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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.
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre
4.8 7882 reviews 4.8 7882 reviews Tickets from £78.00Disney'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, 13 December 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyceum Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 13 December 2026
Hadestown
Lyric Theatre
4.7 224 reviews 4.7 224 reviews Tickets from £30.00Back 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.
- Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyric Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
Matilda The Musical
Cambridge Theatre
4.7 1501 reviews 4.7 1501 reviews Tickets from £47.00Matilda 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
Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie
London County Hall
4.7 317 reviews 4.7 317 reviews Tickets from £23.00Step 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, 25 April 2027
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: London County Hall
- Booking until: Sunday, 25 April 2027
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress Museum
4.9 460 reviews 4.9 460 reviews Tickets from £58.00Loosely 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, 14 February 2027
- Running time: 1hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Empress Museum
- Booking until: Sunday, 14 February 2027
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre
4.7 6070 reviews 4.7 6070 reviews Tickets from £35.00Now 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
War Horse
Olivier - National Theatre
4.8 576 reviews 4.8 576 reviews Tickets from £30.00Perfect for all ages, War Horse returns to the stage once again, celebrating twenty years of a powerful, epic, and emotionally stirring story about a young man's search for his beloved horse across the battlefields of World War I. Jaw-dropping life-sized puppets bring the iconic horses of this unforgettable play to life, immersing you into a story about friendship, loyalty, and the unbreakable bond between a boy and his horse.
- Opens: Saturday, 16 May 2026
Booking until: Thursday, 30 July 2026
- Playing at: Olivier - National Theatre
- Booking until: Thursday, 30 July 2026
Oliver!
Gielgud Theatre
4.9 388 reviews 4.9 388 reviews Tickets from £35.00Lionel 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, 14 March 2027
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. interval.
- Starring: Simon Lipkin
- Playing at: Gielgud Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 14 March 2027
SIX
Vaudeville Theatre
4.7 486 reviews 4.7 486 reviews Tickets from £42.00SIX 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
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre
4.7 2152 reviews 4.7 2152 reviews Tickets from £48.00The 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, 3 October 2027
- Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Duchess Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 3 October 2027
Titanique
Criterion Theatre
4.7 163 reviews 4.7 163 reviews Tickets from £30.00What 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, 30 August 2026
- Running time: 2h 05min. Incl. 1 Interval
- Playing at: Criterion Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 August 2026
ABBA Voyage
Abba Arena
4.9 1129 reviews 4.9 1129 reviews Tickets from £90.00Step 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: Sunday, 3 January 2027
- Running time: 1hr 40min. No interval.
- Playing at: Abba Arena
- Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
Palace Theatre
4.6 105 reviews 4.6 105 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, 20 September 2026
- Playing at: Palace Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 20 September 2026
My Neighbour Totoro
Gillian Lynne Theatre
4.9 105 reviews 4.9 105 reviews Tickets from £53.00After 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.
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 August 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Gillian Lynne Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 August 2026
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Phoenix Theatre
4.7 194 reviews 4.7 194 reviews Tickets from £61.00If you loved the Netflix series, Stranger Things: The First Shadow takes audiences back to Hawkins in a breathtaking stage prequel that uncovers dark secrets and untold origins. Be brought closer to the supernatural events that shaped Hawkins long before Eleven and her friends, see you in the errie world of the Upside Down!
- Booking until: Sunday, 6 September 2026
- Running time: 3hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Phoenix Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 6 September 2026
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Globe Theatre
Globe Theatre
5 4 reviews 5 4 reviews Tickets from £30.00Sink into the Globe Theatre’s highly anticipated 2026 summer season with this electrifying staging of Shakespeare’s playful, chaotic comedy about spells, transformations, and the fickle nature of love. Four young Athenian lovers, caught in a love quadrangle, flee into an enchanted forest, where they become the victim of a love spell by the mischievous fairies that dwell within it. Dream and reality blur into midsummer madness in the sun-soaked open air of the Globe Theatre, making for an unforgettable and immersive theatrical treat.
- Booking until: Saturday, 29 August 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Globe Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 29 August 2026
The Hunger Games: On Stage
Troubadour Canary Wharf
4.2 6 reviews 4.2 6 reviews Tickets from £40.00Conor McPherson adapts The Hunger Games, the thrilling saga about tyranny and revolution, based on the best-selling series by Suzanne Collins. Panem comes to life in the purpose-built, state-of-the-art Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre.
- Booking until: Sunday, 25 October 2026
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl interval.
- Playing at: Troubadour Canary Wharf
- Booking until: Sunday, 25 October 2026
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
President Hotel
4.7 442 reviews 4.7 442 reviews Tickets from £55.00Faulty 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, 20 December 2026
- Running time: 2hr.
- Playing at: President Hotel
- Booking until: Sunday, 20 December 2026
Magic Mike Live!
London Hippodrome
4.9 37 reviews 4.9 37 reviews Tickets from £146.00This sizzling, sexy dance production inspired by the hit Magic Mike film franchise starring Channing Tatum is the perfect show for a girls' night. Step into mythical Club Domina, a purpose-built venue in London's Hippodrome Casino, where you'll experience a group of talented, attractive artists perform a thrilling variety of 360-degree dance and acrobatic feats combined with one-of-a-kind acts.
- Booking until: Sunday, 27 June 2027
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
- Playing at: London Hippodrome
- Booking until: Sunday, 27 June 2027
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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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