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London Shows playing in March 2026
The capital is waking up from winter and spring is in the air! Isn't it lovely wandering the West End enjoying the lighter evenings and the warmth, especially when there's a treat in store in the shape of a visit to one of the West End's gorgeous theatres.
Don't miss I'm Every Woman the Musical at the Peacock Theatre, I'm Sorry, Prime Minister at the Apollo Theatre, and The Rat Trap at the Park Theatre, all of which are opening in March 2026, all offering a unique experience to remember. If you love a big, bold West End jukebox musical, you're in luck. If you want to enjoy a thought-provoking drama that explores the inner recesses of the human psyche, we can help you with that.
Everything from hugely popular stage classics to brand new shows, family favourites to quirky one-offs, all staged in a city known and loved for its world-class theatre scene. This is where tickets for all the top London shows live. Which of the many excellent and varied West End shows would you like to see this month?
New Shows in March 2026
All Shows in March 2026
Starlight Express
Troubadour Theatre - Wembley
4.8 137 reviews 4.8 137 reviews Tickets from £35.00Andrew 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
The Rat Trap
Park Theatre
Tickets from £18.00Written by Noel Coward and reimagined by Bill Rosenfield, The Rat Trap is the story of the turbulent marriage between two brilliant but egotistical creative minds.
- Opens: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 14 March 2026 - Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Park Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 March 2026
Mousetrap
St Martins Theatre
4.5 1182 reviews 4.5 1182 reviews Tickets from £30.00Agatha 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 2967 reviews 4.9 2967 reviews Tickets from £30.00Les 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
Cabaret
Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
4.7 168 reviews 4.7 168 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, 28 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Phantom of the Opera
His Majesty's Theatre
4.8 4004 reviews 4.8 4004 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 5036 reviews 4.8 5036 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
4.7 897 reviews 4.7 897 reviews Tickets from £24.00The 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 1284 reviews 4.8 1284 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
5 1 review 5 1 review 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
4.8 12 reviews 4.8 12 reviews Tickets from £15.00Clueless 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
I'm Every Woman the Musical
Peacock Theatre
Tickets from £30.00The life and musical journey of musical legend Chaka Khan comes to life in this vibrant, joyful, and moving musical that traces her rise to stardom in all its challenges and triumphs, filled with some of her best-beloved and unforgettable songs.
- Opens: Thursday, 5 March 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026 - Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Peacock Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Oliver!
Gielgud Theatre
4.9 145 reviews 4.9 145 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 7368 reviews 4.8 7368 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 36 reviews 4.9 36 reviews Tickets from £25.00After 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
I'm Sorry, Prime Minister
Apollo Theatre
Tickets from £18.00From Jonathan Lynn, the mind behind the political satire sitcom Yes, Minister and its theatrical spin-offs, comes the final chapter chronicling the story of the now ageing former Jim Hacker and Humphrey Appleby. I’m Sorry, Prime Minister comes to the West End in January 2026, opening at the Apollo Theatre.
- Opens: Friday, 30 January 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 25 April 2026 - Running time: 1hr 55min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Starring: Griff Rhys Jones, Clive Francis
- Playing at: Apollo Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 25 April 2026
Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie
London County Hall
4.7 230 reviews 4.7 230 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
Matilda The Musical
Cambridge Theatre
4.7 1289 reviews 4.7 1289 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 5915 reviews 4.7 5915 reviews Tickets from £25.50Now 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
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: Sunday, 31 May 2026 - Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Capital Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 31 May 2026
SIX
Vaudeville Theatre
4.8 383 reviews 4.8 383 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
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre
4.7 2062 reviews 4.7 2062 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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