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London Shows Tonight
So you’re in town this evening, and you’re in the mood for a theatre night out. You’re wondering about shows for tonight. What does the West End have on stage right now? Take a look below to explore what to see in the West End tonight. Browse the possibilities, choose from shows, musicals, and plays. Break your heart, sing with joy, feel your spirit dance, learn something amazing, it’s all waiting for you in London’s theatreland, the place where magic happens on stage almost every day of the year. The thrills, the songs, the vivid colour, it’s all waiting for you.
Theatre Tickets for Tonight
Get last minute theatre tickets for the shows you can’t wait to see. Surprise yourself, delight friends and family, experience something unforgettable. The West End shows below still have tikets available for tonight, and when you buy from us you get the best of everything. Great service from West End theatre tickets experts you can trust. Detailed seating plans to help you pick the best seats in the house. Convenient e-tickets sent direct to you via email. And a reputation we’re proud of. What to see in London tonight? Here you go. Take your pick and enjoy the show.
Twelfth Night
Globe Theatre
5 32 reviews 5 32 reviews Tickets from £13.00Prepare to have your world turned upside down as Shakespeare’s dizzying tragicomedy, Twelfth Night, or What You Will, sweeps into the Globe Theatre in an intoxicating whirlwind this summer for a limited season.
- Booking until: Saturday, 25 October 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. interval.
- Playing at: Globe Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 25 October 2025
Dracula (Lyric Hammersmith)
Lyric Hammersmith
3.5 4 reviews 3.5 4 reviews Tickets from £18.00Eerie, unexpected, and brilliantly clever, Morgan Lloyd Malcolm's adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, directed by Emma Baggott, brings a fresh new and feminist take on the familiar story of the world's most famous vampire, retold by overlooked heroine Mina Murray. Filled with visually stunning set design, terrifying twists and turns, and sinister Gothic atmospheric storytelling, this play will take you deep into the dark and thrilling world of Stoker's novel while keeping you on the edge of your seat.
- Booking until: Saturday, 11 October 2025
- Running time: 1hr 40min. No Interval.
- Playing at: Lyric Hammersmith
- Booking until: Saturday, 11 October 2025
The Importance Of Being Earnest
Noel Coward Theatre
4.6 98 reviews 4.6 98 reviews Tickets from £19.00The National Theatre’s sold-out production of The Importance of Being Earnest transfers to the Noel Coward Theatre this autumn. Oscar Wilde’s final and best-loved farce is full of scathing satire of Victorian society, endlessly quotable witticisms, featuring a deliciously tangled story about mistaken identities and impersonations that’ll leave you in peels of laughter.
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: Olly Alexander, Stephen Fry
- Playing at: Noel Coward Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026
Punch
Apollo Theatre
4.7 11 reviews 4.7 11 reviews Tickets from £24.00'The must-see new play of the year' (Baz Bamigboye, Deadline), Punch transfers to the West End this Autumn for a strictly limited 10-week run. Experience a powerful true story of hope, humanity, and the possibility of change from the Olivier Award-winning playwright James Graham and directed by Adam Penford.
- Booking until: Saturday, 29 November 2025
- Running time: 2hr 25min. Incl. 20 min. interval.
- Playing at: Apollo Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 29 November 2025
Just For One Day
Shaftesbury Theatre
4.9 155 reviews 4.9 155 reviews Tickets from £24.00Following 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.
- Booking until: Saturday, 7 February 2026
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Shaftesbury Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 7 February 2026
Back to The Future the Musical
Adelphi Theatre
4.8 1440 reviews 4.8 1440 reviews Tickets from £24.00Love the Back To The Future movie made popular in the 1980s? See it on the stage in a spectacular award-winning stage musical with a book by Bob Gale, and a musical score by the Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Alex Silvestri and six-time Grammy Award-winner Glen Ballard in the heart of the West End.
- Booking until: Sunday, 12 April 2026
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Adelphi Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 12 April 2026
MJ the Musical
Prince Edward Theatre
4.8 1487 reviews 4.8 1487 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 February 2026
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. interval.
- Playing at: Prince Edward Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 February 2026
Austentatious
Vaudeville Theatre
5 6 reviews 5 6 reviews Tickets from £26.00Experience a hilarious new Jane Austen novel with the smash-hit comedy Austentatious. Inspired entirely by a title from the audience and performed in period costume with live musical accompaniment - it’s a riotous, razor-sharp show where swooning is guaranteed.
- Booking until: Monday, 15 December 2025
- Running time: 1hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Vaudeville Theatre
- Booking until: Monday, 15 December 2025
Born With Teeth
Wyndham's Theatre
4.8 12 reviews 4.8 12 reviews Tickets from £27.00Liz Duffy Adams 's Born With Teeth reimagines the iconic relationship between playwrights William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe, played by Edward Bluemel and Ncuti Gatwa. RSC Co-Artistic Director Daniel Evans directs this thrilling tale of wordplay and espionage, which opens at Wyndham's Theatre from 13 August.
- Booking until: Saturday, 1 November 2025
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No Interval.
- Starring: Edward Bluemel, Ncuti Gatwa
- Playing at: Wyndham's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 1 November 2025
(the) Woman
Park Theatre
Tickets from £27.00Award-winning playwright Jane Upton’s Bruntwood Prize shortlisted play is a fiercely funny and brutally honest story about the messy truths of motherhood. After a critically acclaimed run in Nottingham, it transfers to London this autumn. Don’t miss your chance to catch this thought-provoking and daringly original story that confronts the harsh truths of how we see ourselves.
- Booking until: Saturday, 25 October 2025
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No Interval.
- Playing at: Park Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 25 October 2025
The Producers
Garrick Theatre
4.7 11 reviews 4.7 11 reviews Tickets from £30.00Heading to the West End this autumn for the first time since 2004, following a sold-out three-month run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, The Producers is tipped to be the biggest show this year! Experience sharp wit, unforgettable songs, and standout performances, all of which have earned the production critical acclaim.
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 intermission.
- Playing at: Garrick Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
The Devil Wears Prada
Dominion Theatre
4.7 385 reviews 4.7 385 reviews Tickets from £30.00The 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, 26 September 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: Vanessa Williams
- Playing at: Dominion Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 26 September 2026
The Code
Southwark Playhouse Elephant
Tickets from £30.00A film legend, a rising star, a fading talent, and an ambitious agent come together in this scathing, witty look at the darker side of 1950s Hollywood, where everyone must abide by an unspoken code to survive. Catch the UK premiere of this darkly funny and emotionally resonant play written by Michael McKeever and directed by Christopher Renshaw, where rich storytelling and a stellar cast shine a light on the realities of queerness in the Golden Age of Hollywood.
- Booking until: Saturday, 11 October 2025
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
- Playing at: Southwark Playhouse Elephant
- Booking until: Saturday, 11 October 2025
Stereophonic
Duke of York's Theatre
2.9 9 reviews 2.9 9 reviews Tickets from £30.00Heading to the West End this Spring is the most Tony-nominated play ever, Stereophonic and we couldn't be more excited! Experience an electrifying portrayal of a 1970s rock band as they navigate creativity and chaos.
- Booking until: Saturday, 22 November 2025
- Running time: 3hr 10min.
- Playing at: Duke of York's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 22 November 2025
Clarkston
Trafalgar Theatre
Tickets from £30.00In this bold new original play by Samuel D Hunter, Joe Locke (Heartstopper, Agatha All Along) makes his West End debut as Jake, who leaves his old life behind after a heartbreaking discovery, and connects with the equally lonely and troubled Chris in the small town of Clarkston, Washington. Two lost young men try to find themselves in this heartfelt, clever story that will leave you laughing and crying.
- Opens: Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Booking until: Monday, 15 December 2025 - Running time: 1hr 35min. No Interval.
- Starring: Joe Locke, Ruaridh Mollica, Sophie Melville
- Playing at: Trafalgar Theatre
- Booking until: Monday, 15 December 2025
Disney's Hercules Musical
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
4.7 91 reviews 4.7 91 reviews 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
Mousetrap
St Martins Theatre
4.5 1209 reviews 4.5 1209 reviews Tickets from £39.00Agatha 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
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Piccadilly Theatre
4.9 1506 reviews 4.9 1506 reviews Tickets from £39.00Inspired by the 2001 film by Baz Luhrmann that starred Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor; passion, romance and spectacle collide in the dazzling extravaganza, Moulin Rouge The Musical! With its electrifying performances, extravagant costumes, and memorable score, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a breathtaking celebration of love and the transformative power of art.
- Booking until: Saturday, 23 May 2026
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Piccadilly Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 23 May 2026
The Book of Mormon
Prince of Wales Theatre
4.8 5574 reviews 4.8 5574 reviews Tickets from £40.00The Book of Mormon is a wildly entertaining, award-winning show that is as hilarious as it is heartfelt. Audiences worldwide have been captivated by this production which pushes boundaries whilst delivering laughs and unforgettable performances.
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 January 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Prince of Wales Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 January 2026
Hamlet
Lyttelton - National Theatre
4.6 24 reviews 4.6 24 reviews Tickets from £41.00Opening at the National Theatre this autumn, Robert Hastie’s production of Hamlet starring Hiran Abeysekera promises to be a powerful contemporary retelling of Shakespeare’s most melancholic revenge tragedy.
- Booking until: Saturday, 22 November 2025
- Playing at: Lyttelton - National Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 22 November 2025
Entertaining Mr Sloane
Young Vic
Tickets from £41.00A brother and sister become obsessed with their handsome, charming new tenant, but the dashing Mr Sloane is hiding a secret… find out the truth in this dark, comedic thriller written by Joe Orton and directed by Nadia Fall.
- Booking until: Saturday, 8 November 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Young Vic
- Booking until: Saturday, 8 November 2025
Bacchae
Olivier Theatre (National Theatre)
5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £41.00Euripides’s greatest tragedy gets a bold new revival, filled with music, poetry, and spoken word, where the wild women of the Bacchae take centre-stage to make their voices heard. Bacchae comes to the National Theatre as part of Indhu Rubasingham’s inaugural season.
- Booking until: Saturday, 1 November 2025
- Running time: 1hr 45min. No interval.
- Playing at: Olivier Theatre (National Theatre)
- Booking until: Saturday, 1 November 2025
Every Brilliant Thing
Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace)
5 2 reviews 5 2 reviews Tickets from £48.00Every Brilliant Thing, a heartrendingly beautiful exploration of depression and the little things that keep us going, comes to the West End after a successful international tour and a sold-out anniversary run at Roundabout.
- Booking until: Saturday, 8 November 2025
- Running time: 1hr 15min.
- Starring: Lenny Henry
- Playing at: Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace)
- Booking until: Saturday, 8 November 2025
Not Your Superwoman
Bush Theatre
Tickets from £54.00Celebrated actors Letitia Wright and Golda Rosheuvel, Not Your Superwomanis a brand new production which will premiere at the Bush Theatre in the Autumn. The play follows two women as they struggle to come to terms with the death of their family's matriarch.
- Booking until: Saturday, 1 November 2025
- Running time: 1hr 20min. No interval.
- Playing at: Bush Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 1 November 2025
The Lady from the Sea
The Bridge Theatre
4.3 9 reviews 4.3 9 reviews Tickets from £59.00Inspired by Henrik Ibsen’s play, adapted and directed by Simon Stone, The Lady From the Sea is a complex, haunting story about how one choice can lead our lives down different paths. It opens at the Bridge Theatre, starring Alicia Vikander and Andrew Lincoln.
- Booking until: Saturday, 8 November 2025
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: The Bridge Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 8 November 2025
Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre
4.8 5131 reviews 4.8 5131 reviews Tickets from £61.00Now 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
Hamilton
Victoria Palace
4.7 993 reviews 4.7 993 reviews Tickets from £71.00The 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
Mary Page Marlowe
Old Vic Theatre
3.8 5 reviews 3.8 5 reviews Tickets from £84.00Told across 90 minutes and 11 scenes, depicting 70 years and five versions of one extraordinary woman, Tracy Letts’s Mary Page Marlowe is a stunningly original and deeply moving portrait of a life. Susan Sarandon and Andrea Riseborough star as the titular character at various points in her life over the course of this non-chronological play.
- Booking until: Saturday, 1 November 2025
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
- Starring: Andrea Riseborough, Susan Sarandon
- Playing at: Old Vic Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 1 November 2025
Cabaret
Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
4.7 198 reviews 4.7 198 reviews Tickets from £90.00The 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
The Sicilian Vespers - Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Tickets from £106.00Stefan Herheim and Speranza Scappucci bring to life Verdi’s famous opera that retells the story of the Sicillian Vespers’ uprising: a tale of revolution, divided loyalties, and revenge that has resonated through time and place and continues to be relevant today, characterised by a sweeping, epic score.
- Booking until: Monday, 6 October 2025
- Running time: 4hr. Incl. 2 intervals.
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Monday, 6 October 2025
Les Miserables
Sondheim Theatre
4.9 3081 reviews 4.9 3081 reviews Tickets from £120.00Les 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 4110 reviews 4.8 4110 reviews Tickets from £162.00The 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
The Weir
Harold Pinter Theatre
4.2 22 reviews 4.2 22 reviews Tickets from £234.00Conor McPherson’s darkly atmospheric and powerful play, The Weir,returns to the stage almost thirty years after it first premiered to critical acclaim and praise in the West End and on Broadway. McPherson directs, with Brendan Gleeson making his West End stage debut in the role of Jack.
- Booking until: Saturday, 6 December 2025
- Running time: 1hr 45min. No Interval.
- Starring: Brendan Gleeson
- Playing at: Harold Pinter Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 6 December 2025
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
Ambassadors Theatre
4.8 46 reviews 4.8 46 reviews Tickets from £234.00The critically acclaimed production of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has arrived in the West End following its sold-out run at the Southwark Playhouse in 2024. Based on the 2008 movie but brought to life with a new lease of life and a group of talented actor-musicians. This life-affirming musical is a must-see!
- Booking until: Saturday, 11 October 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. interval.
- Playing at: Ambassadors Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 11 October 2025
London Shows Tonight Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still get tickets for shows happening tonight?
Yes - tickets are available right up until the show’s start time, but be aware that seating and pricing options will be far more limited the later you leave it.
How do I collect tickets for a show tonight?
You will receive your tickets via email immediately after booking, and can present these e-tickets upon arrival at the theatre.
Are there any last-minute deals or rush tickets available?
Some theatres offer cheap last-minute tickets or rush sales on their websites. But as you’d expect, these sell out very fast, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to grab them. You can also try showing up at the box office on the day of a performance, as there’s sometimes a small chance that tickets will be available due to last-minute cancellations.
Can I get a refund if I can’t make it to the show?
Tickets are typically non-refundable and non-exchangeable unless a show has been cancelled.
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