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Enjoy performances from London’s most celebrated West End musicals and discover exciting new shows at West End LIVE, live and free in Trafalgar Square on 22-23 June 2024.
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Some of Theatre’s biggest stars will perform some of London’s leading musicals and must-see new shows.
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The annual celebration of London’s Theatreland takes place in one of the capital’s iconic spaces.
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Trafalgar Square is in the heart of Theatreland, close to many West End theatres. West End LIVE is an extremely popular event with an estimated 400,000 visitors in 2023.
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Need to Know Information
West End LIVE is a free event and you do not need a ticket. Entry is on a first come, first served basis. West End LIVE is a popular event, and you will need to queue. Each day a long queue forms for entry to the event. Entry is on a first come, first served basis.
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Once you are in Trafalgar Square, there is no re-entry without queueing. There is no shade in the queue so wear a hat if it’s hot or bring an umbrella and waterproofs if rain is forecast.
An additional viewing area will be available on Pall Mall East, just outside of the Square where the event will be shown live on a screen, providing a more relaxed environment for those who may not be comfortable in crowds. Entry to this area is via the general entrance, on the North West corner of the Square. Fold up chairs are permitted in this area only. They cannot be taken into any other part of the event.
Charing Cross, Embankment and Leicester Square are the nearest stations.
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There will be one general entrance (Entrance A) to Trafalgar Square located on the north west corner of Trafalgar Square, close to the National Gallery. In 2023, the queue on the Saturday became almost a mile long and reached Holborn. Sunday is quieter. Take your own food and soft drink. Alcohol is not permitted. Although Pimms, water, coffee and ice cream will be available to buy at the event.
Saturday 22 June, 11am – 5pm
Sunday 23 June, 12 midday – 5pm
Gates will open at approximately 10.15am on Saturday and 11.15am on Sunday.
Once capacity has been reached, entry will be on a one out, one in basis.
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The event will feature the following shows:
42 Balloons
Babies The Musical
Back To The Future The Musical
Baga Chipz
The Baker’s Wife
The Book Of Mormon
Cabaret
The Choir Of Man
A Chorus Line
Closer To Heaven
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
Disney’s Frozen
Disney’s The Lion King
Diva: Live From Hell!
Dorian: The Musical
Emerald Storm
Fangirls
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World
Frankie Goes To Bollywood
Hadestown
Hamilton
Heathers The Musical
I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical
I Wish You Well – The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Trial Musical
John Owen-Jones
Kathy And Stella Solve A Murder!
Kiss Me, Kate
Magic Mike Live
Mamma Mia!
Marie Curie
RSC’s Matilda The Musical
Mean Girls
Les Miserables
MJ The Musical
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Mrs Doubtfire
Next To Normal
A Night With Janis Joplin The Musical
Operation Mincemeat
The Phantom Of The Opera
Queenz: Live In London!
Roles We’ll Never Play
Shantify: The Show
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Sister Act
SIX The Musical
Standing At The Sky’s Edge
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical
Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)
Westway Music Presents
Why Am I So Single?
Wicked
The Wild Party
The Wizard of Oz
You, Me And The Rest Of The World
Your Lie In April
For more information, visit the Event website here
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