Are London theatres open every day?

Most theatres in the West End run from Monday to Saturday, playing every night plus a mid-week matinee and Saturday matinee.

Increasingly some shows run matinees and/or evening shows on a Sunday and don’t open on Monday evenings.

See our guide to Sunday shows here. Also see our guide to Matinee Days, and what shows have evening performances, and on what days.

📷 Main photo: Which days of the week are London theatres open?

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