Culture in London
From low-key to special-occasion, London's 34 culture spots, including The Garrick Theatre, Adelphi Theatre, and Apollo Shaftesbury Avenue, are ranked by what's good right now. See the Top 50 Culture →
The Enormous CrocodileEvent · Lyric HammersmithRoald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile is a new musical with tasty tunes, rib-tickling lyrics and mischievous puppets · runs 4 dates.
My Neighbour TotoroEvent · Gillian Lynne TheatreRecord-breaking, six-time Olivier Award-winning My Neighbour Totoro returns to the West End in an enchanting Studio Ghibli theatrical event · runs 4 dates.
The OresteiaEvent · Bridge TheatreSimon Stone reimagines The Oresteia as a contemporary family trapped in a Greek myth, in a radical take on a classic · runs 3 dates.
Now You See MeEvent · Coliseum LondonFrom the producers of The Illusionists, this spectacle brings the film franchise to life with high-tech illusions and spectacles · runs 3 dates.
Les MisérablesEvent · Queen's TheatreCameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new staging of Les Misérables brings its magnificent score and world-famous songs to the stage · runs 4 dates.
Tao Of GlassEvent · Soho Place London W1D 3BGA bold collaboration from Philip Glass, blending ten meditations, new music and Improbable’s trademark theatricality · runs 3 dates.
Avenue QEvent · Shaftesbury TheatreThe three-time Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q returns with mischievous humour, infectious songs and loveable characters · runs 3 dates.
The ProducersEvent · The Garrick TheatreMel Brooks’ The Producers returns in the first major London revival, following a sold-out run and a record twelve Tony Awards · runs 4 dates.
Stranger Things: The First ShadowEvent · Phoenix TheatreA gripping new Stranger Things adventure from a multi-award-winning creative team, taking theatrical storytelling to a whole new dimension · runs 3 dates.
ArcadiaEvent · Duke Of York's TheatreTom Stoppard’s Arcadia returns to the West End in Carrie Cracknell’s acclaimed production, a witty, moving collision of science and romance · runs 3 dates.
WickedEvent · Apollo Victoria TheaterMulti award-winning WICKED enters its landmark 19th year, revealing the untold story of the Wicked Witch of the West · runs 5 dates.
Cyrano De BergeracEvent · Noel Coward TheatreCyrano de Bergerac transfers to the West End in a critically acclaimed, hugely romantic production starring Adrian Lester · runs 3 dates.
The Phantom Of The OperaEvent · His Majestys TheatreAndrew Lloyd Webber’s mesmerising score and breathtaking effects bring The Phantom of the Opera’s tragic love story to life · runs 5 dates.
The GruffaloEvent · The Lyric TheatreTall Stories’ magical musical adaptation of The Gruffalo returns for its 25th anniversary, with songs, laughs and mischievous fun for 3+ · runs 2 dates.
The Tiger Who Came To TeaEvent · Theatre Royal HaymarketThe Olivier Award-nominated smash hit returns with Judith Kerr’s beloved tale, packed with magic, songs and family fun · runs 3 dates.
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (2026)Event · Apollo Shaftesbury AvenueHorrible Histories returns live on stage with Barmy Britain – the best bits, packing Britain’s nastiest history into family fun · runs 5 dates.
Brainiac LiveEvent · The Garrick TheatreOlivier Award-winning family science show Brainiac Live returns with explosive experiments and mischievous live fun · runs 3 dates.
The Book Of MormonEvent · Prince Of Wales TheatreThe Book of Mormon is a smash-hit, four-time Olivier Award-winning musical comedy that remains one of the West End’s funniest shows · runs 2 dates.
BeetlejuiceEvent · Prince Edward Theatre Old Compton St London W1D 4HSSupernaturally hilarious and wildly funny, BEETLEJUICE is a Broadway hit musical based on Tim Burton’s beloved film · runs 2 dates.
Disney's The Lion KingEvent · The Lyceum TheatreJulie Taymor's Disney's The Lion King is a spectacular stage production with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music.
The Comedy About SpiesEvent · Adelphi TheatreFrom the team behind The Play That Goes Wrong, this award-winning spy farce returns with breathlessly funny chaos · runs 4 dates.
The Car ManEvent · Sadlers Wells TheatreMatthew Bourne’s award-winning The Car Man returns with a thrilling score and vivid storytelling in a gripping dance thriller · runs 4 dates.
Mamma Mia!Event · Novello TheatreThe sunniest smash-hit musical, MAMMA MIA! has thrilled over 70 million people with ABBA’s timeless songs · runs 2 dates.
TitaniqueEvent · Criterion TheatreOff Broadway’s award-winning Titanique turns Titanic into a hilarious Celine Dion musical fantasia, backed by a full live band · runs 5 dates.
To Kill A MockingbirdEvent · Wyndhams TheatreAward-winning stage adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird returns in a powerful, acclaimed production with Richard Coyle · runs 2 dates.
CabaretEvent · The PlayhouseCabaret is a record-breaking seven-Olivier Award-winning, intimate and electrifying new production of the iconic musical · runs 2 dates.
Disney's HerculesEvent · Theatre Royal Drury LaneDisney’s Hercules brings the ancient myth to life in a wise-cracking, adventure-filled musical directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw.
The Hunger Games On StageEvent · Troubadour Canary Wharf TheatreThe first-ever theatre adaptation of The Hunger Games brings Katniss Everdeen’s gripping story to life on stage · runs 3 dates.
How The Other Half LovesEvent · Old Vic TheatreAyckbourn’s classic farce returns to its original In The Round staging, starring Roger Allam in a raucous tale of marital misunderstanding · runs 3 dates.
Jeeves Takes ChargeEvent · Charing Cross TheatreThe Olivier Award-winning Jeeves Takes Charge returns, with Sam Harrison in a dazzling one-man tour de force playing 22 PG Wodehouse characters · runs 2 dates.
Oh, Mary!Event · Trafalgar TheatreCole Escola’s Tony-winning dark comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln is an uproariously funny 80-minute one-act play.
Globe Theatre Tours 2026Event · Shakespeare's GlobeExplore the iconic Globe Theatre and a brand-new walk-through exhibition, with interactive costumes, props and 400 years of history.
Abigail's PartyEvent · Harold Pinter TheatreBest offer: Now £30.00 (Save 38%) Tamzin Outhwaite stars in Mike Leigh’s razor-sharp black comedy of suburban life, social class and sexual tension in 1970s Eng
40 Years Of FoleyEvent · Clapham GrandMick Foley, wrestling's finest storyteller, is back with his first one-man-show tour in years. Don't miss the last chance to see it in the UK!