15 West End Shows in London to Build an Evening Around

1.London West End Musical Silent Disco Walking Tour Top 1% Rated

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,057 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $53Our pick

Follow guides such as Sam, Sean, Shaun, Kris, and Hannah through London’s Theatreland and Soho, singing and dancing to musical hits through wireless headsets. You’ll stop at major theatres, hear short stories and facts, and finish with a full-cast-style finale at the Marquis of Granby.

“So much fun, Sam our guide was amazing , full of personality and really made our day A perfect experience if you live musical theatre”

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2.London Theatre: Wicked the Musical

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 316 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Travel independently to London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre for Wicked, the long-running musical about Elphaba and Glinda. Your mobile ticket includes admission, with a choice of stalls or dress circle seating. Allow about 2 hours 45 minutes, including the interval.

“Fantastic show. Go and see it! The hype is worth it. Iv been wanting to go forever and so glad I finally got to see it. Highly recommend.”

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3.London Theatre: Moulin Rouge! The Musical

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 272 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $35

See Moulin Rouge! The Musical at London’s Piccadilly Theatre in a 2-hour-45-minute production packed with singing, dancing, romance, costume, and spectacular set design. Choose your seat carefully, bring a mobile ticket, and note the 12+ guidance and strobe lighting.

“Great music and show, performance was powerful Great music and show, performance was powerful, would go again”

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4.London’s West End: Ticket to The Lion King

Book a reserved seat for Disney’s The Lion King at London’s West End theatre. Julie Taymor’s production uses 232 puppets, intricate masks, bold colour, and songs including *Circle of Life* and *Hakuna Matata* to tell Simba’s journey to kingship.

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5.London Theatre: TINA – The Tina Turner Musical-Closes Sept 2025!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 217 reviews · from $18

See TINA The Tina Turner Musical at London’s Aldwych Theatre, following Tina Turner from Tennessee beginnings to rock stardom. Expect 2 hours 45 minutes of live music, drama, dancing, and a sing-along finale. Choose a matinee or evening show and use a mobile ticket.

“The music was great as expected, but the storyline centered on drama, victimization, and abuse, failing to highlight the positive aspects and reality. It was dull at times. We left midway; I’d rather listen to her music at home.”

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6.London Theatre: The Phantom of the Opera

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 215 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $46

Book a mobile ticket to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s *The Phantom of the Opera* at His Majesty’s Theatre. The 2-hour-30-minute West End performance includes a 20-minute interval, grand sets, famous songs, and several seating options. Choose carefully, since balcony legroom and sightlines can be limited.

“Phantom of the Opera is a must see!! The performance was spectacular! The actors and actresses are incredibly talented! His Majesty Theater is beautiful and a great venue! We highly recommend!!”

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7.London’s West End: Ticket to Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Take your reserved seat at London’s Piccadilly Theatre for Moulin Rouge! The Musical, a lavish stage version of Baz Luhrmann’s film. Follow Christian and Satine through a love story told with more than 70 songs, including Your Song, Come What May, and hits by Adele, Beyoncé, and Rihanna.

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8.London’s West End: Ticket to MAMMA MIA! the Musical

Book reserved seating for MAMMA MIA! at London’s Novello Theatre. Follow Sophie’s search for her father through a sunny Greek island story set to ABBA songs, including Dancing Queen, Take a Chance on Me, and Mamma Mia. Suitable for ages 5 and above, with flashing lights.

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9.Burlesque Cabaret Show in the West End

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 127 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Join Miss Tempest Rose and The House of Burlesque for a two-hour early evening cabaret in London’s West End. Expect glamorous costumes, queer and subversive performance, comedy, music, and a show in the round. Dress up, arrive for the 6pm Happy Hour, and plan dinner afterward.

“uno schifo ci hanno cacciato via e in modo maleducato perche mia nipote non aveva con sé la carta d identità maleducati fino alla fine”

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10.London’s West End: Ticket to Wicked the Musical

Spend an evening at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre with a ticket to Wicked, the musical retelling of Elphaba and Glinda’s friendship, ambition, and choices. Bring your e-ticket, arrive early, and expect loud sound, smoke, flashing lights, and strobe effects.

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11.London’s West End: The Devil Wears Prada the Musical

See The Devil Wears Prada musical at London’s Dominion Theatre, where Andy enters the demanding world of Runway magazine. Expect Elton John’s songs, Jerry Mitchell’s direction and choreography, Vanessa Williams as Miranda Priestly, and a 2-hour-30-minute show with a 20-minute interval.

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12.London West End Musical Silent Disco Walking Tour Top 1%

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 2 hours · from $51

Follow a performer host through Theatreland with a silent disco headset, singing musical favourites outside famous theatres. Guides such as Kris, Sam, Vicky, and Shaun have led past tours, sharing backstage stories and theatre facts. Expect dancing, safety stewards, and a lively two-hour walk.

“So much fun! We walked in the streets dancing and singing. We will do it again next time we come!”

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13.London’s West End: Ticket to MJ The Musical

See MJ The Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre, created by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and directed by Christopher Wheeldon. Set during the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, the show combines Michael Jackson hits, high-energy dance, and backstage creative drama. Suitable for ages 8 and up.

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14.London’s West End: Ticket to The Phantom of the Opera

See Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End. Your ticket covers the 2-hour-30-minute performance, including a 20-minute interval, with grand sets, lavish costumes, famous songs, and strong dramatic effects.

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15.London’s West End: Ticket to Hamilton

Take your seat at London’s Victoria Palace Theatre for Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop musical about Alexander Hamilton. Expect a powerful cast, fast-moving choreography, and songs including *My Shot* and *The Room Where It Happened*. Bring your e-ticket and arrive at least 30 minutes early.

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