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39 musicals on sale now with live prices and seat maps
All London musicals
4.6star rating
The Phantom Of the Opera
His Majesty's Theatre (Formerly Her Majesty's Theatre), London
40th anniversary season at His Majesty’s Theatre, Haymarket. Booking until 2 October 2027
from £30
4.7star rating
Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre, London
from £21
4.7star rating
Les Miserables
Sondheim Theatre, London
Open-ended West End run at the Sondheim Theatre; tickets on sale on British Theatre
from £30
4.8star rating
from £48
4.6star rating
Wicked The Musical
Apollo Victoria Theatre, London
from £30
4.7star rating
The Book Of Mormon
Prince Of Wales Theatre, London
from £24
4.6star rating
Matilda The Musical
Cambridge Theatre, London
Open-ended West End run at the Cambridge Theatre (opened 24 November 2011)
from £24
4.8star rating
Moulin Rouge the musical
Piccadilly Theatre, London
West End run at the Piccadilly Theatre; tickets on sale on British Theatre
from £29.27
4.7star rating
from £24
4.8star rating
The Devil Wears Prada - The Musical
Dominion Theatre, London
Now booking at the Dominion Theatre, London, until 25 September 2027
from £30
4.7star rating
from £39.50
4.8star rating
from £30
4.9star rating
My Neighbour Totoro
Gillian Lynne Theatre, London
West End run at the Gillian Lynne Theatre; tickets on sale on British Theatre
from £18
4.8star rating
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Booking at the Empress Museum, Earls Court, through 29 August 2027
from £60.10
Into the Woods
Noel Coward Theatre, London
from £18
4.9star rating
from £24
4.7star rating
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Playhouse Theatre, London
from £40.98
5.0star rating
Avenue Q at the Shaftesbury Theatre
Shaftesbury Theatre, London
Booking until 3 January 2027 at the Shaftesbury Theatre
from £30
Beetlejuice
Prince Edward Theatre, London
from £30
Billy Elliot the Musical
Adelphi Theatre, London
from £35.40
from £54
from £30
from £30
High School Musical
Wembley Park Theatre, London
12 October 2026 to 3 January 2027 at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
from £32.40
Jesus Christ Superstar
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
16 October 2026 to 9 January 2027 at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
from £33
from £24
from £45
from £36
Paddington the Musical
Savoy Theatre, London
New company from 28 October 2026. Booking until 13 February 2028
from £40.98
from £6
from £29.27
from £42
from £30
from £40.50
from £100
from £25.63
How to choose a West End musical
London stages more musicals than any city outside New York, and the choice can feel overwhelming on a first visit. A useful way in is to start with what you already love. If you want spectacle and a story the whole family knows, The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre and Wicked at the Apollo Victoria have been reliable first choices for two decades. If you prefer modern scores and sharper wit, Hamilton at the Victoria Palace and The Book of Mormon reward you for paying attention. And if you simply want a joyful night out, Mamma Mia! and Moulin Rouge! The Musical are built for singing along.
Long-running favourites and newer arrivals
The long-runners earn their runs: Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre has played London since 1985, and Matilda The Musical remains the Royal Shakespeare Company's biggest West End hit. Alongside them, newer productions arrive from Broadway and beyond every season, recent examples include Hadestown, The Devil Wears Prada and Disney's Hercules at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The line-up rotates regularly, so check each show's page for current availability and dates.
Tickets, prices and where to sit
Most musicals play Monday to Saturday evenings with two or three matinees a week. Midweek performances are usually the cheapest and easiest to book at short notice; Friday and Saturday evenings sell out first and carry the highest prices. Stalls and Dress Circle seats cost the most, while the upper levels of most theatres offer good views at a much lower price. If budget matters more than the specific show, browse our tickets under £30 and last-minute tickets pages, and see what is on tonight.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a West End musical last?
Most musicals run between 2 hours 20 minutes and 2 hours 50 minutes including a 15 to 20 minute interval. Each show's page lists its exact running time.
Which musical should a first-time visitor pick?
The Lion King, Wicked and Les Misérables are the classic first-timer choices: spectacular, easy to follow and suitable for most ages. If you want something more contemporary, Hamilton is the most acclaimed musical of its generation.
Are West End musicals suitable for children?
Many are, but age guidance varies. The Lion King, Matilda and Hercules welcome younger audiences, while shows like The Book of Mormon carry adult content warnings. Check the age guidance on each show's page before booking.
What should I wear to a musical?
There is no dress code in West End theatres. Most people wear smart-casual clothes, but jeans and trainers are perfectly acceptable.
When should I book musical tickets?
For the biggest titles, booking a few weeks ahead gets the best choice of seats. Midweek performances and matinees generally have the widest availability, and our what's on this weekend
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