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London Shows playing in October 2025

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 2025

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 Ghost Stories at the Peacock Theatre, Troilus and Cressida at the Globe Theatre, and Dracula at the Lyric Hammersmith, all of which are opening in October 2025. 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.

New Shows in October 2025

Explore the most anticipated West-End shows that are opening in October 2025.

Ghost Stories Opens 10 Oct 2025 Opens 10 October 2025

Ghost Stories

Peacock Theatre

4.3 (96 reviews) Tickets from £30.00
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Dracula tickets Opens 12 Sept 2025 Opens 12 September 2025 Dracula

Dracula

Lyric Hammersmith

Tickets from £12.00

A bold new adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula is set to debut in 2025, reimagined by Emma Baggott who shines a spotlight on the powerful female voices at the heart of the story. This fresh take on the Gothic classic promises to deliver a compelling blend of suspense and empowerment, breathing new life into a timeless tale.

  • Opens: Friday, 12 September 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 11 October 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl 1 interval.
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Inter Alia tickets Opens 18 Jul 2025 Opens 18 July 2025 Inter Alia

Inter Alia

Lyttelton - National Theatre

Tickets from £59.00

Emmy award-winner, Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike will star in the world premiere of Inter Alia. Set to be a "searing exploration of modern masculinity and motherhood", this production will reunite the team behind the global phenomenon Prima Facie.

  • Opens: Friday, 18 July 2025
    Booking until: Wednesday, 15 October 2025
  • Starring: Rosamund Pike
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Twelfth Night tickets Opens 8 Aug 2025 Opens 8 August 2025 Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night

Globe Theatre

5 29 reviews 5 29 reviews Tickets from £7.00
Couples (90%) Theatregoers (100%) i

Prepare 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.

  • Opens: Friday, 8 August 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 25 October 2025
  • Playing at: Globe Theatre
  • Booking until: Saturday, 25 October 2025
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Piccadilly Theatre

4.9 1326 reviews 4.9 1326 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Couples (94%) Theatregoers (91%) i

Inspired 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, 25 October 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Superwoman Schema tickets Opens 6 Sept 2025 Opens 6 September 2025 Superwoman Schema

Superwoman Schema

Bush Theatre

Tickets from £12.00

Celebrated actors Letitia Wright and Golda Rosheuvel, Superwoman Schema is 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.

  • Opens: Saturday, 6 September 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 25 October 2025
  • Playing at: Bush Theatre
  • Booking until: Saturday, 25 October 2025
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The Lion King

Lyceum Theatre

4.8 7218 reviews 4.8 7218 reviews Tickets from £42.00
Families (98%) Teenagers (90%) Couples (90%) Theatregoers (90%) i

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.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 26 October 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Troilus and Cressida tickets Opens 26 Sept 2025 Opens 26 September 2025 Troilus and Cressida

Troilus and Cressida

Globe Theatre

Tickets from £7.00

Considered one of Shakespeare's more complex and cynical plays, Troilus and Cressida heads to the Globe Theatre as part of their 2025 season this Autumn. Experience a sharp take on love and war in the beautiful surroundings of this theatre.

  • Opens: Friday, 26 September 2025
    Booking until: Sunday, 26 October 2025
  • Playing at: Globe Theatre
  • Booking until: Sunday, 26 October 2025
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Ghost Stories tickets Opens 10 Oct 2025 Opens 10 October 2025 Ghost Stories

Ghost Stories

Peacock Theatre

4.3 96 reviews 4.3 96 reviews Tickets from £30.00

Created by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman, the record-breaking production Ghost Stories returns to London during the spooky season. First staged in 2010, are you brave enough to experience suspense, shock and supernatural terror?

  • Opens: Friday, 10 October 2025
    Booking until: Thursday, 20 November 2025
  • Running time: 1hr 40 min. No Interval.
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Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Cambridge Theatre

4.6 7 reviews 4.6 7 reviews Tickets from £22.00
Theatregoers (86%) i

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

4.7 422 reviews 4.7 422 reviews Tickets from £74.00
Couples (96%) 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 1209 reviews 4.8 1209 reviews Tickets from £23.00
Families (97%) Teenagers (93%) Couples (92%) Theatregoers (92%) 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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The Devil Wears Prada

Dominion Theatre

4.6 193 reviews 4.6 193 reviews Tickets from £30.00
Teenagers (85%) Couples (92%) Theatregoers (93%) i

The 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, 3 January 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Wicked

Apollo Victoria Theatre

4.7 5864 reviews 4.7 5864 reviews Tickets from £30.00
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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Magic Mike Live!

London Hippodrome

4.8 31 reviews 4.8 31 reviews Tickets from £47.00

Conceived and directed by Channing Tatum, Magic Mike Live offers an unforgettable night of electrifying, 360-degree entertainment inspired by the hit films. It’s steamy, it’s laugh-out-loud funny, and it’s the ultimate night out you’ve been longing for!

  • Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
  • Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
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ABBA Voyage

Abba Arena

4.8 620 reviews 4.8 620 reviews Tickets from £66.00
Anyone (93%) 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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Titanique

Criterion Theatre

4.9 27 reviews 4.9 27 reviews Tickets from £34.00
Couples (85%) Theatregoers (85%) 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.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
  • Running time: 1hr 40min. No Interval
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Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

Aldwych Theatre

4.8 2970 reviews 4.8 2970 reviews Tickets from £12.00
Couples (94%) Theatregoers (95%) i
Opening back in March 2018, TINA is a musical about Turner’s transformation from humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee to the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Book those tickets now so you too can enjoy such classics as Proud Mary live on stage.
  • Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Just For One Day tickets Opens 15 May 2025 Opens 15 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: Thursday, 15 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 6 Jun 2025 Opens 6 June 2025 Disney's Hercules Musical

Disney's Hercules Musical

Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Tickets from £35.00

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: Friday, 6 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 2040 reviews 4.7 2040 reviews Tickets from £24.00
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!

  • Booking until: Sunday, 1 February 2026
  • Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
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Harry Potter And The Cursed Child

Palace Theatre

4.7 72 reviews 4.7 72 reviews Tickets from £34.00
Families (88%) Theatregoers (88%) i

Rediscover 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, 15 February 2026
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Hadestown

Lyric Theatre

4.7 116 reviews 4.7 116 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Teenagers (86%) Couples (86%) 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.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 15 February 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
  • Playing at: Lyric Theatre
  • Booking until: Sunday, 15 February 2026
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The Producers tickets Opens 30 Aug 2025 Opens 30 August 2025 The Producers

The Producers

Garrick Theatre

4 3 reviews 4 3 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Anyone (100%) i

Heading 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.

  • Opens: Saturday, 30 August 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
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Starlight Express

Troubadour Theatre - Wembley

4.8 101 reviews 4.8 101 reviews Tickets from £30.00
Families (97%) Teenagers (90%) Couples (91%) Theatregoers (91%) i

Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical is back in London for the first time in 40 years! Starlight Express is one of the most thrilling live shows with its unique combination of roller-skating stunts and high-energy performances. Its imaginative story of train engines with distinct personalities captivates audiences of all ages.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min interval.
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Mousetrap

St Martins Theatre

4.5 1160 reviews 4.5 1160 reviews Tickets from £30.00
Couples (85%) Theatregoers (92%) i

Agatha 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, 21 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Les Miserables

Sondheim Theatre

4.9 2865 reviews 4.9 2865 reviews Tickets from £30.00
Teenagers (85%) Couples (93%) Theatregoers (96%) 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.

  • Booking until: Friday, 27 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 15min interval.
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Cabaret

Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse

4.7 160 reviews 4.7 160 reviews Tickets from £36.00
Theatregoers (94%) 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.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Phantom of the Opera

His Majesty's Theatre

4.8 3953 reviews 4.8 3953 reviews Tickets from £30.00
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.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 20min interval.
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Hamilton

Victoria Palace

4.7 854 reviews 4.7 854 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Teenagers (86%) Couples (88%) Theatregoers (94%) i

The 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, 28 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 15min interval.
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MJ the Musical

Prince Edward Theatre

4.8 1125 reviews 4.8 1125 reviews Tickets from £25.00
Families (90%) Teenagers (92%) Couples (93%) Theatregoers (94%) i

The 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 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. interval.
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Oliver!

Gielgud Theatre

4.9 96 reviews 4.9 96 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Anyone (96%) 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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My Neighbour Totoro

Gillian Lynne Theatre

4.8 25 reviews 4.8 25 reviews Tickets from £30.00
Families (96%) Teenagers (88%) Theatregoers (88%) 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.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 29 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie

London County Hall

4.7 222 reviews 4.7 222 reviews Tickets from £19.00
Couples (90%) Theatregoers (96%) 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.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 26 April 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Matilda The Musical

Cambridge Theatre

4.7 1241 reviews 4.7 1241 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: Sunday, 24 May 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 Intermission.
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SIX

Vaudeville Theatre

4.8 344 reviews 4.8 344 reviews Tickets from £41.00
Teenagers (92%) Couples (88%) Theatregoers (92%) i

SIX 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, 28 June 2026
  • Running time: 1hr 20min. No interval.
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