WEST END LIVE 2026 line-up announced
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West End LIVE will return to Trafalgar Square on 20 & 21 June, with a packed line-up of over 50 incredible performances from top shows from the West End and beyond. Hailed as ‘Glastonbury for theatre lovers’, West End LIVE is Europe’s largest free musical theatre festival which takes place each year in the heart of London.
Tens of thousands of theatre fans are set to descend on the capital for this unique event, presented by Westminster City Council and Official London Theatre, with support from the Mayor of London, partners and sponsors. West End LIVE brings together audiences of all ages to celebrate the very best of the West End - from its world-class theatre and culture to its vibrant food, drink, fashion, nightlife and retail scene - delivering a significant boost to Westminster’s local economy and championing the creative industries.
Shows set to perform at the event include Disney’s Hercules & Disney’s The Lion King - which will open the event each day, respectively - as well as a host of old and new West End favourites, such as Avenue Q, Beetlejuice The Musical, The Book Of Mormon, Cabaret, The Choir Of Man, Disney’s High School Musical, The Devil Wears Prada, Hadestown, Hamilton, Kinky Boots, Les Misérables, Magic Mike Live, Mamma Mia!, Matilda The Musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Oliver!, My Neighbour Totoro, Operation Mincemeat, Paddington The Musical, Phantom Of The Opera, The Producers, Six, Titanique, Waitress and Wicked, with more performances and the weekend’s full schedule still to be announced.
For the first time in West End LIVE history, 100 fast-track entry places per day are up for grabs via an online competition. Plus, one lucky winner will get the chance to go backstage and see the magic of West End LIVE from behind the curtain, receive a £50 merchandise voucher, and £200 in Theatre Tokens to redeem on OfficialLondonTheatre.com or at the Official London Theatre Ticket Booth in Leicester Square. Entrants must complete an online form at OfficialLondonTheatre.com to be in with a chance of winning this exclusive prize.
Executive Director (Audiences & Commercial) at Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre, Emma D’Souza, said: “London is the theatre capital of the world - with over 17 million visitors each year enjoying a wide variety of plays and musicals, there is truly something for everyone. We are so grateful to Westminster City Council, the participating shows, and all of our partners for their ongoing support in creating this magical weekend of musical theatre fun.”
West End LIVE is free to attend. Throughout the weekend, performances and exclusive backstage content are streamed on Official London Theatre’s YouTube and social media channels.
