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West End Live has revealed their 2026 lineup
Find out which shows will be taking to the stage at Trafalgar Square on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June
West End Live returns to Trafalgar Square on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June, with free, non-ticketed performances open to the public across the weekend from some of the West End’s biggest shows. Presented by Westminster City Council and the Society of London Theatre, West End Live gives the general public a taste of London’s best theatre, with over 50 participants confirmed so far.
An online competition will run in advance of West End Live 2026, giving fans the chance to win 100 queue‑jump places per day to allow access via a separate entrance. One competition winner will also be offered backstage access during the festival, along with Theatre Tokens and a merchandise voucher.
In alphabetical order, West End Live! have so far confirmed the following participants:
Avenue Q
Beetlejuice The Musical
Bliss The Musical
The Book Of Mormon
The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
Cabaret
The Choir Of Man
The Devil Wears Prada
Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage
Disney’s Hercules
Disney’s High School Musical
Disney’s The Lion King
G4
Hadestown
Hamilton
The Harder They Come
Here Comes J. Edgar! A Comedy Musical
High Society
Hot Mess
I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical
Inala
In Pieces
The Jonathan Larson Project
Kimberly Akimbo
Kinky Boots
The Last Ship
Les Misérables
Little Shop Of Horrors
Magic Mike Live
Mamma Mia!
Matilda The Musical
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
My Neighbour Totoro
Now You See Me Live
Oliver!
Operation Mincemeat
Paddington The Musical
The Phantom Of The Opera
The Producers
Redcliffe
RepresentAsian: An Evening Of Asian Talent
Ride The Cyclone
Roles We’ll Never Play
Shantify
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Sinatra The Musical
Six
Taboo
Titanique
Waitress
Wicked
More shows and the full schedule for the weekend will be revealed soon.
Accessible viewing areas will be available via advance registration, and British Sign Language interpretation and a calm space will be provided on site.
