- 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.
Which days and times 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 – Wednesdays and Saturdays (occasional Fridays), 2.30pm
- Everybody's Talking about Jamie – Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2.30pm
- Hamilton – Thursdays and Saturdays, 2.30pm
- The Lion King – Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 2.30pm
- Mamma Mia!– Thursdays and Saturdays, 3pm
- Mary Poppins – Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 2.30pm
- Matilda The Musical – Wednesdays, 2pm, Saturdays, 2.30pm and Sundays, 3pm
- Les Misérables – Mondays to Saturdays, 2.30pm
- The Mousetrap – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3pm and Saturdays, 4pm
- The Play That Goes Wrong– Saturdays, 2.30pm and Sundays, 3pm
- Tina – The Tina Turner Musical – Thursdays and Saturdays, 2.30pm
- Wicked – Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2.30pm
- Witness for the Prosecution – Thursdays and Saturdays, 2.30pm and Sundays, 3pm
- The Woman in Black – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3pm and Saturdays, 4pm
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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, from the TKTS booth and online.