What’s on in London:
Your Comprehensive Guide to Theatre, Music, Galleries and More

Find out what’s on in London on our one-stop destination for discovering the city’s vibrant and diverse arts scene. From world-class theatre productions to electrifying music concerts and captivating dance performances, London has something to offer every art enthusiast. Whether you’re seeking Broadway-caliber productions, intimate performances in small theaters, or cutting-edge dance productions, in London we have you covered.

Our curated guide for London includes listings for upcoming shows, venue information, and exclusive insights from industry experts. Explore what’s on in London and discover a world of artistic experiences that will ignite your senses and leave you wanting more. London cultural landscape is waiting to be explored.

Whitney Queen of The Night

The Music of Whitney Houston

Fareham Live

31 Jan 2025

Direct from the West End, The London Palladium, and the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Whitney...the queen of the night

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

National Tour

Fareham Live

2 Feb 2025

Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon and Garfunkel Story,

The Merchant of Venice 1936

Ambition, power and political unrest explode onto the stage

Fareham Live

4 Mar 2025 - 8 Mar 2025

Ambition, power and political unrest explode onto the stage in The Merchant of Venice 1936, returning to London’s West End.

Ben Fogle

Wild Tour 2025

Fareham Live

26 Mar 2025

Ben Fogle’s theatre show WILD brings to life on stage, stories and tales of hope, possibility, and positivity.

Blood Brothers

UK Tour 2024

Fareham Live

8 Apr 2025 - 12 Apr 2025

Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

What’s love got to do with it

A Tribute to Tina Turner

Fareham Live

4 May 2025

The exciting live show celebrating the music of Tina Turner is getting back on the road with a huge tour across the UK.

Aljaz & Janette

A Night to Remember

Fareham Live

5 Jun 2025

A night to Remember

What’s love got to do with it

A Tribute to Tina Turner

Granville Theatre Ramsgate

3 Apr 2025

The exciting live show celebrating the music of Tina Turner is getting back on the road with a huge tour across the UK.

Sweet Caroline – A Tribute to Neil Diamond

The life and work of Neil Diamond with Sweet Caroline – The Ultimate tribute to Neil Diamond.

Granville Theatre Ramsgate

7 Jun 2025

Celebrate with us the life and work of Neil Diamond with Sweet Caroline – The Ultimate tribute to Neil Diamond.

Whitney Queen of The Night

The Music of Whitney Houston

Granville Theatre Ramsgate

13 Jul 2025

Direct from the West End, The London Palladium, and the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Whitney...the queen of the night

UK Pink Floyd Experience

Celebrating 50 Years of Dark Side Of The Moon

The Dome Liverpool

14 Jun 2025

Celebrating 50 years since the release of their iconic album The Dark Side of The...

Cabaret

Welcome to the Kit Kat Club, London. Home to an intimate and electrifying new production of CABARET.

The Kit Kat Club at The Playhouse

16 Dec 2022 - 4 Oct 2025

This intimate and electrifying new production of CABARET is London's hottest ticket.

Wicked

The Apollo Victoria Theatre in London has been home to the Wicked production since 2006

The Apollo Victoria London

1 Dec 2021 - 4 Jan 2026

Wicked, the West End and Broadway musical sensation, is the recipient of more than 100...

Fawlty Towers The Play

Featuring your favourite scenes from the sitcom’s unforgettable twelve episodes.

The Apollo Victoria London

4 May 2024 - 1 Mar 2025

Nearly 50 years since it first hit our TV screens, the ‘Greatest British sitcom of all time’ (Radio Times) is now a brand-new stage play, adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.

Abba Voyage

It’s the greatest ABBA performance the world has never seen. Until now.

Abba Arena

9 Jan 2023 - 27 Oct 2025

Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid have created the kind of concert they always wanted, performing for their fans at their very best

Jonny Woo: Suburbia

Jonny Woo is back at Soho Theatre with his most personal show to date.

Soho Theatre, London

14 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025

Jonny Woo is back at Soho Theatre with his most personal show to date.

John Shuttleworth

Raise the Oof!

Bloomsbury Theatre

15 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 2025

John Shuttleworth. Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and “the 42nd best comedian in the UK

Lions and Tigers and Bears

with Gordon Buchanan

Blackheath Halls – London

1 Mar 2025

Award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road in 2025 with...

The Gruffalo Live

Based on the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

Blackheath Halls – London

15 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2025

The Gruffalo based on the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Sue, Matt and Phil Live!

The Reunion Tour

Eventim Apollo London

2 Mar 2025

The gang are back together.Sue, Matt and Phil Live!The Reunion Tour.A quiz with sporting legends....

James Martin Live

Plus Special Guests

Eventim Apollo London

15 Mar 2025

Celebrity chef James Martin is heading back on the road with his all new live...

Riverdance – 30 The New Generation

Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.

Eventim Apollo London

9 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025

Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.

Dianne and Vito

Red Hot and Ready

Shaftesbury Theatre London

22 Jun 2025

Strictly’s superstar professional dancers, Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola star in a brand-new stage show...

Cirque du Soleil

Corteo

Royal Albert Hall London

9 Jan 2025 - 2 Mar 2025

To celebrate 40 years of dreaming the impossible, Cirque du Soleil return to the Royal Albert Hall in January 2025, with their most joyous and jubilant show, CORTEO.

Eric Clapton

Tour 2025

Royal Albert Hall London

21 May 2025 - 24 May 2025

Eric Clapton Tour 2025

Phantom of The Opera, London

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic awaits at Her Majesty's Theatre.

His Majesty’s Theatre London

3 Oct 2022 - 27 Sep 2025

Far beneath the majesty and splendour of the Paris Opera House, hides the Phantom in a shadowy existence. Shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all, the love he holds for his beautiful protégée Christine Daaé is so strong that even her heart cannot resist.

Matilda The Musical

The multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company

Cambridge Theatre London

1 Dec 2022 - 24 May 2026

Please note – this show has been rescheduled from Thursday 16 April 2020. Tickets remain...

The Devil Wears Prada The Musical

A new musical based on the blockbuster film and bestselling novel

Dominion Theatre London

24 Oct 2024 - 18 Oct 2025

A new musical based on the blockbuster film and bestselling novel

Seven Drunken Nights

The Story of The Dubliners

Dominion Theatre London

23 Mar 2025

Direct from the West End and riding high on the success of world tours, Seven Drunken Nights - the story of the Dubliners

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical

Set to return to the West End June 2021

Aldwych Theatre London

1 Dec 2022 - 25 Oct 2025

Some Guys Have All The Luck

The Rod Stewart Story

Aldwych Theatre London

18 May 2025

Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story is back in theatres with its hotly anticipated new production.

Hamilton

HAMILTON is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton

Victoria Palace Theatre London

1 Sep 2022 - 27 Sep 2025

Hamilton is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man.

Les Miserables, Sondheim theatre

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed fully-staged new production.

Sondheim Theatre London

1 Feb 2022 - 6 Sep 2025

This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “the reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “perfect theatre in a perfect theatre” (Sunday Telegraph).

The Book of Mormon

The smash-hit musical and winner of four Olivier Awards® including Best New Musical, The Book of Mormon.

Prince of Wales Theatre London

19 Sep 2023 - 22 Mar 2025

The smash-hit musical and winner of four Olivier Awards® including Best New Musical, The Book of Mormon, is still as popular as ever at the Prince of Wales Theatre.

MJ The Musical

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to the West End stage direct from Broadway in the multiple Tony Award®-winning new musical MJ.

Prince Edward Theatre London

6 Mar 2024 - 21 Jun 2025

MJ will premiere at London’s Prince Edward Theatre with its original lead actor Myles Frost, who won a Tony Award for his star-making performance.

MAMMA MIA! London

The smash hit musical based on the songs of Abba

Novello Theatre London

8 Oct 2022 - 27 Sep 2025

Join the fun at MAMMA MIA!, the worlds sunniest, most exhilarating smash-hit musical!

Dr. Strangelove

Steve Coogan stars in the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's comedy masterpiece.

Noel Coward Theatre London

23 Nov 2024 - 25 Jan 2025

Seven-time BAFTA Award winner Steve Coogan stars in the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

A Streetcar Named Desire

Paul Mescal returns to London.

Noel Coward Theatre London

3 Feb 2025 - 22 Feb 2025

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE returns to the West End for three weeks only in February 2025.

Oliver! The Musical

Cameron Macintosh presents a new production of Lionel Bart's masterpiece

Gielgud Theatre London

14 Dec 2024 - 28 Sep 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver!, which he has fully reconceived with director and choreographer Matthew Bourne.

Back to The Future – The Musical

Strap yourself in for a thrilling theatrical experience!

Adelphi Theatre London

8 Dec 2023 - 27 Jul 2025

Welcome to Hill Valley! Take an electrifying ride back in time as the 1985 blockbuster...

Jimmy Carr – Laughs Funny Tour

Jimmy is back on the road with brand new material for 2024 & 2025

The Ovo Arena Wembley

19 Dec 2025

Comedian Jimmy Carr laughs funny - hence the tour

Whitney Queen of The Night

The Music of Whitney Houston

The London Palladium

14 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025

Direct from the West End, The London Palladium, and the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Whitney...the queen of the night

Tim Rice

An Evening with...

The London Palladium

29 Apr 2025

Tim Rice Live Tour

Julian Clary – A Fistful of Clary

You’ve heard of The Man With No Name? Well, here’s The Man With No Shame.

The London Palladium

17 May 2025

You’ve heard of The Man With No Name? Well, here’s The Man With No Shame.

Aljaz & Janette

A Night to Remember

The London Palladium

21 May 2025

A night to Remember

Sara Pascoe

I Am A Strange Gloop

The London Palladium

1 Mar 2026

Sara Pascoe says Have you ever been awake in the middle of the night and thought something so...

Peter Kay Tour

Better Late Than Never

The O2 Arena – London

25 Jan 2025

Peter Kay Announces Return to Stand-up with First Live Tour in Twelve Years.

Strictly Come Dancing Live! 2025

Hold on to your sequins, the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is back.

The O2 Arena – London

7 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2025

Hold on to your sequins, the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is back.

Peter Kay Tour

Better Late Than Never

The O2 Arena – London

22 Feb 2025

Peter Kay Announces Return to Stand-up with First Live Tour in Twelve Years.

Peter Kay Tour

Better Late Than Never

The O2 Arena – London

20 Mar 2025

Peter Kay Announces Return to Stand-up with First Live Tour in Twelve Years.

Peter Kay Tour

Better Late Than Never

The O2 Arena – London

4 Apr 2025

Peter Kay Announces Return to Stand-up with First Live Tour in Twelve Years.

Jeff Wayne’s The War Of The Worlds

Alive On Stage!

The O2 Arena – London

20 Apr 2025

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is back with a monumental UK tour.

Peter Kay Tour

Better Late Than Never

The O2 Arena – London

16 May 2025

Peter Kay Announces Return to Stand-up with First Live Tour in Twelve Years.

Peter Kay Tour

Better Late Than Never

The O2 Arena – London

20 Jun 2025

Peter Kay Announces Return to Stand-up with First Live Tour in Twelve Years.

Jimmy Carr – Laughs Funny Tour

Jimmy is back on the road with brand new material for 2024 & 2025

The O2 Arena – London

17 Dec 2025

Comedian Jimmy Carr laughs funny - hence the tour

Orchestral Valentines

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Cadogan Hall

14 Feb 2025

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Beethoven’s Fifth

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Cadogan Hall

16 Feb 2025

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Johan Dalene plays Tchaikovsky

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Cadogan Hall

27 Feb 2025

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Schumann and Mahler 7

London Symphony Orchestra

Barbican Centre – London

2 Feb 2025

London Symphony Orchestra

Britten and Haydn ‘London’ Symphony

London Symphony Orchestra

Barbican Centre – London

13 Mar 2025

London Symphony Orchestra

MacMillan and Shostakovich 12

London Symphony Orchestra

Barbican Centre – London

3 Apr 2025

London Symphony Orchestra

Janáček The Excursions of Mr Brouček

London Symphony Orchestra

Barbican Centre – London

4 May 2025

London Symphony Orchestra

Strauss’ Salome

London Symphony Orchestra

Barbican Centre – London

11 Jul 2025

London Symphony Orchestra

Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Southbank Centre, London

26 Jan 2025

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Richard II

Starring Jonathan Bailey

The Bridge Theatre – London

10 Feb 2025 - 10 May 2025

Richard II is charismatic, eloquent and loved by his friends. And a disastrous King –...

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts 1 and 2.

The Eighth Story, nineteen years on

Palace Theatre London

1 Dec 2022 - 29 Jun 2025

Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed...

The Merchant of Venice 1936

Ambition, power and political unrest explode onto the stage

Trafalgar Theatre London

28 Dec 2024 - 26 Jan 2025

Ambition, power and political unrest explode onto the stage in The Merchant of Venice 1936, returning to London’s West End.

Giselle | English National Ballet

A celebrated production of one of the greatest Romantic ballets

London Coliseum

15 Jan 2025 - 18 Jan 2025

A celebrated production of one of the greatest Romantic ballets

The Great Gatsby, A New Musical

The greatest party on London’s biggest stage as the Broadway smash roars into London.

London Coliseum

11 Apr 2025 - 7 Sep 2025

The greatest party on London’s biggest stage as the Broadway smash roars into London.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The best British Musical in Decades

Ambassadors Theatre, London

10 Oct 2024 - 15 Feb 2025

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, “THE BEST BRITISH MUSICAL IN DECADES” (WhatsOnStage), has blazed...

Ben Elton: Authentic Stupidity Tour

The undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back on the road

Duke of York’s Theatre London

13 Jan 2025 - 18 Jan 2025

The undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back on the road.

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake

Returns for its 30th anniversary with a 2024/25 UK tour

Sadlers Wells & The Peacock Theatre – London

3 Dec 2024 - 26 Jan 2025

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake returns for its 30th anniversary with a 2024/25 UK tour.

Now – Jasmin Vardimon Company

Reflect the current moment, the present, and the continuous movement of time.

Sadlers Wells & The Peacock Theatre – London

5 Mar 2025 - 8 Mar 2025

With a remarkable international cast of performers, and relevant & iconic moments from the Company repertoire, NOW will celebrate the beauty of imagination and art.

Scottish Ballet Twice-Born

Epic myths and jazzy wit from two dance visionaries

Sadlers Wells & The Peacock Theatre – London

6 Mar 2025 - 8 Mar 2025

Scottish Ballet Twice-Born, epic myths and jazzy wit from two dance visionaries

Northern Ballet – Jane Eyre

With heart-stirring choreography and live music that captures the essence of her timeless tale

Sadlers Wells & The Peacock Theatre – London

13 May 2025 - 17 May 2025

Northern Ballet - Jane Eyre - passionate, fiery, rebellious and strong. Charlotte Brontë created Yorkshire’s ultimate heroine.

Bat Out of Hell The Musical

The Award Winning Hit Musical

Sadlers Wells & The Peacock Theatre – London

21 May 2025 - 7 Jun 2025

BAT OUT OF HELL: THE MUSICAL makes a triumphant return to the UK in 2025

Dear England

The smash-hit production of Dear England returns to the National Theatre.

National Theatre – London

10 Mar 2025 - 24 May 2025

The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game?

Stranger Things:The First Shadow

Stranger Things: The First Shadow opens to rave five star reviews!

Phoenix Theatre London

23 May 2024 - 6 Apr 2025

Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, Stranger Things: The First Shadow is set within the mythology and world of Netflix's hugely popular series.

Disney’s The Lion King

Disney’s award-winning musical THE LION KING explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music.

Lyceum Theatre – London

1 Feb 2023 - 25 Oct 2025

Disney’s award-winning musical THE LION KING explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music.

Operation Mincemeat

The hilarious and sharp-witted musical that tells the story of a real-life - and extremely bizarre - WWII operation.

Fortune Theatre – London

29 Mar 2024 - 19 Apr 2025

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is directed by award-winning theatre group Splitlip, who are known for their fast-paced comedy and glam-punk music.
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