A guide to summer West End shows playing in London in 2027.
London is fabulous in the summer, with the beautiful parks full of people, and London theatres full of West End shows to entertain both locals and tourists.
We have put together a guide to what’s playing in London theatre this summer, including a number of big musicals that are limited runs – and only playing during the summer season.
There’s a wealth of big-name musicals, dramas and comedies playing throughout the summer in London, plus a number of special school-holiday shows during the day for kids and families.
Long-running musicals that are playing during summer include big shows Back to the Future at the Adelphi Theatre, Moulin Rouge! at the Piccadilly Theatre; and Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club.
Also don’t forget that all of the big shows you know and love are playing throughout the summer months in London, including Disney’s The Lion King, Wicked, Les Miserables, and much more.
See below for Summer Shows in the West End with our listing of what’s hot this June, July and August in London.
Dates: We have taken our Summer dates as 21 June to 31 August 2027.
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