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London Shows playing in July 2026

Theatreland is full of visitors enjoying some of the world's finest West End shows, including plays and musicals, masterpieces of puppetry, delicious romances and terrifying thrillers.

We have jukebox musicals to delight fans of world class bands and singers, performed by talented people so good it's like seeing the real thing live. We have family dramas and quirky comedy, beautiful ballet and classic Shakespeare. And we have plenty of choice for the family and kids. Don't miss Ivanov at The Bridge Theatre, Relics at the Lyric Hammersmith, and CARE at the Young Vic, all of which are opening in July 2026.

It's non-stop entertainment in London theatre this summer, whatever you like best. Bring the people you love, have a fabulous time, buy the best value tickets from us and choose the best seats easily with our useful theatre seating plans. It's easy, fun and fast.

New Shows in July 2026

Explore the most anticipated West-End shows that are opening in July 2026.

Ivanov Opens 4 Jul 2026 Opens 4 July 2026

Ivanov

The Bridge Theatre

Tickets from £35.00
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Dirty Dancing tickets Opens 10 Nov 2025 Opens 10 November 2025 Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing

Capital Theatre

4.7 860 reviews 4.7 860 reviews Tickets from £102.00
Couples (90%) Theatregoers (87%) i

Don’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.
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Kinky Boots tickets Opens 17 Mar 2026 Opens 17 March 2026 Kinky Boots

Kinky Boots

London Coliseum

4.8 1230 reviews 4.8 1230 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Teenagers (85%) Couples (93%) Theatregoers (95%) i

The beloved British musical comes home after strutting its way through Broadway. Starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Johannes Radebe and rising star Dan Partridge and featuring music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this story of the unlikely team-up between a shoemaker and a drag queen is sure to leave a smile on your face.

  • Opens: Tuesday, 17 March 2026
    Booking until: Saturday, 11 July 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
  • Starring: Johannes Radebe
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Grace Pervades tickets Opens 5 Apr 2026 Opens 5 April 2026 Grace Pervades

Grace Pervades

Theatre Royal Haymarket

Tickets from £36.00

Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison star as Henry Irving and Ellen Terry in this new play by acclaimed playwright David Hare and directed by Jeremy Herrin. Grace Pervades transfers to London after a wildly successful run at the Theatre Royal Bath. Don't miss this witty, dramatic historical play about two theatre legends and the resounding impact they had on an industry we all love.

  • Opens: Sunday, 5 April 2026
    Booking until: Saturday, 11 July 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval
  • Starring: Miranda Raison, Ralph Fiennes
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CARE tickets Opens 12 May 2026 Opens 12 May 2026 CARE

CARE

Young Vic

Tickets from £25.00

Alexander Zeldin makes his much anticipated return to London to direct his powerful, uplifting play about a grandmother forced to live in a care home after a fall, where she befriends other elderly people in the same uncertain stage of transition, and learns to appreciate life’s unexpected joys.

  • Opens: Tuesday, 12 May 2026
    Booking until: Saturday, 11 July 2026
  • Playing at: Young Vic
  • Booking until: Saturday, 11 July 2026
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Relics tickets Opens 19 Jun 2026 Opens 19 June 2026 Relics

Relics

Lyric Hammersmith

Tickets from £12.00

Family, legacy, and growing pains collide in this painful but funny play by Ben Ockrent and directed by Michael Longhurst, where four siblings gather at the home of their late mother to divide up her possessions, and instead stumble on a shocking secret.this raw, powerful play interrogates legacies and complicated relationships in a masterful feat of storytelling that you won't want to miss.

  • Opens: Friday, 19 June 2026
    Booking until: Saturday, 18 July 2026
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Harry Potter And The Cursed Child

Palace Theatre

4.6 86 reviews 4.6 86 reviews Tickets from £34.00
Families (86%) Theatregoers (87%) i

Rediscover 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, 26 July 2026
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Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Cambridge Theatre

4.6 8 reviews 4.6 8 reviews Tickets from £22.00
Theatregoers (88%) i

If 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, 27 July 2026
  • Running time: 2hr. Inc. 1 interval.
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My Neighbour Totoro

Gillian Lynne Theatre

4.8 64 reviews 4.8 64 reviews Tickets from £18.00
Families (97%) i

After 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, 30 August 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Ivanov tickets Opens 4 Jul 2026 Opens 4 July 2026 Ivanov

Ivanov

The Bridge Theatre

Tickets from £35.00

Anton Chekhov's thrilling, keenly observant, and clever comic drama has enchanted audiences and thrilled critics for generations. In this bold new adaptation by Simon Stone (The Lady From the Sea), the story of Nikolai Ivanov, an unhappy government official searching for an escape from the humdrum of a midlife crisis is retold in a modern setting. Chris Pine makes his London stage debut as one of Chekhov's most complicated heroes.

  • Opens: Saturday, 4 July 2026
    Booking until: Saturday, 19 September 2026
  • Starring: Chris Pine
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The Producers

Garrick Theatre

4.7 22 reviews 4.7 22 reviews Tickets from £30.00
Couples (91%) Theatregoers (95%) i

Heading 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.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 19 September 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 intermission.
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Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre

4.8 5153 reviews 4.8 5153 reviews Tickets from £18.00
Families (94%) Teenagers (92%) Couples (94%) Theatregoers (92%) i

Now 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, 26 September 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
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The Devil Wears Prada

Dominion Theatre

4.7 425 reviews 4.7 425 reviews Tickets from £30.00
Teenagers (86%) Couples (91%) Theatregoers (92%) i

The 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, 26 September 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
  • Starring: Vanessa Williams
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Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular

Empress Museum

4.8 285 reviews 4.8 285 reviews Tickets from £42.00
Families (97%) Teenagers (91%) Couples (91%) Theatregoers (91%) i

Loosely 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, 27 September 2026
  • Running time: 1hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Hadestown

Lyric Theatre

4.7 167 reviews 4.7 167 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Couples (86%) Theatregoers (95%) i

Back 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, 27 September 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
  • Playing at: Lyric Theatre
  • Booking until: Sunday, 27 September 2026
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Les Miserables

Sondheim Theatre

4.9 3101 reviews 4.9 3101 reviews Tickets from £29.00
Teenagers (85%) Couples (93%) Theatregoers (97%) i

Les 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: Saturday, 3 October 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 15min interval.
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Phantom of the Opera

His Majesty's Theatre

4.8 4138 reviews 4.8 4138 reviews Tickets from £28.00
Couples (93%) Theatregoers (95%) i

The 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, 3 October 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 20min interval.
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Hamilton

Victoria Palace

4.7 1017 reviews 4.7 1017 reviews Tickets from £23.00
Teenagers (86%) Couples (88%) Theatregoers (94%) i

The 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, 3 October 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 15min interval.
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Oliver!

Gielgud Theatre

4.9 240 reviews 4.9 240 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Anyone (93%) i

Lionel 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, 4 October 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. interval.
  • Starring: Simon Lipkin
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Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie

London County Hall

4.7 259 reviews 4.7 259 reviews Tickets from £19.00
Couples (90%) Theatregoers (96%) i

Step 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, 4 October 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Mousetrap

St Martins Theatre

4.5 1216 reviews 4.5 1216 reviews Tickets from £30.00
Couples (85%) Theatregoers (92%) i

Agatha 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, 17 October 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Wicked

Apollo Victoria Theatre

4.7 5982 reviews 4.7 5982 reviews Tickets from £29.00
Families (93%) Teenagers (88%) Couples (87%) Theatregoers (89%) i

Now 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.
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Matilda The Musical

Cambridge Theatre

4.7 1387 reviews 4.7 1387 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Families (97%) i

Matilda 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.
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The Play That Goes Wrong

Duchess Theatre

4.7 2092 reviews 4.7 2092 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Families (90%) Teenagers (89%) Couples (90%) Theatregoers (92%) i

The 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.
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SIX

Vaudeville Theatre

4.8 438 reviews 4.8 438 reviews Tickets from £41.00
Teenagers (92%) Couples (87%) Theatregoers (90%) i

SIX 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.
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