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London Shows playing in December 2025

The festive season is in full flow right now, and London's theatre district is lit up, glittering with lights and decorations. There's music in the air and excitement everywhere, crowds and laughter and plenty of anticipation.

New Shows in December 2025

Christmas is the perfect time of year to take in a West End show, whether it's a classic stage musical for the whole family, a thought-provoking play for grown-ups , or a kids' panto experience your little ones will never forget. We have some wonderful London show experiences lined up for you. So what's new in the West End for December? Dirty Dancing at the Capital Theatre, Disney's Hercules Musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, and Just For One Day at the Shaftesbury Theatre all open during December 2025. We're here to help you plan ahead, find the best seats, buy great value tickets, and discover the very best London shows for Christmas.

All Shows in December 2025

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Cambridge Theatre

4.5 6 reviews 4.5 6 reviews Tickets from £22.00
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If you enjoy some spontaneous entertainment, grab a ticket for Showstoppers! The Improvised Musical. The multi award-wining show takes suggestions from the audience and turns them into a unique treat for theatregoers.

  • Booking until: Monday, 15 December 2025
  • Running time: 2hr. Inc. 1 interval.
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

President Hotel

4.7 421 reviews 4.7 421 reviews Tickets from £68.50
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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Back to The Future the Musical

Adelphi Theatre

4.8 1130 reviews 4.8 1130 reviews Tickets from £23.00
Families (96%) Teenagers (93%) Couples (92%) Theatregoers (91%) i

Love 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: Saturday, 3 January 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Wicked

Apollo Victoria Theatre

4.7 5818 reviews 4.7 5818 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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ABBA Voyage

Abba Arena

4.9 536 reviews 4.9 536 reviews Tickets from £48.00
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: Sunday, 4 January 2026
  • Running time: 1hr 40min. No interval.
  • Playing at: Abba Arena
  • Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
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Just For One Day tickets Opens 14 May 2025 Opens 14 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: Wednesday, 14 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 5 Jun 2025 Opens 5 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: Thursday, 5 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 2018 reviews 4.7 2018 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Families (89%) 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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Oliver!

Gielgud Theatre

4.8 31 reviews 4.8 31 reviews Tickets from £36.00
Anyone (97%) i

Lionel 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, 29 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. interval.
  • Starring: Simon Lipkin
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Dirty Dancing tickets Opens 10 Nov 2025 Opens 10 November 2025 Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing

Capital Theatre

4.7 860 reviews 4.7 860 reviews Tickets from £156.00
Couples (90%) Theatregoers (87%) i

Don’t miss the electrifying Dirty Dancing musical coming to the new Capital Theatre in London in 2025, 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. 

  • Opens: Monday, 10 November 2025
    Booking until: Sunday, 29 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Matilda The Musical

Cambridge Theatre

4.7 1215 reviews 4.7 1215 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: Saturday, 23 May 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 Intermission.
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