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You feel those logistics working in real time: performers arriving in costume through the crowd, crew running cables across the square, and a full orchestra playing against the backdrop of 18th-century government buildings. ",{"alignment":551},{"alignment":526},{"id":553,"type":521,"data":554,"tunes":556},"IDqIcXByAo",{"text":555},"No advance booking for general admission. No charge. Turn up, find a spot, and watch. Arriving early gives you the better sightlines; arriving later still means you hear everything clearly and can see the stage on the screens. ",{"alignment":557},{"alignment":526},{"id":559,"type":521,"data":560,"tunes":562},"JPoaMkHmBQ",{"text":561},"For wheelchair users and visitors with other accessibility needs, there is a dedicated viewing area on the North Terrace with BSL interpretation throughout. This section was ticketed via ballot (now closed for 2026). 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The Saturday line-up includes Hamilton, Wicked, Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Cabaret, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Six, and Hadestown. Saturday's presenters are Mathilde Barker (first-ever TikTok Backstage Reporter for Britain's Got Talent 2026), Shanay Holmes, and Tobias Turley (winner of ITV's Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream and currently playing Sky in the West End production). ",{"alignment":587},{"alignment":526},{"id":589,"type":521,"data":590,"tunes":592},"WXzL90Wqoq",{"text":591},"\u003Cb>Sunday 21\u003C\u002Fb> June opens with Disney's The Lion King at 12pm, continuing the tradition of The Lion King kicking off the Sunday session. The confirmed Sunday line-up includes Beetlejuice The Musical — currently in the West End and performing free at Trafalgar Square on 21 June — Mamma Mia!, Matilda The Musical, Paddington The Musical, The Book of Mormon, Hadestown, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Oliver!, and Operation Mincemeat. Sunday is presented by Courtney Bowman and Tosh Wanogho-Maud, currently starring together in Kinky Boots at the London Coliseum. ",{"alignment":593},{"alignment":526},{"id":595,"type":521,"data":596,"tunes":598},"jYA0IbRVZt",{"text":597},"\u003Cb>Confirmed across both days:\u003C\u002Fb> Heathers: The Musical, Jersey Boys, Into the Woods, Jane Eyre, Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical, The Karate Kid – The Musical, Dark of the Moon, English National Opera, Sirens: The Concert Series, Love Never Dies in Concert, Liberace and Liza: A Tribute, and Noël Coward in the West End. Additional surprise performances are announced live on both days. ",{"alignment":599},{"alignment":526},{"id":601,"type":521,"data":602,"tunes":604},"CG9g91f5e9",{"text":603},"High School Musical is previewing at West End LIVE 2026 ahead of its October West End opening — making Trafalgar Square on 20–21 June the earliest public chance to see the new London production before the critics arrive and tickets go on general sale. ",{"alignment":605},{"alignment":526},{"id":607,"type":608,"data":609},"d2NMWnj9S0","table",{"withHeadings":610,"stretched":610,"content":611},false,[612,617,622],[613,614,615,616],"\u003Cb>Day \u003C\u002Fb>","\u003Cb>Opens \u003C\u002Fb>","\u003Cb>Hours \u003C\u002Fb>","\u003Cb>Headline Shows\u003C\u002Fb> ",[618,619,620,621],"Saturday 20 June ","Disney's Hercules (11am) ","11am–5pm ","Hamilton, Wicked, Les Misérables, Six, Cabaret, Hadestown ",[623,624,625,626],"Sunday 21 June ","Disney's The Lion King (12pm) ","12pm–4pm ","Beetlejuice, Mamma Mia!, Matilda, Paddington, Oliver!, Book of Mormon ",{"id":628,"type":521,"data":629,"tunes":631},"B8igLuIzng",{"text":630},"For More info, check: https:\u002F\u002Fwww.westendlive.co.uk\u002F  ",{"alignment":632},{"alignment":526},{"id":634,"type":541,"data":635,"tunes":637},"6KargXYL4_",{"text":636,"level":265},"Where to Find the Stage ",{"alignment":638},{"alignment":526},{"id":640,"type":521,"data":641,"tunes":643},"w8u1thwfjb",{"text":642},"The main stage is at the northern end of Trafalgar Square in front of the National Gallery. ",{"alignment":644},{"alignment":526},{"id":646,"type":521,"data":647,"tunes":649},"I0R5KeyVHl",{"text":648},"\u003Cb>By Tube:\u003C\u002Fb> Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern lines) is 92 metres away. Leicester Square (Piccadilly and Northern lines) is 355 metres. Embankment (District, Circle, Bakerloo, Northern) is around 400 metres. ",{"alignment":650},{"alignment":526},{"id":652,"type":521,"data":653,"tunes":655},"sKMLDSgOQ-",{"text":654},"\u003Cb>Overflow viewing: \u003C\u002Fb>If the square reaches capacity, Victoria Embankment Gardens has a free big screen streaming the performances live, beside Embankment station. ",{"alignment":656},{"alignment":526},{"id":658,"type":521,"data":659,"tunes":661},"vKYT7UMb6N",{"text":660},"\u003Cb>Food: \u003C\u002Fb>The Flavours & Makers Market at Strand Aldwych runs on both days with international street food stalls — a short walk from the square and a good option for lunch between performances. ",{"alignment":662},{"alignment":526},{"id":664,"type":521,"data":665,"tunes":667},"ls0fGYT5AX",{"text":666},"\u003Cb>Note:\u003C\u002Fb> the additional overflow area on Pall Mall East is back for 2026 but has no screen or livestream this year. It offers a restricted partial view of the stage — fine for the atmosphere, less so for the actual show. ",{"alignment":668},{"alignment":526},{"id":670,"type":541,"data":671,"tunes":673},"OoWhrJGCaL",{"text":672,"level":265},"Practical Tips ",{"alignment":674},{"alignment":526},{"id":676,"type":521,"data":677,"tunes":679},"rTsTu8IEYr",{"text":678},"Arrive before the headline acts. The square fills quickly, and there are no reserved spots in general admission. For Hamilton on Saturday — be at the square by 10:30am. For The Lion King on Sunday — 11:30am at the latest. ",{"alignment":680},{"alignment":526},{"id":682,"type":521,"data":683,"tunes":685},"Gb9N_PNrY1",{"text":684},"No cloakrooms or bag storage on-site. Bring a folding picnic blanket, water bottle, portable phone charger, and sunscreen. ",{"alignment":686},{"alignment":526},{"id":688,"type":521,"data":689,"tunes":691},"Zccl4Wohe7",{"text":690},"The sound system carries well across the whole square. If you are further back, you will still hear the performance clearly, and screens around the stage show close-up footage throughout. ",{"alignment":692},{"alignment":526},{"id":694,"type":521,"data":695,"tunes":697},"YSt6aulcBd",{"text":696},"Travelling with children? West End LIVE is one of the best free family days in London. Slots are short enough for younger attention spans, and The Lion King, Paddington, Matilda, and Mamma Mia! work well across all ages. Bring snacks, stay flexible. ",{"alignment":698},{"alignment":526},{"id":700,"type":521,"data":701,"tunes":703},"rVJ9vMJgnv",{"text":702},"For 2026, 100 fast-track entry places per day were available via online competition (closing date 14 June — now passed). Check officiallondontheatre.com for any remaining access opportunities. ",{"alignment":704},{"alignment":526},{"id":706,"type":541,"data":707,"tunes":709},"ag1PINSEqg",{"text":708,"level":265},"Making a Full Weekend of It: Your London Tourist Pass Plan ",{"alignment":710},{"alignment":526},{"id":712,"type":521,"data":713,"tunes":715},"_DZxTSE-E_",{"text":714},"West End LIVE is an afternoon event. That leaves every morning free for the city's paid attractions, and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Flondon-tourist-pass\">London Tourist Pass\u003C\u002Fa> BYOP (Build Your Own Pass) is the right tool for this kind of weekend. You choose only the attractions you want, with savings compounding as you add more — most visitors hitting five London attractions save 40–45% against walk-up prices. ",{"alignment":716},{"alignment":526},{"id":718,"type":541,"data":719,"tunes":720},"L_sS_f-cPo",{"text":618,"level":190},{"alignment":721},{"alignment":526},{"id":723,"type":521,"data":724,"tunes":726},"a4bs_dsdE9",{"text":725},"Begin at the Tower of London at 9am. Walk-up adult tickets are approximately £34–36; the Tower is includable in your London Tourist Pass BYOP. Join the Beefeater tour (free with entry, every 30 minutes), spend time with the Crown Jewels, and be out by 11am. Tower Bridge is five minutes on foot from the Tower's main gate — add it to your BYOP for a combined East London saving that beats buying each separately. ",{"alignment":727},{"alignment":526},{"id":729,"type":521,"data":730,"tunes":732},"bOuMWa9IxT",{"text":731},"Head to Trafalgar Square to catch Disney's Hercules opening the festival at 11am. Lunch at the Flavours & Makers Market on Strand Aldwych. Stay for the Saturday afternoon line-up — Hamilton, Wicked, and Les Misérables each take the stage through the afternoon. Festival wraps at 5pm. ",{"alignment":733},{"alignment":526},{"id":735,"type":541,"data":736,"tunes":737},"CFmjngmjJp",{"text":623,"level":190},{"alignment":738},{"alignment":526},{"id":740,"type":521,"data":741,"tunes":743},"EKQR-cxbsP",{"text":742},"Westminster Abbey from 9am. Walk-up adult tickets are approximately £28–31; includable in your London Tourist Pass BYOP. Book a timed entry slot in advance — without pre-booking, queues stretch to 45 minutes on busy Sunday mornings. ",{"alignment":744},{"alignment":526},{"id":746,"type":521,"data":747,"tunes":749},"vPfbD4-t9l",{"text":748},"After Westminster, the London Eye. Thirty minutes in a capsule, 135 metres above the Thames. Add to your BYOP for 20–25% off walk-up. A ten-minute walk from the South Bank gets you to Trafalgar Square for The Lion King at noon. ",{"alignment":750},{"alignment":526},{"id":752,"type":521,"data":753,"tunes":755},"hjeUcSAqM1",{"text":754},"The afternoon line-up — Beetlejuice, Mamma Mia!, Matilda, Paddington — runs until 4pm. From there, the rest of Central London is yours. ",{"alignment":756},{"alignment":526},{"id":758,"type":608,"data":759},"H6GRCGlUWn",{"withHeadings":610,"stretched":610,"content":760},[761,764,767],[613,762,763],"\u003Cb>Morning (London Tourist Pass) \u003C\u002Fb>","\u003Cb>Afternoon (Free) \u003C\u002Fb>",[618,765,766],"Tower of London + Tower Bridge ","West End LIVE from 11am, Strand Aldwych Market for lunch ",[623,768,769],"Westminster Abbey + London Eye ","West End LIVE from 12pm, city at leisure from 4pm ",{"id":771,"type":521,"data":772,"tunes":774},"zDMDYYXnnr",{"text":773},"\u003Ci>Prices verified as of June 2026. Always confirm at official attraction websites. \u003C\u002Fi>",{"alignment":775},{"alignment":526},{"id":777,"type":541,"data":778,"tunes":780},"ioCO_g2xK_",{"text":779,"level":265},"Eating Around Trafalgar Square This Weekend ",{"alignment":781},{"alignment":526},{"id":783,"type":521,"data":784,"tunes":786},"5fo53su-nP",{"text":785},"\u003Cb>Strand Aldwych Flavours & Makers Market (both days)\u003C\u002Fb> — the easiest lunch option. International street food, right there. ",{"alignment":787},{"alignment":526},{"id":789,"type":521,"data":790,"tunes":792},"YHxznhNdC2",{"text":791},"\u003Cb>Dishoom Covent Garden (12 Upper St Martin's Lane, WC2H 9FB)\u003C\u002Fb> — ten minutes on foot. The black dal and bacon naan are worth a small queue. Book ahead for dinner; lunch often walks in. ",{"alignment":793},{"alignment":526},{"id":795,"type":521,"data":796,"tunes":798},"7V49BivC28",{"text":797},"\u003Cb>Café in the Crypt, St Martin-in-the-Fields (Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ)\u003C\u002Fb> — directly at the square, under the church. Good soup, honest prices. Locals know about it. ",{"alignment":799},{"alignment":526},{"id":801,"type":521,"data":802,"tunes":804},"I2EcHFFi92",{"text":803},"\u003Cb>Wahaca Covent Garden (66 Chandos Place, WC2N 4HG)\u003C\u002Fb> — generous Mexican street food at fair prices. Good for groups. ",{"alignment":805},{"alignment":526},{"id":807,"type":521,"data":808,"tunes":810},"FHEE3-1dhU",{"text":809},"For post-festival dinner on either evening, the Lamb & Flag on Rose Street (WC2E 9EB), just off Garrick Street, is one of Covent Garden's oldest pubs. Takes a minute to find. Worth finding. ",{"alignment":811},{"alignment":526},{"id":813,"type":541,"data":814,"tunes":816},"DevKYjUL72",{"text":815,"level":265},"Should You Book a West End Show Alongside West End LIVE? ",{"alignment":817},{"alignment":526},{"id":819,"type":521,"data":820,"tunes":822},"oTZ7sllGuK",{"text":821},"Yes, if the schedule allows. West End LIVE gives you 12 minutes of Hamilton and leaves you wanting the full two hours and 45. The Official London Theatre Ticket Booth in Leicester Square offers day-seats and last-minute deals from 10am on the morning of the show — some productions have £25–30 day-seat options available in person. A free Trafalgar Square afternoon followed by an evening show is one of the better London theatre days you can put together. ",{"alignment":823},{"alignment":526},{"id":825,"type":521,"data":826,"tunes":828},"Qqnvys0D5h",{"text":827},"Planning a full theatre weekend? Let \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Ftrip-planner\">Eia, Alike's AI trip planner\u003C\u002Fa> build your schedule around show times, travel, and the attractions you want. ",{"alignment":829},{"alignment":526},{"id":831,"type":521,"data":832,"tunes":834},"037Zvsiww9",{"text":833},"Ready for London this June? The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Flondon-tourist-pass\">London Tourist Pass\u003C\u002Fa> pairs perfectly with a West End LIVE weekend — use the mornings for the city's best paid attractions at real savings, and let the free theatre take care of the rest. ",{"alignment":835},{"alignment":526},{"id":837,"type":521,"data":838,"tunes":840},"Qq41MDsAMK",{"text":839}," \u003Ci>Information correct as of June 2026. Always check \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fofficiallondontheatre.com\u002F\">officiallondontheatre.com\u003C\u002Fa> for the latest West End LIVE schedule and line-up updates. For full London event listings, visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.visitlondon.com\u002F\">visitlondon.com\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fi>",{"alignment":841},{"alignment":526},{"id":843,"type":521,"data":844,"tunes":846},"xk9ylAkXQd",{"text":845},"\u003Cb>Picture credit: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.westendlive.co.uk\u002F\">https:\u002F\u002Fwww.westendlive.co.uk\u002F\u003C\u002Fa> \u003C\u002Fb>",{"alignment":847},{"alignment":526},"2.31.0",{"id":850,"section":851,"theme":68,"status":69,"translations":852},"1f95b01a-2363-40d2-94eb-0f6f8041d22a","ea0e9eb2-dd72-46b2-98ab-c00872e61c72",[],{"metadata":854,"faqs":858},{"translations":855},[856],{"title":857,"description":23},"\u003Ch2>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003C\u002Fh2>",[859,865,871,877,883,889,895],{"faqs_id":860},{"translations":861},[862],{"question":863,"answer":864},"\u003Cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW14330116 BCX8\">\n\u003Cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW14330116 BCX8\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW14330116 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14330116 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Is West End LIVE 2026 free to attend?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW14330116 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW14330116 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14330116 BCX8\">Yes, entirely free for general admission. No tickets, no booking, no charge. Turn up at Trafalgar Square during performance hours — Saturday 11am to 5pm, Sunday 12pm to 4pm. The only ticketed section is the accessible viewing area on the North Terrace, \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14330116 BCX8\">allocated\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14330116 BCX8\"> via ballot (now closed). Contact Official London Theatre directly for accessibility requirements.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW14330116 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"faqs_id":866},{"translations":867},[868],{"question":869,"answer":870},"\u003Cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW113223397 BCX8\">\n\u003Cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW113223397 BCX8\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW113223397 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113223397 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">When and where does West End LIVE 2026 take place?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW113223397 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW113223397 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113223397 BCX8\">West End LIVE 2026 runs at Trafalgar Square, London on Saturday 20 June (11am–5pm) and Sunday 21 June (12pm–4pm). The main stage is at the northern end of the square in front of the National Gallery. The closest Tube station is Charing Cross, 92 \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW113223397 BCX8\">metres\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113223397 BCX8\"> away on the Bakerloo and Northern lines.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"faqs_id":872},{"translations":873},[874],{"question":875,"answer":876},"\u003Cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW75234866 BCX8\">\n\u003Cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW75234866 BCX8\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW75234866 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75234866 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">What shows are performing at West End LIVE 2026?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW75234866 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW75234866 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75234866 BCX8\">Over 50 shows are confirmed \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW75234866 BCX8\">across\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75234866 BCX8\"> the weekend. Saturday highlights include Disney's Hercules (opening act, 11am), Hamilton, Wicked, Les Misérables, Six, Cabaret, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, and Hadestown. Sunday opens with Disney's The Lion King (12pm), followed by Beetlejuice \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW75234866 BCX8\">The\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75234866 BCX8\"> Musical, Mamma \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW75234866 BCX8\">Mia!,\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75234866 BCX8\"> Matilda, Paddington, The Book of Mormon, \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW75234866 BCX8\">Oliver!,\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75234866 BCX8\"> and Operation Mincemeat. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75234866 BCX8\">Additional\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75234866 BCX8\"> shows include Heathers, Jersey Boys, Into the Woods, and Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical, with surprise acts revealed live at the event.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"faqs_id":878},{"translations":879},[880],{"question":881,"answer":882},"\u003Cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77735826 BCX8\">\n\u003Cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW77735826 BCX8\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW77735826 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77735826 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">How early should I arrive at West End LIVE 2026?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW77735826 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW77735826 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77735826 BCX8\">For a front-of-stage position at headline acts, arrive 30–45 minutes before the performance. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77735826 BCX8\">For Disney's Hercules on Saturday at 11am, aim to arrive by 10:30am.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77735826 BCX8\"> For The Lion King on Sunday at 12pm, arrive by 11:30am. If the square reaches capacity, Victoria Embankment Gardens has a free live-stream big screen beside Embankment station.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW77735826 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"faqs_id":884},{"translations":885},[886],{"question":887,"answer":888},"\u003Cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW130895011 BCX8\">\n\u003Cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW130895011 BCX8\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW130895011 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130895011 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Can I bring children to West End LIVE?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW130895011 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW130895011 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130895011 BCX8\">West End LIVE is one of the best free family days in London. Performances are 10 to 15 minutes each, which works for younger children. The Lion King, Paddington, Matilda, and Mamma Mia! are all pitched well for family audiences. Bring a picnic blanket, \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW130895011 BCX8\">snacks\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130895011 BCX8\">, and keep plans flexible.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"faqs_id":890},{"translations":891},[892],{"question":893,"answer":894},"\u003Cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW118871541 BCX8\">\n\u003Cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW118871541 BCX8\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW118871541 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118871541 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">How do I combine West End LIVE with London sightseeing?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW118871541 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW118871541 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118871541 BCX8\">The London Tourist Pass BYOP is the most practical tool for a West End LIVE weekend. The festival \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW118871541 BCX8\">runs\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118871541 BCX8\"> afternoons, leaving mornings free at a compounding discount. On Saturday, the Tower of \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118871541 BCX8\">London\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118871541 BCX8\"> and Tower Bridge in the morning \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW118871541 BCX8\">pairs\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118871541 BCX8\"> well with West End LIVE from 11am. On Sunday, Westminster \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118871541 BCX8\">Abbey\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118871541 BCX8\"> and the London Eye before noon lead perfectly into The Lion King at midday. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118871541 BCX8\">Adding five attractions through the pass typically saves 40–45% against walk-up prices.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW118871541 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"faqs_id":896},{"translations":897},[898],{"question":899,"answer":900},"\u003Cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW62448582 BCX8\">\n\u003Cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW62448582 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\">\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW62448582 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62448582 BCX8\">Is Beetlejuice the Musical performing at West End LIVE 2026?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP SCXW62448582 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{"335551550":0,"335551620":0}\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW62448582 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62448582 BCX8\">Yes — Beetlejuice \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW62448582 BCX8\">The\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62448582 BCX8\"> Musical is confirmed for the Sunday 21 June line-up at West End LIVE 2026 in Trafalgar Square. The performance is free to attend with no advance booking \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62448582 BCX8\">required\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62448582 BCX8\"> for general admission. Beetlejuice The Musical is currently running in the West End; West End LIVE gives audiences a free excerpt performance before the main show's ticketed evening run. High School Musical is also previewing at the festival on Saturday 20 June ahead of its full West End opening in October 2026 — the first public performance of the new production.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW62448582 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{"335551550":0,"335551620":0}\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>",{}]