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London Shows playing in October 2025

It's autumn and London's famous Plane trees are about to lose their leaves. The nights are drawing in, which means an evening performance involves all the glitter and glamour of bright city lights.

Tickets for Shows in October 2025

London shows on in October include multi-award-winning musicals designed to have you singing in your seats, and jukebox musicals to thrill the fans of some of the world's greatest musicians. Don't miss Dracula at the Lyric Hammersmith, Disney's Hercules Musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, and Just For One Day at the Shaftesbury Theatre, all of which are opening in October 2025. Which of the fabulous West End shows on in October will you see first? Something suitable for the family and kids? A laugh-out-loud comedy or a quality drama that leaves you wanting more?

October: a great time for London Theatre Tickets

Buy your West End show tickets here and prepare for the entertainment experience of a lifetime, whether it's something from The Bard or a brand new playwright, something light and vivid or serious and dark. Theatreland's unique atmosphere awaits you in all its entertaining glory.

All Shows in October 2025

Cabaret

Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse

4.7 144 reviews 4.7 144 reviews Tickets from £36.00
Theatregoers (94%) i

The 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, 4 October 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Dracula tickets Opens 12 Sep 2025 Opens 12 September 2025 Dracula

Dracula

Lyric Hammersmith

Tickets from £18.00

A bold new adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula is set to debut in 2025, reimagined by Emma Baggott who shines a spotlight on the powerful female voices at the heart of the story. This fresh take on the Gothic classic promises to deliver a compelling blend of suspense and empowerment, breathing new life into a timeless tale.

  • Opens: Friday, 12 September 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 11 October 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl 1 interval.
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The Devil Wears Prada

Dominion Theatre

4.6 37 reviews 4.6 37 reviews Tickets from £30.00
Families (86%) Couples (95%) Theatregoers (89%) 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, 18 October 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

Aldwych Theatre

4.8 2757 reviews 4.8 2757 reviews Tickets from £20.00
Couples (94%) Theatregoers (96%) i
Opening back in March 2018, TINA is a musical about Turner’s transformation from humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee to the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Book those tickets now so you too can enjoy such classics as Proud Mary live on stage.
  • Booking until: Saturday, 25 October 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
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The Lion King

Lyceum Theatre

4.8 6972 reviews 4.8 6972 reviews Tickets from £45.75
Families (98%) Teenagers (90%) Couples (90%) Theatregoers (90%) i

Disney'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, 26 October 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Starlight Express

Troubadour Theatre - Wembley

4.6 47 reviews 4.6 47 reviews Tickets from £35.00
Families (94%) Teenagers (85%) Couples (87%) Theatregoers (87%) i

Andrew 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, 26 October 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min interval.
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ABBA Voyage

Abba Arena

4.9 501 reviews 4.9 501 reviews Tickets from £66.00
Anyone (94%) i

Step 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: Monday, 27 October 2025
  • Running time: 1hr 40min. No interval.
  • Playing at: Abba Arena
  • Booking until: Monday, 27 October 2025
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My Neighbour Totoro tickets Opens 1 Mar 2025 Opens 1 March 2025 My Neighbour Totoro

My Neighbour Totoro

Gillian Lynne Theatre

4.9 21 reviews 4.9 21 reviews Tickets from £30.00
Families (95%) Teenagers (86%) Couples (86%) Theatregoers (90%) 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.

  • Opens: Saturday, 1 March 2025
    Booking until: Sunday, 2 November 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
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SIX

Vaudeville Theatre

4.8 291 reviews 4.8 291 reviews Tickets from £41.00
Teenagers (93%) Couples (90%) Theatregoers (94%) 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, 30 November 2025
  • Running time: 1hr 20min. No interval.
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

President Hotel

4.7 420 reviews 4.7 420 reviews Tickets from £52.00
Families (85%) Couples (95%) Theatregoers (92%) i

Faulty 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, 21 December 2025
  • Running time: 2hr.
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Wicked

Apollo Victoria Theatre

4.7 5780 reviews 4.7 5780 reviews Tickets from £27.00
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, 4 January 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Just For One Day tickets Opens 15 May 2025 Opens 15 May 2025 Just For One Day

Just For One Day

Shaftesbury Theatre

4.7 52 reviews 4.7 52 reviews Tickets from £30.00
Families (87%) Teenagers (92%) Couples (96%) Theatregoers (96%) i

Following 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.

  • Opens: Thursday, 15 May 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Disney's Hercules Musical tickets Opens 6 Jun 2025 Opens 6 June 2025 Disney's Hercules Musical

Disney's Hercules Musical

Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Tickets from £30.00

Disney’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.

  • Opens: Friday, 6 June 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl 1 interval.
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The Play That Goes Wrong

Duchess Theatre

4.7 2000 reviews 4.7 2000 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Families (90%) Teenagers (88%) 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, 1 February 2026
  • Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
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Matilda The Musical

Cambridge Theatre

4.7 1200 reviews 4.7 1200 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, 24 May 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 Intermission.
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