Sunny Afternoon Tour Dates
Sunny Afternoon follows the early career of The Kinks, one of Britain’s most influential rock bands. It explores their struggles, success, and the creation of hits like "You Really Got Me" and "Waterloo Sunset." With a mix of humour and grit, the show captures the spirit of the 1960s.
The UK tour gives fans the chance to hear the classic songs performed live in a theatrical setting. It is a lively and nostalgic musical that celebrates one of the defining bands of British music history.
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Palace Theatre, Manchester
From 10 October 2025 to 18 October 2025
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The Alexandra Birmingham, Birmingham
From 21 October 2025 to 25 October 2025
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King’s Theatre, Glasgow
From 28 October 2025 to 1 November 2025
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Empire, Sunderland
From 4 November 2025 to 8 November 2025
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Grand Opera House, York
From 11 November 2025 to 15 November 2025
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New Victoria Theatre Woking, Woking
From 18 November 2025 to 22 November 2025
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New Wimbledon Theatre, London
From 25 November 2025 to 29 November 2025
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Swansea Arena, Swansea
From 2 December 2025 to 6 December 2025
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Theatre Royal Brighton, Brighton
From 17 December 2025 to 3 January 2026
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Alexandra Palace, London
From 15 January 2026 to 31 January 2026
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Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
From 3 February 2026 to 7 February 2026
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Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes
From 10 February 2026 to 14 February 2026
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Theatre Royal, Nottingham
From 17 February 2026 to 21 February 2026
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Grand Theatre, Leeds
From 24 February 2026 to 28 February 2026
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Malvern Theatres, Malvern
From 3 March 2026 to 7 March 2026
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Princess Theatre Torquay, Torquay
From 17 March 2026 to 21 March 2026
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New Theatre Oxford, Oxford
From 24 March 2026 to 28 March 2026
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Richmond Theatre, London
From 31 March 2026 to 4 April 2026
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Regent Theatre Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent
From 7 April 2026 to 11 April 2026
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Stockton Globe, Stockton
From 14 April 2026 to 18 April 2026
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Curve, Leicester
From 21 April 2026 to 25 April 2026
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Grand Theatre, Blackpool
From 28 April 2026 to 2 May 2026
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Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
From 5 May 2026 to 9 May 2026
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Eden Court, Inverness
From 12 May 2026 to 16 May 2026
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Empire, Liverpool
From 19 May 2026 to 23 May 2026
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Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
From 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026
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More about the show
Sunny Afternoon premiered in London’s West End in 2014, with a book by Joe Penhall and music and lyrics by Ray Davies of The Kinks. The production won four Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical. Its mix of biography and jukebox hits made it a hit with both critics and audiences.
The show covers themes of fame, creativity, and the challenges of success, while filling the stage with the raw energy of The Kinks’ music. It has been praised for its strong performances and vibrant staging. The UK tour continues to honour the band’s lasting impact on British rock and roll.