4.7 2108 reviews 4.7 2108 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, 31 January 2027
- Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Duchess Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 31 January 2027
SIX
Vaudeville Theatre
4.8 455 reviews 4.8 455 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, 31 January 2027
- Running time: 1hr 20min. No interval.
- Playing at: Vaudeville Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 31 January 2027
Paddington: The Musical
Savoy Theatre
5 42 reviews 5 42 reviews Tickets from £54.00Beloved children’s book character Paddington Bear gets his own musical, directed by Luke Sheppard with music by Tom Fletcher. This heart-warming story of a lost bear searching for a home in London has arrived at the Savoy Theatre and is already a hit with audiences of all ages!
- Booking until: Sunday, 14 February 2027
- Playing at: Savoy Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 14 February 2027
Dirty Dancing
Capital Theatre
4.7 861 reviews 4.7 861 reviews Tickets from £102.00Don't miss the electrifying Dirty Dancing musical coming to the new Capital Theatre in London in 2026, 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: Friday, 16 October 2026
Booking until: Sunday, 21 March 2027 - Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Capital Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 21 March 2027
Beetlejuice The Musical
Prince Edward Theatre
Tickets from £24.00Wacky ghosts, madcap hijinks, a haunted house - step into the musical adaptation of Tim Burton's 1988 classic, where goth girl Lydia Deetz moves with her family into a house haunted by a recently deceased couple and the terrifyingly funny poltergeist Beetlejuice, all determined to scare off the newcomers. After a wildly successful Broadway run, Beetlejuice: The Musical arrives to haunt the West End with an unforgettably charming story, eccentric characters, and an irresistible soundtrack.
- Opens: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 17 April 2027 - Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval
- Playing at: Prince Edward Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 April 2027
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