A guide to London Theatre shows featuring popular songs that you already know and love.

At WestEndTheatre.com we are big champions of brand new musicals: the West End is dead without new work from talented creators flowing through our theatres.

But there’s also room for shows where you already know the songs – whether it’s shows that mash up other popular musicals, shows that are based on the back catalogue of a famous music artist or band, or that reveal the true story of an artist’s life through their songs. 

New poster art for ABBA Voyage Concert, London
ABBA Voyage
ABBA Arena
Get ABBA Voyage tickets for the groundbreaking concert experience at the ABBA Arena in London.

Booking to: 28 Jun 2027

★  Special prices, including dance floor tickets for £55
Mamma Mia! musical poster with joyful bride, Novello Theatre, London
Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre
Featuring the songs of ABBA, Mamma Mia! is the ultimate feel-good show now playing at the Novello Theatre.

Booking to: 13 Mar 2027

Promotional poster for the Broadway musical Million Dollar Quartet with four musicians and a neon marquee title.
Million Dollar Quartet
Arts Theatre
Book Million Dollar Quartet tickets and see the electrifying true story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins, at the Arts Theatre.

Booking to: 6 Dec 2026

★  Save up to 49%
Poster art for Moulin Rouge! The Musical tickets, London
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Piccadilly Theatre
Book official Moulin Rouge! The Musical tickets to see the spectacular West End production at the Piccadilly Theatre in London.

Booking to: 14 Feb 2027

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Cambridge Theatre
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical - a new performance every night.

Booking to: 21 Dec 2026

The Choir of Man - London 2024
The Choir of Man
The Arts at Marble Arch
Book tickets for The Choir of Man at The Arts at Marble Arch, the Olivier-nominated pub singalong.

Starts: 10 Dec 2026
Booking to: 14 Feb 2027

★  Save up to 36%
The Dolly Show 2026 Artwork
The Dolly Show
Gillian Lynne Theatre
Kelly O’Brien and her eight-piece band celebrate Dolly Parton’s music for one night only, at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Starts: 23 Nov 2026
Booking to: 23 Nov 2026

Poster Art: The Elvis Years - London
The Elvis Years
Dominion Theatre
Smash-hit Elvis Presley tribute The Elvis Years is back at the Dominion Theatre in London, starring Mario Kombou.

Starts: 20 Dec 2026
Booking to: 20 Dec 2026

The Simon and Garfunkel Story
The Simon And Garfunkel Story
London Palladium
Book tickets for The Simon & Garfunkel Story, celebrating 60 years of the legendary duo at the London Palladium for one night only.

Starts: 8 Feb 2027
Booking to: 8 Feb 2027

Promotional poster for Titaniqué: a cruise-ship deck with a colorful cast posing dramatically, five gold stars, and the bold TITANIQUE logo on the right.
Titanique
Criterion Theatre
The Olivier Award-winning musical comedy Titanique brings its camp, Céline Dion-inspired chaos to the Criterion Theatre for a night of pure entertainment.

Booking to: 3 Jan 2027

★  Tickets from £30


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