- Hailed as ‘Glastonbury for theatre lovers’, Europe’s largest free musical theatre festival returns on Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June
- New performances announced to join the line-up of over 50 top London shows include Jamie Lloyd’s Evita, with Rachel Zegler set to perform
- The Sunday afternoon will also see an array of theatre stars perform as part of a concert to celebrate 20 years of West End LIVE, including Madalena Alberto, Aimie Atkinson, Cassidy Janson, Jenna Lee-James, Kayleigh McKnight, Lee Mead, Johndeep More, Natalie Paris, Tobias Turley and Marisha Wallace
- Presenting this year’s event are Divina De Campo and Hannah Lowther on Saturday, and Zoe Birkett and Oliver Tompsett on Sunday
Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June 2025
Celebrating its 20th year, West End LIVE returns on Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June, with a packed line-up of top London shows. Hailed as ‘Glastonbury for theatre lovers’, West End LIVE is Europe’s largest free musical theatre festival and showcases outstanding performances from top West End musicals, live and free in Trafalgar Square.
Tens of thousands of theatre fans are expected to flock to the capital for this unique event, presented by Westminster City Council and the Society of London Theatre with support from the Mayor of London, partners and sponsors. West End LIVE attracts people of all ages into central London to experience the best of the West End – from the city’s unparalleled theatre and culture scene to food, drink, fashion, nightlife, retail and more, providing a major boost to Westminster’s local economy and supporting the creative industries.
An impressive line-up of over 50 top West End shows are set to perform at the event, as previously announced on social media, including Back To The Future, Cabaret, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, Disney’s Hercules, Disney’s The Lion King, Fiddler On The Roof, Hamilton, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia!, Matilda The Musical and Wicked.
Today, new shows have been revealed to join the line-up, including Jamie Lloyd’s upcoming production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, with Hollywood star Rachel Zegler set to perform at West End LIVE for the first time. Other new additions include 101 Dalmatians, Janie Dee’s Beautiful World Cabaret, National Youth Music Theatre and This Is My Family.
Additionally, a special concert will take place at the event on Sunday afternoon to celebrate West End LIVE’s 20th anniversary, featuring a host of theatre stars curated by Westway Music, including Madalena Alberto, Aimie Atkinson, Cassidy Janson, Jenna Lee-James, Kayleigh McKnight, Lee Mead, Johndeep More, Natalie Paris, Tobias Turley and Marisha Wallace. The concert will take a look back at shows that have featured across West End LIVE’s 20-year history, including Beautiful, Carousel, Dreamgirls, Frozen, Heathers, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, & Juliet, Once, Rent and We Will Rock You.
West End LIVE would not be possible without the ongoing commitment shown by Westminster City Council and the Society of London Theatre, with the support of the Mayor of London, London Heritage Quarter, New West End Company, Nimbus, Art of London, The Crown Estate, Edwardian Hotels, FM Conway, Heart of London Business Alliance, Regent St & St James’s, Shaftesbury Capital, Veolia, The Portman Estate and Thames Technology. Theatre owners and groups continue their support this year including Disney On Stage, ATG Entertainment, Delfont Mackintosh Theatres, LW Theatres, Nimax Theatres, Nederlander Theatres, Shaftesbury Theatre, Theatre Royal Haymarket, Criterion Theatres, Trafalgar Entertainment, Concord Theatricals and Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
Cllr Ryan Jude, Westminster City Council Cabinet Member for Climate, Ecology and Culture, said:
“West End LIVE made its debut in Leicester Square two decades ago and has since grown into Europe’s largest free celebration of open-air theatre. Through our partnership with the Society of London Theatre, the impact of West End LIVE reaches far beyond a single weekend.
“Working together, we’re proud to be increasing access to cultural opportunities for residents and young people in Westminster. We want to ensure everyone has the chance to experience the amazing cultural opportunities we have on offer in our city and we are looking forward to seeing people celebrating an incredible 20 years of West End LIVE this summer.”
West End LIVE is free to attend. Throughout the weekend, performances and exclusive backstage content are streamed on Official London Theatre’s YouTube and social media channels.
List of announced performances at West End LIVE 2025
- 101 Dalmatians
- The Addams Family
- Back To The Future The Musical
- Bat Out Of Hell
- The Book Of Mormon
- Brigadoon
- Burlesque The Musical
- Cabaret
- Calamity Jane
- The Choir Of Man
- Clueless The Musical
- Coven
- The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
- The Devil Wears Prada
- The Diana Mixtape
- Disney’s Hercules
- Disney’s The Lion King
- Evita
- Fiddler On The Roof
- The Frogs
- G4
- The Great Gatsby
- Hadestown
- Hamilton
- Janie Dee’s Beautiful World Cabaret
- Just For One Day
- Lovestuck
- Magic Mike Live
- Mamma Mia!
- Westway Presents: Marisha Wallace
- Matilda The Musical
- Les Misérables
- MJ The Musical
- Moulin Rouge! The Musical
- My Neighbour Totoro
- National Youth Music Theatre
- Oliver!
- Operation Mincemeat
- Oscar At The Crown
- Peaky Blinders: The Redemption Of Thomas Shelby
- The Phantom Of The Opera
- Pop Off, Michaelangelo!
- The Producers
- Ride The Cyclone
- Roles We’ll Never Play
- Sabrage
- Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
- Sing Street
- Six
- Starlight Express
- This Is My Family
- Tina – The Tina Turner Musical
- Titanique
- Westway Presents: West End LIVE 20th Anniversary Concert
- Wicked
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