London Musicals & Theatre Tickets

London’s West End theatre district is home to some of the world’s most popular musicals, including long-running productions, Broadway transfers and new premieres opening throughout the year. From large-scale stage spectacles to intimate musical comedies, audiences can choose from a wide range of shows across London’s leading theatres.

Popular venues for West End musicals include the London Palladium, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the Dominion Theatre and the Lyceum Theatre.

Long-Running West End Musicals

Several London musicals have become cultural landmarks, running for many years and attracting audiences from around the world. These established West End musicals often sell out during school holidays and peak travel seasons, so early booking is recommended.
Long-running favourites such as The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King and Les Misérables continue to offer performances well in advance and remain among the most in-demand musicals in London.

New & Upcoming Musicals Booking into 2027

New productions such as Paddington The Musical, alongside other major West End premieres, are now booking well into 2027, giving audiences the opportunity to secure preferred dates before peak performances sell out.

Checking performance schedules early provides the widest choice of seating options and pricing bands.

Booking London Musicals Tickets

Most West End musicals run between 2 and 2.5 hours including an interval. Evening performances typically begin at 7:30pm, with matinees available on selected weekdays and Saturdays.

Ticket prices vary depending on demand, seating location and performance date. Availability can change quickly for weekend and peak-season performances.

Browse the shows above to compare dates, ticket prices and live availability for London musicals booking into 2027.

London Musicals – Frequently Asked Questions

What musicals are currently playing in London’s West End?

London’s West End hosts long-running musicals, Broadway transfers and limited-run premieres throughout the year. You can view all musicals currently playing in London and booking into 2027 in the listings above.

How far in advance can I book London musicals tickets?

Many West End musicals are available to book months or even years ahead, with selected productions currently booking well into 2027. Booking early provides the widest choice of dates and seating options.

How much do London musicals tickets cost?

Ticket prices for London musicals vary depending on the production, seating location and performance date. Prices may be higher for weekend and peak-season performances. You can compare available price bands and seating options when selecting your performance.

What time do West End musicals start?

Evening performances typically begin at 7:30pm, with matinee performances often starting between 2pm and 3pm on selected days. Exact performance times are listed on each show’s booking page.