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London Shows playing in October 2026
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 2026
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 Man to Man at the Royal Court Theatre, Beetlejuice The Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre, and Avenue Q at the Shaftesbury Theatre, all of which are opening in October 2026. 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 2026
Les Miserables
Sondheim Theatre
4.9 3114 reviews 4.9 3114 reviews Tickets from £29.00Les 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
Phantom of the Opera
His Majesty's Theatre
4.8 4148 reviews 4.8 4148 reviews Tickets from £28.00The 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, 3 October 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 20min interval.
- Playing at: His Majesty's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 October 2026
Hamilton
Victoria Palace
4.7 1031 reviews 4.7 1031 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
Oliver!
Gielgud Theatre
4.9 247 reviews 4.9 247 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, 4 October 2026
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. interval.
- Starring: Simon Lipkin
- Playing at: Gielgud Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 October 2026
Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie
London County Hall
4.7 260 reviews 4.7 260 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
Mousetrap
St Martins Theatre
4.5 1219 reviews 4.5 1219 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, 17 October 2026
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: St Martins Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 October 2026
Man to Man
Royal Court Theatre
Tickets from £27.00Tilda Swinton (We Need to Talk About Kevin) returns to a career-defining role after over 30 years, in German dramatist Manfred Karge's powerful story of resilience and survival during wartime. Directed by Stephen Unwin (The Conquest of the South Pole), Man to Man tells the story of Ella Gericke, who adopts her late husband's identity in order to get by in 1930s Germany.
- Opens: Saturday, 5 September 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 24 October 2026
- Playing at: Royal Court Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 October 2026
Paddington: The Musical
Savoy Theatre
5 7 reviews 5 7 reviews Tickets from £30.00Beloved 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.
- Booking until: Sunday, 25 October 2026
- Playing at: Savoy Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 25 October 2026
Avenue Q
Shaftesbury Theatre
Tickets from £30.00The beloved musical comedy featuring puppets and human actors is returning to the West End after two decades. The winner of multiple Tony Awards, with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx and a book by Jeff Whitty, Avenue Q has been delighting audiences with its unique concept, catchy songs, and loveable characters since it first premiered in 2006, and now London audiences get to experience this quirky, charming story once again.
- Opens: Friday, 20 March 2026
Booking until: Friday, 30 October 2026
- Playing at: Shaftesbury Theatre
- Booking until: Friday, 30 October 2026
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre
4.8 7628 reviews 4.8 7628 reviews Tickets from £39.00Disney'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, 1 November 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyceum Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 November 2026
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre
4.7 5988 reviews 4.7 5988 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, 3 January 2027
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Apollo Victoria Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
Matilda The Musical
Cambridge Theatre
4.7 1403 reviews 4.7 1403 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, 17 January 2027
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 Intermission.
- Playing at: Cambridge Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 17 January 2027
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre
4.7 2096 reviews 4.7 2096 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
4.8 440 reviews 4.8 440 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
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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