London’s West End bursts with captivating musicals, plays, and adaptations in March 2026. This guide highlights top productions across genres, from family-friendly hits to nostalgic favorites and limited runs. Selections factor in budgets, casts, and popularity, with starting ticket prices listed—note that costs may vary by platform and demand.
West End Shows at a Glance
- Hercules, from £33
- Stranger Things: The First Shadow, from £30
- The Devil Wears Prada, from £30
- Hadestown, from £22.50
- The Producers, from £28
- Paddington The Musical, from £29
- Into The Woods, from £28
- Avenue Q, from £28
- Ivanov, from £35.50
- Paranormal Activity, from £25
- I’m Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical, from £46
- Woman in Mind, from £15
- Oh, Mary!, from £25
- Starlight Express, from £27.50
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, from £17.50
- Matilda the Musical, from £20
- The Lion King, from £39
- Hamilton, from £24
- Wicked, from £28.25
- Phantom of the Opera, from £29
- Les Misérables, from £30
- The Book of Mormon, from £24
- Operation Mincemeat, from £49.50
- Moulin Rouge, from £24
- Oliver!, from £24
- Beetlejuice, from £24
- Cabaret, from £30
- Six the Musical, from £40
- Mamma Mia!, from £18
- Witness for the Prosecution, from £20
- Back to the Future: The Musical, from £23
Top Current Productions
Hercules
The Disney-inspired musical follows young demi-god Hercules as he discovers his father Zeus, trains to harness his strength, and battles Hades’s schemes to become a hero. Dramatic sets and a standout soundtrack featuring The Muses shine throughout.
Venue: Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Until: 17 July 2026
Prices: from £33
Paddington The Musical
This adaptation mirrors Michael Bond’s book and the 2014 film: a bear from Peru arrives at Paddington station with a plea for care, joins the Brown family, and faces London’s challenges that test their bonds.
Venue: Not specified
Until: 14 February 2027
Prices: from £29
Starlight Express
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s roller-skating spectacle brings a child’s train set to life with hits like ‘AC/DC’ and ‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’ in a custom auditorium.
Venue: Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
Until: 19 April 2026
Prices: from £27.50
The Devil Wears Prada
Journalist Andy Sachs lands a role as assistant to demanding editor Miranda Priestly at Runway magazine, navigating glamour that tempts her away from her roots.
Venue: Dominion Theatre
Until: 26 September 2026
Prices: from £30
Hadestown
Eurydice enters Hades’s underworld to flee poverty; her lover Orpheus attempts a daring rescue amid speakeasy intrigue with Persephone.
Venue: Lyric Theatre
Until: 23 September 2026
Prices: from £22.50
Oliver!
Dickens’s tale of orphan Oliver Twist encounters London’s vivid underbelly, set to classics like ‘Food Glorious Food’ and ‘As Long As He Needs Me’.
Venue: Gielgud Theatre
Until: 4 October 2026
Prices: from £24
Cabaret
Immersive Berlin nightlife at the Kit Kat Club features evolving casts; revelers dine before entering a world of uninhibited performance.
Venue: Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
Until: 26 September 2026
Prices: from £30
Operation Mincemeat
This witty WWII tale reveals how a corpse deceived Hitler, blending history with catchy tunes in a fast-booking hit.
Venue: Fortune Theatre
Until: 26 September 2026
Prices: from £49.50
Mamma Mia!
ABBA anthems fuel Sophie’s Greek island wedding quest to identify her father among three suitors.
Venue: Novello Theatre
Ongoing
Prices: from £18
Six the Musical
Henry VIII’s wives compete in pop-star style, recounting their tales of royal mistreatment.
Venue: Vaudeville Theatre
Ongoing
Prices: from £40
The Producers
Broadway schemers Bloom and Bialystock pursue profits from a flop show, sparking hilarious chaos.
Venue: Garrick Theatre
Until: 19 September 2026
Prices: from £28
Hamilton
A hip-hop chronicle of founding father Alexander Hamilton blends rap, jazz, and Broadway after a decade on stage.
Venue: Victoria Palace Theatre
Ongoing
Prices: from £24
Matilda the Musical
Roald Dahl’s genius girl Matilda confronts neglectful parents and tyrannical headmistress Trunchbull with extraordinary powers.
Venue: Cambridge Theatre
Ongoing
Prices: from £20
The Lion King
Disney’s epic features Elton John scores, stunning puppets, and animal costumes in a 25-year run.
Venue: Lyceum Theatre
Ongoing
Prices: from £39
Wicked
The Wizard of Oz prequel explores Elphaba and Glinda’s friendship amid Tony-nominated spectacle.
Venue: Apollo Victoria Theatre
Ongoing
Prices: from £28.25
Back to the Future: The Musical
Teen Marty McFly time-travels to 1955 with Doc Brown, altering history in this film adaptation.
Venue: Adelphi Theatre
Until: 12 April 2026
Prices: from £23
The Book of Mormon
South Park creators’ satire tracks Mormon missionaries converting a Ugandan village.
Venue: Prince of Wales Theatre
Ongoing
Prices: from £24
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Two-part saga reunites Harry, Ron, and Hermione with new wizards against dark forces.
Venue: Palace Theatre
Ongoing
Prices: from £17.50
Les Misérables
Ex-convict Jean Valjean evades inspector Javert in Victor Hugo’s epic of redemption.
Venue: Sondheim Theatre
Ongoing
Prices: from £30
Witness for the Prosecution
Agatha Christie’s courtroom drama probes Leonard Vole’s murder accusation.
Venue: London County Hall
Ongoing
Prices: from £20
Phantom of the Opera
The masked Phantom mentors chorus girl Christine at the Paris Opera House.
Venue: His Majesty’s Theatre
Ongoing
Prices: from £29
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Prequel traces young Henry Creel’s Hawkins arrival with familiar faces like Hopper and Joyce.
Venue: Phoenix Theatre
Until: 31 May 2026
Prices: from £30
Moulin Rouge
Writer Christian’s passionate romance with dancer Satine unfolds in bohemian excess.
Venue: Piccadilly Theatre
Until: 4 July 2026
Prices: from £24
Into The Woods
Grimm tales intertwine: Jack, Cinderella, and others aid a baker couple’s quest for a child.
Venue: Bridge Theatre
Until: 30 May 2026
Prices: from £28
Oh, Mary!
Cole Escola’s comedy depicts Mary Todd Lincoln’s antics before her husband’s assassination.
Venue: Trafalgar Theatre
Until: 25 April 2026
Prices: from £25
Paranormal Activity
Couple James and Lou relocate to London, uncovering that hauntings stem from people, not places.
Venue: Ambassadors Theatre
Until: 28 March 2026
Prices: from £25
Woman in Mind
Sheridan Smith stars as vicar’s wife Susan, whose imagined perfect life blurs into eerie reality in her garden.
Venue: Duke of York’s Theatre
Until: 14 March 2026
Prices: from £15
Upcoming West End Highlights
I’m Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical
Alexandra Burke portrays Chaka Khan with her hits and tributes to Stevie Wonder and Joni Mitchell.
Venue: Peacock Theatre
5-28 March 2026
Prices: from £46
Avenue Q
Sesame Street-style puppets tackle adult woes in a rude, hilarious parody.
Venue: Shaftesbury Theatre
20 March-29 August 2026
Prices: from £28
Ivanov
Anton Chekhov’s tale of Nikolai Ivanov’s life struggles stars Chris Pine in its West End debut.
Venue: Bridge Theatre
4 July-19 September 2026
Prices: from £35.50
Beetlejuice
Teen Lydia Deetz summons ghostly Beetlejuice amid the newly dead in this film musical.
Venue: Prince Edward Theatre
20 May 2026-17 April 2027
Prices: from £24
