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London shows available on Thursday, 24 December 2026 - 2 tickets

From classic West End Musicals to must-see Plays, we have tickets for everyone. We've put together a live, constantly updated selection of shows available in the West End on Thursday, 24 December 2026 to help you book your theatre tickets.

Pinocchio - Globe

Globe Theatre

Tickets from £8.00

The beloved story of Pinocchio, a little wooden puppet who comes to life and longs to be a real boy, returns to the open-air Globe Theatre in time for the festive season. The perfect Christmas theatrical treat for the whole family, children and adults alike will fall in love with this moving story of family and belonging, told through whimsical puppetry and delightful song. Don't miss this fresh take on a story we all love.

  • Playing at: Globe Theatre
  • Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
Performances
11:00AM Tickets from £8.00 Book

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show!

Theatre Royal Haymarket

Tickets from £12.00 4.7 7 reviews 4.7 7 reviews
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Celebrate 21 years of Peppa Pig with this brand new stage show packed with music, adventures, and all your children's favourite characters, as Peppa and her family prepare for the arrival of a new baby.

  • Playing at: Theatre Royal Haymarket
  • Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
Performances
10:30AM Tickets from £12.00 Book
1:00PM Tickets from £12.00 Book

Matthew Bourne's Cinderella

Sadlers Wells

Tickets from £18.00 5 3 reviews 5 3 reviews
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Matthew Bourne's interpretation of the classic fairy tale, has, at its heart, a true war-time romance. A chance meeting results in a magical night for Cinderella and her dashing young RAF pilot, together just long enough to fall in love before being parted by the horrors of the Blitz.

  • Playing at: Sadlers Wells
  • Booking until: Sunday, 17 January 2027
Performances
2:30PM Tickets from £18.00 Book

Cinderella (Lyric Hammersmith)

Lyric Hammersmith

Tickets from £18.00

A panto classic returns - witness the story of Cinderella as you've never seen it before. Filled with show-stopping songs, hilarious comedy, and some delightful twists on this beloved fairy tale, this is the perfect festive treat for the whole family. Children and adults alike will delight in the humour, whimsy, and magic as a talented cast of performers bring to life this cheeky, chaotic version of Cinderella.

  • Playing at: Lyric Hammersmith
  • Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
Performances
10:00AM Tickets from £18.00 Book
1:30PM Tickets from £18.00 Book

Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas

Alexandra Palace

Tickets from £22.00

It's Christmas in Victorian London, and performers are suddenly dropping dead in the West End. Scotland Yard rules out foul play, but Sherlock Holmes uncovers a sinister connection between the murders and a famous Christmas jingle. This festive season, get ready for a delightfully charming festive whodunnit that spoofs classic detective stories with an original story starring legendary detective Sherlock Holmes - with a Christmas twist. It's the perfect piece of festive theatre for the whole family.

  • Playing at: Alexandra Palace
  • Booking until: Sunday, 17 January 2027
Performances
1:30PM Tickets from £22.00 Book

Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie

London County Hall

Tickets from £24.00 4.8 416 reviews 4.8 416 reviews
Couples (91%) Theatregoers (97%) 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.

  • Playing at: London County Hall
  • Booking until: Sunday, 19 September 2027
Performances
1:00PM Tickets from £24.00 Book

The Play That Goes Wrong

Duchess Theatre

Tickets from £24.00 4.7 2203 reviews 4.7 2203 reviews
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!

  • Playing at: Duchess Theatre
  • Booking until: Sunday, 30 January 2028
Performances
2:30PM Tickets from £24.00 Book

Jack and the Beanstalk

Hackney Empire

Tickets from £24.00 4.7 38 reviews 4.7 38 reviews
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This festive season, Jack and the Beanstalk comes to Hackney Empire in this delightful panto retelling full of madcap adventure, larger-than-life characters, and unforgettable song and dance numbers. Don't miss this classic English fairy tale about a boy and a magic beanstalk, now told with a twist, full of fun for the whole family.

  • Playing at: Hackney Empire
  • Booking until: Thursday, 31 December 2026
Performances
1:30PM Tickets from £24.00 Book

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

Park Theatre

Tickets from £28.00

At Pemberley, the Bennet family reunites for the festive season. While Elizabet and Jane seem to have found the lives they were always destined for, Mar Bennet remains trapped by the role everyone has written for her: the awkward sister, the afterthought, the woman no one expects to surprise them.

That is until Lord Arther de Bourgh arrives for the festivities, offering Mary the possibility of wholly different future.

  • Playing at: Park Theatre
  • Booking until: Sunday, 10 January 2027
Performances
1:00PM Tickets from £28.00 Book
5:30PM Tickets from £30.00 Book

The Cherry Orchard

Harold Pinter Theatre

Tickets from £29.00

Adapted by Conor McPherson and directed by Ian Rickson, The Cherry Orchard, Anton Chekhov's final play, is coming to the Harold Pinter Theatre in a bold, powerful new staging that explores a family on the brink of change and a world in transition. Award-winning actress Kristin Scott Thomas plays Lyubov Ranevskaya, an aristocratic Russian landowner who returns to her childhood estate and finds her family home and beloved cherry orchard under threat.

  • Playing at: Harold Pinter Theatre
  • Booking until: Saturday, 9 January 2027
  • Starring: Kristin Scott Thomas
Performances
2:30PM Tickets from £29.00 Book

Potted Panto

Apollo Theatre

Tickets from £30.00 4.5 15 reviews 4.5 15 reviews
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Seven classic pantomimes in 70 hilarious minutes! The Olivier Award nominated festive celebration Potted Panto is back for four weeks only.

  • Playing at: Apollo Theatre
  • Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
Performances
11:00AM Tickets from £30.00 Book
2:00PM Tickets from £30.00 Book

My Neighbour Totoro

Gillian Lynne Theatre

Tickets from £30.00 4.9 126 reviews 4.9 126 reviews
Families (98%) Teenagers (86%) Theatregoers (86%) 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.

  • Playing at: Gillian Lynne Theatre
  • Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
Performances
2:00PM Tickets from £30.00 Book

Hadestown

Lyric Theatre

Tickets from £30.00 4.7 288 reviews 4.7 288 reviews
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.

  • Playing at: Lyric Theatre
  • Booking until: Sunday, 27 June 2027
Performances
1:00PM Tickets from £30.00 Book
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Choir of Man

The Arts at Marble Arch

Tickets from £30.00 4.9 315 reviews 4.9 315 reviews
Teenagers (88%) Couples (97%) Theatregoers (97%) i

The Choir of Man takes audiences through an uplifting celebration of community and friendship in just 90 minutes! If you're looking for feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment unlike anything else the West End has to offer, this is the show for you!

  • Playing at: The Arts at Marble Arch
  • Booking until: Sunday, 14 February 2027
Performances
4:30PM Tickets from £30.00 Book

The Nutcracker - English National Ballet

London Coliseum

Tickets from £31.00 4.6 110 reviews 4.6 110 reviews
Families (87%) Couples (85%) Theatregoers (88%) i

English National Ballet's production of The Nutcracker has been enchanting audiences in London since 1950, and this year is no exception. Featuring over 100 dancers and musicians, watch as the classic fairytale bursts to life in the grand setting of the London Coliseum.

  • Playing at: London Coliseum
  • Booking until: Sunday, 10 January 2027
Performances
1:30PM Tickets from £31.00 Book

Phantom of the Opera

His Majesty's Theatre

Tickets from £33.00 4.8 4361 reviews 4.8 4361 reviews
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.

  • Playing at: His Majesty's Theatre
  • Booking until: Saturday, 13 March 2027
Performances
1:00PM Tickets from £33.00 Book

Mother Russia

Hampstead Theatre

Tickets from £34.00

Multi award-winning writer Lauren Yee's off-Broadway smash-hit receives its UK premiere with this acerbic dark comedy about the birth of modern capitalism in post-Soviet Russia. Trying to make it big in a new era in St Petersburg in the nineties, Evgeny and Dmitri become embroiled in racketeering and espionage, but it all goes wrong when Evgeny falls for one of their marks. Get ready for biting comedy and clever social commentary about the realities of the free market in a changing world.

  • Playing at: Hampstead Theatre
  • Booking until: Saturday, 30 January 2027
Performances
2:45PM Tickets from £34.00 Book

The Snowman

Peacock Theatre

Tickets from £36.00 4.7 75 reviews 4.7 75 reviews
Families (100%) i

Back for its 28th year, this enchanting stage adaptation of the beloved picture book by Raymond Briggs returns to the London stage with the heartwarming story of the friendship between a young boy and the snowman he wishes to life. Full of valuable lessons about friendship and imagination, packed with unforgettable songs like the beloved ‘Walking in the Air', this is the perfect holiday musical for children and adults alike.

  • Playing at: Peacock Theatre
  • Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
Performances
11:00AM Tickets from £36.00 Book
2:30PM Tickets from £36.00 Book

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - One Part

Palace Theatre

Tickets from £36.00 4.6 115 reviews 4.6 115 reviews
Families (86%) Theatregoers (87%) i

Return to the Wizarding World in this sweeping, epic sequel to the best-selling Harry Potter series crafted by J K Rowling herself, now reworked into a thrilling one-part production. Nineteen years after the defeat of Voldemort, Harry's son Albus finds himself on a new adventure, filled with twists and turns, time travel, dark magic, and all the wonder and whimsy that first made us fall in love with this beloved story.

  • Playing at: Palace Theatre
  • Booking until: Sunday, 27 June 2027
Performances
1:00PM Tickets from £36.00 Book

Cirque Alice

Royal Festival Hall

Tickets from £37.00

Cirque Alice reimagines Lewis Caroll's beloved and eccentric story of Alice in Wonderland through extraordinary acts from some of the greatest performers around the globe. Featuring aerialists and acrobats, mind-bending contortionists, exquisite puppetry, and special guest musical acts, you'll get to experience your favourite characters like the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts and see the mind-boggling world of Wonderland come to life as you've never seen it before.

  • Playing at: Royal Festival Hall
  • Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
Performances
3:00PM Tickets from £37.00 Book

High School Musical

Troubadour Theatre - Wembley

Tickets from £40.00

Based on the Disney Channel original movie that blew up into a pop culture sensation, this upbeat, joyful musical takes you back to East High School in the 2000s, where basketball hero Troy Bolton and brainy Gabriella Montez fall in love, causing their diametrically opposed social circles to come into conflict. With a talented cast and a soundtrack filled with all your favourite catchy songs from the film, this musical captures every bit of heart, humour, and high school drama that we loved in the original franchise.

  • Playing at: Troubadour Theatre - Wembley
  • Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
Performances
2:30PM Tickets from £40.00 Book
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Titanique

Criterion Theatre

Tickets from £41.00 4.7 241 reviews 4.7 241 reviews
Theatregoers (87%) i

What 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.

  • Playing at: Criterion Theatre
  • Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
Performances
2:00PM Tickets from £41.00 Book

The Lion King

Lyceum Theatre

Tickets from £42.00 4.8 8036 reviews 4.8 8036 reviews
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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.

  • Playing at: Lyceum Theatre
  • Booking until: Sunday, 16 May 2027
Performances
1:30PM Tickets from £42.00 Book

One Day

Garrick Theatre

Tickets from £42.00

David Nicholls's best-selling novel has broken hearts all over the world with the heartbreaking love story of Em and Dex, who meet up on the same night every year since their first meeting. Written by David Greig with music and lyrics by Abner and Amanda Ramirez (of acclaimed US band Johnnyswim), this dazzling, powerful musical captures all the joy, heartbreak, and unpredictability of the classic story we all know and love, starring musical theatre icons Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose in the lead roles.

  • Playing at: Garrick Theatre
  • Booking until: Sunday, 14 March 2027
  • Starring: Jamie Muscato, Sharon Rose
Performances
2:00PM Tickets from £42.00 Book
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Oliver!

Gielgud Theatre

Tickets from £42.00 4.9 505 reviews 4.9 505 reviews
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Lionel Bart's musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' beloved novel returns to the stage with the story of the orphaned Oliver Twist, who escapes a cruel workhouse and ends up in the seedy criminal underworld of Victorian London. Experience Dickens' incredible, moving, and hopeful story in this musical packed with lively choreography, dynamic sets, a truly talented cast, and all the songs you know and love - perfect for the whole family to enjoy.

  • Playing at: Gielgud Theatre
  • Booking until: Sunday, 14 March 2027
  • Starring: Simon Lipkin
Performances
1:00PM Tickets from £42.00 Book

Jumpers

Hampstead Theatre

Tickets from £42.00

In Tom Stoppard's acclaimed 1972 comedy, a professor of moral philosophy calls the police on his wife's late-night election party, only to find that she's the prime suspect in a murder that occurred at the party. This biting comedy about murder, marriage, and metaphysics hasn't been staged in London for over 20 years, and now's your chance to experience it at the Hampstead Theatre, directed by Blanche McIntyre. Don't miss this hilarious murder mystery crossed with a thrilling exploration of morality.

  • Playing at: Hampstead Theatre
  • Booking until: Saturday, 23 January 2027
Performances
2:30PM Tickets from £42.00 Book
42% off
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Oh, Mary!

Trafalgar Theatre

Tickets from £47.00 4.5 57 reviews 4.5 57 reviews
Theatregoers (93%) i

Comedy legend Cole Escola’s dark, off-beat, and utterly outrageous historical comedy comes to the UK. This gleefully anachronistic take on American history follows Mary Todd Lincoln, wife to Abraham Lincoln: a woman who's feisty, thorny, drunken, and utterly unforgettable. Don’t miss this short and snappy 80-minute play packed with gags and mayhem, in a wild story about a First Lady as you’ve never seen her before.

  • Playing at: Trafalgar Theatre
  • Booking until: Saturday, 2 January 2027
  • Starring: Catherine Tate
Performances
2:00PM Tickets from £47.00 Book
31% off
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Les Miserables

Sondheim Theatre

Tickets from £51.00 4.9 3386 reviews 4.9 3386 reviews
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.

  • Playing at: Sondheim Theatre
  • Booking until: Saturday, 13 March 2027
Performances
1:00PM Tickets from £51.00 Book

Hamilton

Victoria Palace

Tickets from £54.00 4.7 1351 reviews 4.7 1351 reviews
Teenagers (86%) Couples (87%) Theatregoers (94%) i

The award-winning and record-breaking Hamilton is delighting audiences at the Victoria Palace Theatre. Now in its eighth year, this is a hugely popular musical based on America's founding father Alexander Hamilton's life with a book, music, and lyrics written by musical theatre icon Lin-Manuel Miranda.

  • Playing at: Victoria Palace
  • Booking until: Saturday, 2 October 2027
Performances
1:00PM Tickets from £54.00 Book
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Paranormal Activity

Ambassadors Theatre

Tickets from £59.00 4.6 9 reviews 4.6 9 reviews
Couples (89%) i

Places aren't haunted, people are. Witness the horror phenomenon based on Oren Peli's Blumhouse film franchise, now on the stage for the first time. An American couple moves into a haunted house in London, running from their past, and are tormented by terrifying supernatural entities.

  • Playing at: Ambassadors Theatre
  • Booking until: Saturday, 2 January 2027
Performances
1:00PM Tickets from £59.00 Book

Eurotrash

Young Vic

Tickets from £78.00

Ben Whishaw and Kathryn Hunter star in Colin Teevan's stage adaptation of Christian Kracht's internationally best-selling novel about a mother and son on a chaotic road trip through the Swiss Alps as they attempt to give away their family fortune and escape their dark history. Witness a darkly comedic story of redemption, connection, and family unfold as part of the Young Vic's exciting 2026/27 season.

  • Playing at: Young Vic
  • Booking until: Saturday, 9 January 2027
Performances
5:00PM Tickets from £78.00 Book

A Christmas Carol - Old Vic

Old Vic Theatre

Tickets from £102.00 4.9 32 reviews 4.9 32 reviews
Families (88%) Couples (88%) Theatregoers (88%) i

Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story returns to the stage in this spooky, heartwarming stage adaptation by Matthew Warchus, now in its tenth year. Step into the gloom of Victorian London and join the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a ghostly journey through time in this imaginative, immersive theatrical experience that the whole family can enjoy this festive season.

  • Playing at: Old Vic Theatre
  • Booking until: Saturday, 9 January 2027
Performances
1:00PM Tickets from £102.00 Book

Cabaret

Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse

Tickets from £105.00 4.7 382 reviews 4.7 382 reviews
Theatregoers (93%) 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.

  • Playing at: Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
  • Booking until: Saturday, 18 September 2027
Performances
1:00PM Tickets from £105.00 Book

Dirty Dancing

Capital Theatre

Tickets from £115.00 4.7 861 reviews 4.7 861 reviews
Couples (90%) Theatregoers (87%) i

Don't miss the electrifying Dirty Dancing musical coming to the new Capital Theatre in London in 2026, 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.

  • Playing at: Capital Theatre
  • Booking until: Sunday, 21 March 2027
Performances
3:00PM Tickets from £115.00 Book