Shows in London — October 2026
Shows on in London during October 2026. This page narrows our full shows programme down to what's running in October 2026, so you can plan ahead — dates, venues and booking, all in one place.
There must be a reason that the name for the commercial and entertainment heart of London – the 'West End' – is, quite literally, synonymous with theatre. Perhaps that's because, for centuries, there's never been anywhere in the world quite like the capital for drama. From crowd-pleasing musicals to avant-garde 'straight plays', we cover the whole range, as well as such other 'stage' arts as Opera, Dance and Comedy.
Shows · October 2026
Murder in the Cathedral: OT in the Church
12/10/2026 - 07/11/2026
Mon/Wed/Fri 19:30; Thu/Sat 16:00 & 20:00
Orange Tree Theatrefor colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf
02/09/2026 - 03/10/2026
19:00
Yard Theatre
A Month in the Country
22/08/2026 - 03/10/2026
Mon-Sat 19:30 (+ Thu & Sat 14:30, from 29 Aug)
Donmar WarehouseThree Men in a Boat
18/09/2026 - 10/10/2026
Mostly Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat 19:30; Thu/Sat 14:30 & 20:00; selected Tue 18:30
Rose TheatreEnd of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland
08/10/2026 - 11/10/2026
19:00; Sun 14:00
Barbican Centre (Theatre)Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Friends: Kool Story Bro
10/10/2026 - 11/10/2026
Sat 20:00, Sun 19:30
Soho Theatre WalthamstowWho Are We?
14/10/2026 - 16/10/2026
Wed-Thu 19:30; Fri 18:30
Queen Elizabeth Hall (at Southbank Centre)The Mousetrap
15/05/2025 - 17/10/2026
Mon-Sat 19:30 (+ 15:00 Tue & Thu; 15:00 & 16:00 Sat)
St Martin's TheatreJane Eyre
24/08/2026 - 24/10/2026
Mon-Sat 19:30 (+ Thu & Sat 14:30, from 27 Jun)
Southwark Playhouse Elephant
As You Like It
14/08/2026 - 25/10/2026
Mostly 19:30; some matinees 14:00; Sun 13:00 & 18:30 (see booking page)
Shakespeare's Globe
The Banality of Evil: Hannah Arendt, France 1940
07/10/2026 - 07/11/2026
Check website
Arcola Theatre (Studio 2)Pip and Posy Live on Stage
19/09/2026 - 22/11/2026
Daytime performances; check website
Little Angel TheatreThe Playboy of the Western World
28/02/2026 - 04/12/2026
Mon-Sat 19:30 (+ 14:30 Thu & Sat)
National Theatre (Lyttleton)Matilda The Musical
20/05/2025 - 17/01/2027
Tue-Fri 19:00; Wed & Sat 14:00; Sun 15:00
Cambridge TheatreHarry Potter and the Cursed Child - One Part
09/10/2026 - 27/06/2027
Tue 19:00; Wed & Sat 13:00, 19:00; Thu-Fri 19:00; Sun 14:30 (doors ~30m before)
Palace TheatreFrequently asked questions
What shows are on in London in October 2026?
The list above shows shows running in London during October 2026, updated day by day with our picks first. Each entry links to dates, venue and booking.
Where can I find theatre shows suitable for children?
See our 'Child-friendly' page for family-friendly shows and activities, and look out for productions noted as suitable for younger audiences.
Where can I find discounted tickets?
Try https://officiallondontheatre.com/todays-tickets