- Most West End shows have afternoon performances.
- Matinee shows take place two to three times per week.
- Shows usually start between 2pm and 3pm.
What is a matinee performance?
A matinee is an afternoon performance of a theatre or other show with sometimes some competitive prices compared to an evening show. It is as well an excellent option to consider if you are thinking of seeing more than one show on the same day.
When are West End matinees on?
Most West End shows have matinees two or three times a week. Matinees usually start between 2pm and 3pm, but make sure you check performance times in advance.
Which London theatre shows have matinees?
Most of London’s top musicals and West End theatre shows have matinee performances, including:
- The Book of Mormon London tickets – Fridays and Saturdays, 2.30pm
- The Lion King – Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 2.30pm
- Frozen – Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2pm; Saturdays, 2:30pm and Sundays, 1pm
- Mamma Mia!– Thursdays and Saturdays, 3pm; Sundays, 2.30pm
- Matilda The Musical – Wednesdays, 2pm; Saturdays, 2.30pm; and Sundays, 3pm
- Les Misérables – Thursdays and Saturdays, 2.30pm
- Oklahoma! – Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2pm
- Jersey Boys – Thursdays and Saturdays, 2.30pm; Sundays at 4pm
- Tina the Musical – Thursdays and Saturdays, 2.30pm; Sundays at 3pm
- Wicked London tickets – Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 2.30pm
- We Will Rock You – Thursdays and Saturdays, 2:30pm, Sundays, 3pm
- Moulin Rouge – Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2:30pm
- Mrs Doubtfire – Thursdays and Saturdays, 2:30pm
- Grease The Musical – Thursdays and Saturdays, 2:30pm
- The Mousetrap – Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 3pm
- The Play That Goes Wrong– Thurdays, 2pm; Saturdays, 2.30pm; and Sundays, 3pm
- Witness for the Prosecution – Thursdays and Saturdays, 2.30pm; and Sundays, 3pm
- Phantom of the Opera London tickets – Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2.30pm
- Cabaret – Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2pm
- Ain't Too Proud – Thursdays and Saturdays, 2:30pm; Sundays, 3pm
- Back to the Future tickets – Thursdays, 2:30pm and Sundays, 3pm
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Where can I buy London matinee tickets?
You can purchase matinee tickets in the same way as for evening performances: at the box office and online.