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London Shows playing in May 2026
It's half term and you're bringing the kids to take in a dazzling West End show. Maybe you're planning a romantic weekend in London's West End with the person you adore, and part of the fun is going to be a big, bold musical extravaganza?
So what London shows do we have in store for you this month? Don't miss CARE at the Young Vic, Kinky Boots at the London Coliseum, and Dirty Dancing at the Capital Theatre, all of which open during May 2026. The streets of theatreland are bustling and vibrant.
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Cabaret
Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
4.7 191 reviews 4.7 191 reviews Tickets from £48.00The 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 1356 reviews 4.7 1356 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
Paddington: The Musical
Savoy Theatre
Tickets from £24.00Beloved 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 will premiere at the Savoy Theatre in November this year.
- Opens: Monday, 3 November 2025
Booking until: Monday, 25 May 2026
- Playing at: Savoy Theatre
- Booking until: Monday, 25 May 2026
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre
4.7 5958 reviews 4.7 5958 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 £50.00Faulty 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, 31 May 2026
- Running time: 2hr.
- Playing at: President Hotel
- Booking until: Sunday, 31 May 2026
Titanique
Criterion Theatre
4.7 52 reviews 4.7 52 reviews Tickets from £20.00What 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, 7 June 2026
- Running time: 115 minutes. No interval.
- Playing at: Criterion Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 7 June 2026
SIX
Vaudeville Theatre
4.8 428 reviews 4.8 428 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
Kinky Boots
London Coliseum
4.8 1230 reviews 4.8 1230 reviews Tickets from £24.00The 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
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Saturday, 11 July 2026
CARE
Young Vic
Tickets from £25.00Alexander 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
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
Palace Theatre
4.6 84 reviews 4.6 84 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, 26 July 2026
- Playing at: Palace Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 26 July 2026
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre
4.7 2077 reviews 4.7 2077 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
Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre
4.8 5116 reviews 4.8 5116 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, 26 September 2026
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Novello Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 26 September 2026
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress Museum
4.8 260 reviews 4.8 260 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, 27 September 2026
- Running time: 1hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Empress Museum
- Booking until: Sunday, 27 September 2026
Les Miserables
Sondheim Theatre
4.9 3061 reviews 4.9 3061 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: Saturday, 3 October 2026
- Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Sondheim Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 October 2026
Hamilton
Victoria Palace
4.7 973 reviews 4.7 973 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, 3 October 2026
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Victoria Palace
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 October 2026
Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie
London County Hall
4.7 246 reviews 4.7 246 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, 4 October 2026
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: London County Hall
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 October 2026
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