4.9 ★
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre
£44
Festive theatre guide
What's on for Christmas 2026
24 shows available
Official tickets via tickadoo
Book now for Christmas 2026Christmas theatre demand moves early. This page leans toward productions that are either already moving well with families or have the kind of broad festive appeal that readers tend to book in advance.
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4.6 ★
The Phantom Of the Opera
His Majesty's Theatre (Formerly Her Majesty's Theatre)
£32
4.7 ★
Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre
£19
4.7 ★
Les Miserables
Sondheim Theatre
£32
4.8 ★
£48
4.6 ★
Wicked The Musical
Apollo Victoria Theatre
£32
4.6 ★
Matilda The Musical
Cambridge Theatre
£25
4.7 ★
Hamilton
Victoria Palace Theatre
£25
4.6 ★
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre
£25
4.8 ★
Back To The Future The Musical
Adelphi Theatre
£25
4.7 ★
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two
Palace Theatre
£38
4.6 ★
The Mousetrap
St Martin's Theatre
£30
4.8 ★
Hadestown
Lyric Theatre
£25
4.7 ★
Hercules
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
£37
4.8 ★
Starlight Express
Wembley Park Theatre
£37
4.9 ★
My Neighbour Totoro
Gillian Lynne Theatre
£32
4.8 ★
Oliver!
Gielgud Theatre
£36
Kinky Boots
London Coliseum
£25
Into the Woods
Bridge Theatre
£32
The Gruffalo
Lyric Theatre
£13
Paddington the Musical
Savoy Theatre
£0
£13
The Nutcracker On Ice
Royal Albert Hall
£0
Musicals
Top musicals include The Lion King, The Phantom Of the Opera, Mamma Mia! and 12 more. Browse the full list above to compare prices and check availability.
Plays
Plays currently booking include The Play That Goes Wrong, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, The Mousetrap and 1 more. London's plays range from intimate studio productions to major West End transfers.
Family Shows
Family-friendly options include The Lion King, Mamma Mia!, Les Miserables. Most family shows run matinee performances on weekends and during school holidays — check individual show pages for age guidance and performance times.