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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.
Ghosts
Lyric Hammersmith
Tickets from £15.00A bold new reimaging of Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts heads to the Lyric Hammersmith for a limited run in spring 2025. Written by Gary Owen and directed by Rachel O'Riordan, Callum Scott Howells and Victoria Smurfit star in this gripping tale of love, lies and dark secrets.
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyric Hammersmith
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 May 2025
Midnight Cowboy
Southwark Playhouse Elephant
Tickets from £18.00A new musical based on the book by James Leo Herlihy and a 1969 triple Academy Award-winning film, Midnight Cowboy will make its stage premiere in London this Spring. Starring Max Bowden from Eastenders, experience a fresh new perspective on Joe Buck and Ratso Rizzo's journey.
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Starring: Max Bowden, Paul Jacob French
- Playing at: Southwark Playhouse Elephant
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 May 2025
Back to The Future the Musical
Adelphi Theatre
4.8 1241 reviews 4.8 1241 reviews Tickets from £20.00Love 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: Saturday, 3 January 2026
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Adelphi Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Cambridge Theatre
4.6 7 reviews 4.6 7 reviews Tickets from £22.00If 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.
- Playing at: Cambridge Theatre
- Booking until: Monday, 15 December 2025
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Aldwych Theatre
4.8 3021 reviews 4.8 3021 reviews Tickets from £24.00- Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Aldwych Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026
MJ the Musical
Prince Edward Theatre
4.8 1181 reviews 4.8 1181 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 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. interval.
- Playing at: Prince Edward Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Clueless
Trafalgar Theatre
4.8 5 reviews 4.8 5 reviews Tickets from £26.00Clueless The Musical is heading to the West End in 2025. Adapted from the iconic Paramount Pictures film, this musical puts a modern twist on Jane Austen's Emma. Audiences can expect a hilarious, nostalgic and high-energy trip back to the 90s.
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Trafalgar Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 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, 14 July 2025
- Running time: 1hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Vaudeville Theatre
- Booking until: Monday, 14 July 2025
Romeo and Juliet
Globe Theatre
Tickets from £28.00Shakespeare's timeless love story unfolds in the American Wild West at Shakespeare's Globe. Experience the passion and tragedy of Romeo and Juliet in the beautiful outdoor surroundings this year.
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 August 2025
- Playing at: Globe Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 August 2025
Speed
Bush Theatre
Tickets from £30.00Speed is a hilarious and heartfelt production that delves into the everyday frustrations and long-hidden secrets that keep us in a whirlwind. Set during a speed awareness course in Birmingham, Speed is set to premiere at the Bush Theatre in Spring 2025.
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 May 2025
- Running time: 1hr 30min.
- Playing at: Bush Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 May 2025
Dear England
Olivier Theatre (National Theatre)
4.9 61 reviews 4.9 61 reviews Tickets from £30.00The Olivier-Award winning 'Best New Play', Dear England returns to the London stage for a limited run at the National Theatre in March 2025. Influenced by the 2024 Euros tournament, this play will continue to evolve around the journey of the England's football team under manager Gareth Southgate.
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Olivier Theatre (National Theatre)
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 May 2025
Mousetrap
St Martins Theatre
4.5 1167 reviews 4.5 1167 reviews Tickets from £33.00Agatha 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, 21 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: St Martins Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 March 2026
How To Fight Loneliness
Park Theatre
Tickets from £35.00From Tony Award-nominated writer Neil LaBute presents How To Fight Loneliness, a play which presents a gripping exploration of how we confront life's toughest moments when time is running out. It premieres at the Park Theatre in Spring 2025.
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Park Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 May 2025
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Piccadilly Theatre
4.9 1351 reviews 4.9 1351 reviews Tickets from £36.00Inspired 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, 25 October 2025
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Piccadilly Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 25 October 2025
Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre
4.8 4996 reviews 4.8 4996 reviews Tickets from £37.00Now 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, 28 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Novello Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
The Brightening Air
Old Vic Theatre
Tickets from £41.00From Olivier Award-winning writer Conor McPherson (The Weir, Girl From the North Country), The Brightening Air follows a family in County Sligo as their sense of home is disrupted by the arrival of relatives each with their own agenda.
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 June 2025
- Playing at: Old Vic Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 June 2025
The Devil Wears Prada
Dominion Theatre
4.6 225 reviews 4.6 225 reviews Tickets from £42.00The 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, 3 January 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Dominion Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
Ambassadors Theatre
4.7 25 reviews 4.7 25 reviews Tickets from £42.00The 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, 30 August 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. interval.
- Playing at: Ambassadors Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 30 August 2025
The Book of Mormon
Prince of Wales Theatre
4.8 5482 reviews 4.8 5482 reviews Tickets from £42.00The 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, 6 September 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Prince of Wales Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 6 September 2025
Les Miserables
Sondheim Theatre
4.9 2903 reviews 4.9 2903 reviews Tickets from £48.00Les 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: Friday, 27 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Sondheim Theatre
- Booking until: Friday, 27 March 2026
Giant
Harold Pinter Theatre
5 3 reviews 5 3 reviews Tickets from £49.00John Lithgow reprises his role as Roald Dahl in the West End transfer of Giant, following its sold-out run at the Royal Court Theatre. Written by Mark Rosenblatt and directed by Nicholas Hytner, Giant presents a fictionalised portrayal of a pivotal afternoon in the life of celebrated author Roald Dahl.
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 August 2025
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: John Lithgow
- Playing at: Harold Pinter Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 August 2025
Hamilton
Victoria Palace
4.7 865 reviews 4.7 865 reviews Tickets from £51.00The 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, 28 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Victoria Palace
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
The Great Gatsby
London Coliseum
4.5 94 reviews 4.5 94 reviews Tickets from £55.00Direct from a smash-hit on Broadway, The Great Gatsby: A New Musical heads to London in Spring 2025 with a run at the London Coliseum. Experience F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ageless tale of love, wealth and ambition in this fresh and unforgettable production led by Jamie Muscato (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) as Jay Gatsby and Frances Mayli McCann (Bonnie and Clyde The Musical) as Daisy Buchanan.
- Booking until: Sunday, 7 September 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Sunday, 7 September 2025
Richard II
The Bridge Theatre
4.8 17 reviews 4.8 17 reviews Tickets from £59.00Award-winning actor Jonathan Bailey heads back to the London stage in a thrilling revival of William Shakespeare's brilliant play, Richard II. Experience the timeless exploration of power and identity for a limited time at the Bridge Theatre.
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl 1 interval.
- Starring: Jonathan Bailey
- Playing at: The Bridge Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 May 2025
My Master Builder
Wyndham's Theatre
3 5 reviews 3 5 reviews Tickets from £60.00Ewan McGregor returns to the London stage after 17 years in My Master Builder, a compelling new play inspired by Ibsen's work. Exploring themes of love and vulnerability, this production offers a fresh take on timeless emotions for a limited season in 2025.
- Booking until: Saturday, 12 July 2025
- Running time: 2hr. Incl interval.
- Starring: Ewan McGregor
- Playing at: Wyndham's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 12 July 2025
Cabaret
Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
4.7 160 reviews 4.7 160 reviews Tickets from £66.00The 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, 28 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Phantom of the Opera
His Majesty's Theatre
4.8 3972 reviews 4.8 3972 reviews Tickets from £72.00The 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, 28 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 20min interval.
- Playing at: His Majesty's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Kyoto
Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace)
4.6 7 reviews 4.6 7 reviews Tickets from £83.00Following on from its critically acclaimed run at The RSC, Kyoto arrives in London’s West End for a limited engagement from January 2025. Stephen Kunken stars in this pulse-pounding political drama.
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace)
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 May 2025
Here We Are
Lyttelton - National Theatre
Tickets from £95.00It captivated audiences in New York and now Stephen Sondheim's final musical Here We Are heads to London's National Theatre in Spring 2025. Based on two Luis Buñuel films, this richly layered story explores love, connection, and the complexities of modern life.
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 June 2025
- Playing at: Lyttelton - National Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 June 2025
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