Musicals in Liverpool
October 2025
Top Hat The Musical
- 28 October 2025 – 1 November 2025
Liverpool Empire
Top Hat The Musical is a glamorous stage version of the classic 1935 Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers film. It is touring the UK with dazzling dance numbers, romantic comedy and Irving Berlin’s timeless songs.
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November 2025
HERE & NOW - The Steps Musical
- 25 November 2025 – 29 November 2025
Empire
HERE & NOW – The Steps Musical is a jukebox show built around the hits of pop group Steps, following a fresh original story. It is touring the UK and Ireland from 2025 into 2026.
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December 2025
Matilda The Musical
- 2 December 2025 – 4 January 2026
Empire
Matilda The Musical is the multi-award-winning adaptation of Roald Dahl’s much-loved story, featuring music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. It is touring the UK with its sharp humour, strong performances and inventive design.
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Elf The Musical
- 6 December 2025 – 7 December 2025
M&S Bank Arena
Elf The Musical is a festive stage version of the hit Christmas film, telling the story of Buddy, a human raised at the North Pole who sets out to find his real family. It is touring the UK with sparkling humour and holiday cheer.
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January 2026
Mary Poppins
- 14 January 2026 – 31 January 2026
Liverpool Empire
Mary Poppins is the beloved musical inspired by the stories of P. L. Travers and the classic Disney film. Featuring spectacular staging and timeless songs, it is touring the UK with a full-scale family production.
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The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
- 29 January 2026
Philharmonic
The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a concert-style touring show featuring the timeless hits of the legendary vocal group. It is touring the UK with live harmonies, slick moves and nostalgic charm.
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February 2026
Six
- 3 February 2026 – 7 February 2026
Empire
Six is a modern pop musical that reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII as a girl group telling their own stories. It is touring the UK with dazzling vocals, sharp humour and empowering energy.
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March 2026
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
- 9 March 2026 – 14 March 2026
Empire
Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a glittering jukebox musical about friendship, acceptance and self-expression. It is touring the UK with dazzling costumes, big disco hits and a heartwarming story.
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April 2026
Legally Blonde The Musical
- 14 April 2026 – 18 April 2026
Liverpool Empire
Legally Blonde The Musical is a fun and empowering show inspired by the film, following Elle Woods as she reinvents herself at Harvard Law School. It regularly tours the UK with charisma, comedic flair and bold song and dance.
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Miss Saigon
- 21 April 2026 – 2 May 2026
Empire
Miss Saigon is a powerful musical by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, set during the final days of the Vietnam War. It is touring the UK with a sweeping score and deeply emotional performances.
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May 2026
The Rocky Horror Show
- 4 May 2026 – 9 May 2026
Empire
The Rocky Horror Show is Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock musical celebrating individuality, freedom and fun. It is touring the UK with its cult energy, outrageous humour and audience participation.
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Sunny Afternoon
- 19 May 2026 – 23 May 2026
Empire
Sunny Afternoon is a jukebox musical telling the story of The Kinks and their rise to fame in the 1960s. It is touring the UK with classic hits, live musicians and a nostalgic look at British rock history.
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June 2026
The Karate Kid The Musical
- 2 June 2026 – 6 June 2026
Liverpool Empire
The Karate Kid – The Musical is a stage adaptation of the iconic 1984 film, reimagined for UK audiences and touring the UK from spring 2026.
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The Bodyguard
- 15 June 2026 – 20 June 2026
Liverpool Empire
The Bodyguard is a romantic thriller musical based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner. It is touring the UK with a powerhouse score and stunning stage production.
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July 2026
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
- 2 July 2026 – 8 August 2026
Liverpool Empire
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a spectacular stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 film, filled with pop anthems, glitter and romance. It is touring the UK with breathtaking design and high-energy performances.
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September 2026
Dirty Dancing
- 1 September 2026 – 5 September 2026
Liverpool Empire
Dirty Dancing is a stage adaptation of the iconic film, filled with romance, dance and the spirit of summer. It is touring the UK with breathtaking choreography and a soundtrack loved by generations.
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Waitress
- 7 September 2026 – 12 September 2026
Liverpool Empire
Waitress is a heartfelt musical featuring songs by Sara Bareilles, telling the story of a small-town woman who finds strength and hope through baking. It is touring the UK with warmth, humour and emotional honesty.
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Annie
- 22 September 2026 – 26 September 2026
Liverpool Empire
Annie is the classic family musical about optimism and hope, following a spirited orphan as she searches for her parents. The much loved show is touring the UK with a full orchestra and bright new staging.
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October 2026
Mean Girls The Musical
- 19 October 2026 – 31 October 2026
Empire
Mean Girls The Musical is a sharp and funny stage version of the hit 2004 film written by Tina Fey. It is touring the UK with fierce choreography, clever humour and a vibrant pop score.
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December 2026
Mamma Mia!
- 8 December 2026 – 3 January 2027
Liverpool Empire
Mamma Mia! is a joyful jukebox musical built around the songs of ABBA, telling a story of love, friendship and family on a sunlit Greek island. It is touring the UK with its signature mix of humour, music and dance.
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January 2027
Back to the Future The Musical
- 12 January 2027 – 6 February 2027
Liverpool Empire
Back to the Future The Musical is a stage adaptation of the iconic 1985 film, featuring a thrilling mix of rock music, time travel and spectacle. It is touring the UK after success in London’s West End.
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