42 upcoming theater events
Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical
Wed, 22 Jul 2026
Evolution London - Battersea
Experience Grease as an immersive, audience-focused movie musical at Evolution London. The critically acclaimed, sold-out show returns to Battersea, delivering high-energy performances in a unique venue.
Malory Towers
Wed, 22 Jul 2026
Alexandra Palace
A live stage adaptation of the beloved Malory Towers at Alexandra Palace. This family-friendly production brings Enid Blyton's classic school stories to the stage with lively sets and engaging performances, perfect for kids and their parents.
Tao of Glass
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Soho Place
Tao of Glass at Soho Place in London weaves life, loss and a single guiding question into a contemplative theater experience—where luminous glass, sound and movement invite you to find your own spark of inspiration.
The Car Man
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Sadler's Wells Theatre
Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man returns to Sadler’s Wells for a thrilling dance-theatre reinterpretation of Bizet with a gripping score.
Dog Man - The Musical
Wed, 29 Jul 2026
Queen Elizabeth Hall - Southbank Centre
Dog Man fans headline a family-friendly musical adaptation at Queen Elizabeth Hall, bringing their favorite hero to life on stage.
The Enormous Crocodile
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 at 11:00
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
A magical stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile for ages 3 and up, bringing color and mischief to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. This family-friendly show runs July 28 to August 22, with tickets £15. A fun London theatre outing for kids and parents alike.
Death note the musical
Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Barbican Centre
Death Note the Musical storms the Barbican Centre in London, weaving Gothic suspense with explosive stagecraft, razor-lit projections, and a chilling score that turns the iconic theatre into a neon-soaked battleground of fate and justice.
Now You See Me Live
Fri, 31 Jul 2026
London Coliseum
London premiere of Now You See Me Live at the London Coliseum, a stage adaptation inspired by the blockbuster film franchise. From the producers of The Illusionists, this high-energy magic spectacle brings cinematic heists to the stage with dazzling illusions and clever tricks.
Cleansed
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 at 20:30
Almeida Theatre
Cleansed, a stark and visceral drama by Sarah Kane, stages at Almeida Theatre in London with intense language and bold staging, delivering a challenging, unforgettable experience about love, pain, and power.
The Comedy About Spies
Sat, 1 Aug 2026 at 20:30
Adelphi Theatre
Laugh-out-loud espionage awaits at London's Adelphi Theatre with The Comedy About Spies, a clever, fast-paced night of misdirection, heart and big stage charm.
Sabrage
Thu, 13 Aug 2026
King's Cross
Sabrage at Lafayette, King’s Cross, is a decadent circus-theatre fuse where sharp-edged storytelling meets Southern charm, a daring late-night spectacle that sizzles with cabaret glitter and velvet danger.
Kimberly Akimbo
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
Hampstead Theatre
Kimberly Akimbo lights up Hampstead Theatre in London, the European premiere of the five-time Tony-winning musical, a sharp, inventive coming‑of‑age story powered by fearless performances and sparkling wit.
Paddington The Musical
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 at 15:00
The Shaw Theatre
Paddington The Musical brings the beloved bear to life on stage at London's Savoy Theatre in a charming, family-friendly production.
Paddington The Musical
Sun, 13 Sept 2026 at 15:00
Savoy Theatre
Paddington The Musical brings Paddington Bear to life on the Savoy Theatre stage in London in a fresh, major new production. A family-friendly show filled with charm, catchy songs, and adventures that delight audiences of all ages.
Paranormal Activity
Wed, 2 Sept 2026 at 20:30
Ambassadors Theatre West Street London WC2H
Paranormal Activity is a gripping stage drama at the Ambassadors Theatre in London, following James and Lou as they confront hauntings that come from people, not places. A tense, thought-provoking night of urban ghost stories brought to life in a classic West End venue.
Golden Boy
Tue, 8 Sept 2026 at 20:30
Almeida Theatre
Witness a gripping stage production of Clifford Odets' Golden Boy at the Almeida Theatre in London. This powerful drama features razor-sharp dialogue, electric performances, and an intimate, red-brick venue that amplifies every moral clash.
Off The Hook
Sat, 19 Sept 2026 at 20:30
The London Palladium
Off The Hook erupts at the London Palladium, a glittering, storied theatre where sharp wit, bold spectacle, and top-flight performances collide for an electrifying, memorable night.
Boy Blue: Cycles
Fri, 25 Sept 2026 at 20:30
Roundhouse
Boy Blue: Cycles brings a contemporary dance theatre experience to the Roundhouse in London. Choreography blends intricate movement with storytelling for a kinetic, high-energy performance in the iconic venue.
Rambert: This is Rambert
Sat, 19 Sept 2026 at 12:30
Cadogan Hall
Rambert performs This is Rambert at Cadogan Hall as part of the Chelsea Arts Festival 2026. A vivid, contemporary-dance program by one of Britain’s leading companies, delivering precise technique and expressive storytelling in an intimate concert hall setting.
Burlesque
Sat, 12 Sept 2026
The Arts at Marble Arch
Burlesque returns to The Arts at Marble Arch in London, dazzling audiences with glittering costumes, daring routines, and cabaret fire that lit the West End and keeps the crowd roaring night after night.
Love Never Dies
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 at 20:30
The London Palladium
Love Never Dies returns to The London Palladium for a dazzling West End musical, continuing the Phantom saga with soaring songs, lush sets, and world-class performers. A must-see theatre highlight in London's iconic venue on Oct 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM.
End of the world and hard boiled wonderland
Sun, 11 Oct 2026
Barbican Centre
A theatre-dance production at Barbican inspired by Murakami's End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland, blending narrative with movement.
Piff & Pop’s Magic Shoppe
Mon, 21 Sept 2026 at 21:00
Piff & Pop’s Magic Shoppe is a family-friendly magical comedy show touring London venues, with an 8:00 PM performance on Sep 21, 2026 (part of a Sep 10–21 multi-venue run).
My Name is a Two-Person Sport with Aditya Narayan
Fri, 25 Sept 2026 at 20:30
Roundhouse
Roundhouse welcomes Aditya Narayan for an intimate theatre piece, My Name is a Two-Person Sport. This sharp, playful performance explores identity, dialogue, and collaboration through storytelling and physical theatre, delivering bold stagecraft in a vibrant London venue.
Miriam Margolyes' Full English - LIVE
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 at 20:30
The London Palladium
At the storied London Palladium, Miriam Margolyes brings Full English - LIVE to dazzling life, a theatre solo bursting with sharp wit, warm storytelling, and fearless vanity as she dissects food, life, and identity with fearless charm.
Home Song
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 at 15:00
Unicorn Theatre, SE1
A charming afternoon of children's theatre at Unicorn Theatre. Home Song invites families with young kids to a playful stage experience featuring music, storytelling, and warm performance moments designed to spark imagination in a kid-friendly setting.
Resident Artists Scratch Night
Fri, 25 Sept 2026 at 20:30
Roundhouse
A showcase by Roundhouse resident artists Eliezer Gore, MyselfBlaize, Rosie Robertson, Santi Tonauac Castro and Thea. An evening of experimental performance blending live art and improvisation in the iconic Roundhouse theatre, presenting new works in progress.
STORIES – The Tap Dance Sensation
Wed, 14 Oct 2026
Peacock Theatre
STORIES – The Tap Dance Sensation returns to London’s Peacock Theatre for 20 new performances, a high-energy tap-dance showcase that toured Europe.
Desire Under the Elms
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 at 19:30
Almeida Theatre
Desire Under the Elms returns as a tense, atmospheric production at Almeida Theatre, delivering Eugene O’Neill’s stark American drama with powerful performances in the intimate, red-brick London venue.
Santa's First Christmas
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 at 14:00
Unicorn Theatre, SE1
A festive children's theatre show at Unicorn Theatre, Santa's First Christmas brings magical storytelling and bright staging for ages 4 and up. This family-friendly performance invites kids and their grown-ups to kick off the holiday season with music, laughter, and seasonal charm.
Pantomime at the Palladium 2026
Sat, 5 Dec 2026 at 19:30
Pantomime at the Palladium 2026
Step into a glittering, family-friendly spectacle at Pantomime at the Palladium 2026 in London, where sparkling sets, nimble performers, and festive songs collide on the iconic stage for a magical night that charms audiences of all ages.
Cinderella
Sat, 5 Dec 2026 at 19:30
The London Palladium
A classic Cinderella production at The London Palladium. A magical, family-friendly stage musical with lavish sets, lively songs, and festive humor in a premier West End venue.
A Christmas Carol: A Musical Retelling
Sun, 13 Dec 2026 at 19:30
Cadogan Hall
A Christmas Carol: A Musical Retelling brings Dickens’ festive classic to life with song, stagecraft and holiday cheer at Cadogan Hall in London. An evening of family-friendly music-theatre on December 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM.
Huddle
Fri, 27 Nov 2026 at 14:00
Unicorn Theatre, SE1
Huddle is a children's theatre piece at Unicorn Theatre, blending playful storytelling, music, and imaginative scenes for young audiences and their families. Performed in an intimate indoor venue in London, the show invites kids to cheer, wonder, and share a magical moment together.
Billy Elliot The Musical
Mon, 1 Feb 2027 at 19:30
Adelphi Theatre
Billy Elliot The Musical electrifies the Adelphi Theatre with fearless young dancers, soaring songs, and a moving story that keeps London audiences cheering through every number.
Tango After Dark
Thu, 5 Nov 2026
Sadlers Wells
Step into the Buenos Aires nightlife on stage at Sadler’s Wells as sultry tango ignites the theatre with passion, drama and precision. A vivid dance-theatre showcase that blends intimate storytelling with high-energy tango performances and moody lighting.
The Jungle Book
Fri, 13 Nov 2026
Olivier Theatre
Experience a stage adaptation of The Jungle Book at the Olivier Theatre, directed by Indhu Rubasingham. A transformative production with immersive design and live storytelling that brings the timeless tale of family, courage and loyalty to audiences of all ages.
Creatures
Fri, 5 Feb 2027 at 14:00
Unicorn Theatre, SE1
Creatures at Unicorn Theatre is a charming children's theatre piece designed for young audiences and families. A playful, puppetry-infused show featuring imaginative creatures and accessible storytelling in a welcoming theatre setting.
The Last Wild
Sat, 30 Jan 2027 at 14:00
Unicorn Theatre, SE1
The Last Wild is a children's theatre production at Unicorn Theatre for ages 7 and up. Set in a cozy, intimate London venue, it invites young audiences to join a vivid, imaginative stage adventure. A family-friendly outing that blends storytelling with lively performance.
The Magic Callaloo
Fri, 19 Mar 2027 at 14:00
Unicorn Theatre, SE1
A charming children's theatre piece, The Magic Callaloo brings imaginative storytelling to Unicorn Theatre. A lively, family-friendly show with bright visuals and playful performances designed to engage young audiences from start to finish.
A Christmas Carol
Fri, 12 Nov 2027 at 19:30
The Old Vic
Matthew Warchus' acclaimed stage adaptation of Dickens's A Christmas Carol returns to The Old Vic. Joyful and moving, Jack Thorne's adaptation brings Scrooge's Christmas transformation to life with a lush production, top-notch performances, and festive London atmosphere.
Ivanov
Wed, 6 Oct 2027 at 20:30
Bridge Theatre
Ivanov at London's Bridge Theatre dives into mid-life doubt and desire, as Nikolai’s fragile happiness unravels on a stark stage, delivering piercing character study, sharp dialogue, and intimate, timeless drama.