Best UK musicals on tour 2025: From Disney to West End shows coming to UK venues near you
Travel from the prisons of Chicago to the court of King Henry VIII without leaving your city this year. Here are the best musicals on tour.
Stephen Sondheim wrote a song called There's No Place Like London – but was he right?
While the West End is undoubtedly the birthplace of musicals (sorry Broadway, but it's true), we can't help but notice that most major shows have outgrown their London home and moved out over the last few years.
From renowned classics like The Wizard of Oz and Chicago to more recent hits like Dear Evan Hansen, many shows are making their way across the country on tour.
This recent upswing in travelling musicals can only be considered a good thing as, instead of spending your weekends buying expensive train tickets into town, you can find a top quality West End show right on your doorstep.
Most of these touring shows also bring big names to your local area, like Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe in Kinky Boots.
Plus, seats are bound to be cheaper - as we've covered in our how to get cheap theatre tickets piece, the cost of West End performances has gone up massively in the past few years.
Not convinced? That's OK, you can still take a look at our guide to the best West End shows. But otherwise, here are the best musicals to see on tour.
Wondering about the best family-friendly options? Here are the best kids theatre shows, or check out the best Shakespeare plays. Plus, the longest-running West End shows and the biggest celebrities coming to the West End in 2025.
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- Musicals on tour Manchester
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- Musicals on tour Bristol
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Save on West End shows and more with London Theatre Week
When it comes to buying theatre tickets, there's no time like the present – especially since it's London Theatre Week!
It's now the eighth year of this initiative, which offers tickets to over 70 London-based productions for either £15, £25 or £35.
So, whether you want to treat the little ones to big musicals like The Lion King or Mrs Doubtfire for less, or save on tickets to a Greek tragedy like Elektra, you can do just that thanks to London Theatre Week.
Save on plays and musicals at TodayTix during London Theatre Week
What musicals are on tour in the UK for 2025?
Six
It's the six wives of Henry VIII as you've never seen them before— funny, sexy and honest. This spectacular musical is a great night out, with pop and ballad earworms coming to cities across the UK from February until December 2025.
Buy Six tickets from £15 at ATG Tickets
Hamilton
This iconic rap musical was an instant smash hit ever since it was first released in 2015. Now fans in Liverpool, Sunderland and Glasgow can catch the story of founding father Alexander Hamilton live on their doorstep in 2025.
Buy Hamilton tickets from £15 at ATG tickets
And don't forget to read our Inside No. 9 review.
Here You Come Again — The New Dolly Parton Musical
If you can't get enough of the legendary Dolly Parton, then you'll be delighted to hear that another musical that showcases her songs is coming to the UK. Catch Here You Come Again in York, Sunderland, Wimbledon, Glasgow and Manchester in 2025.
Buy Here You Come Again — The New Dolly Parton Musical tickets from £15 at ATG tickets
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Only Fools and Horses the Musical
This September, Only Fools and Horses the Musical will be heading out on tour, starring comedy legend Paul Whitehouse as Grandad. Whether you're a fan of the TV series or not, prepare to laugh your head off at the antics of Del Boy and Rodney, as they get caught in yet another whacky scheme. Plus, you'll be treated to musical contributions from the iconic Chas & Dave.
Mary Poppins
You won't need a spoonful of sugar to enjoy this classic musical. From April 2025 to November 2025, Mary Poppins is taking her bag and umbrella to Manchester, Milton Keynes and Sunderland.
Shop Mary Poppins tour tickets from £15 at ATG Tickets
Dear Evan Hansen
Dear Evan Hansen follows a young - and very anxious - boy who gets unintentionally caught up in a web of lies of his own making. The musical shot to fame in 2016, featuring Pitch Perfect star Ben Platt, and now it's heading on its first ever UK tour this year. Kicking off in September, the show will be heading to 26 venues across the country – does anybody have a map?
Shop Dear Evan Hansen tour tickets from £13 at ATG Tickets
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Who doesn't love a classic? Everyone's favourite flying car Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is returning to the UK stage throughout 2025 with Eastenders star Liam Fox playing the role of Grandpa Potts.
Buy Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tickets from £15 at ATG Tickets
Chicago
Chicago's tour will get going in October and run all the way until August 2025. It's a show of lies, murder and fame - but above all, jazz. Make sure you don't miss this razzle-dazzling musical when it arrives.
Shop Chicago tour tickets from £15 at ATG Tickets
Here & Now — The Steps Musical
This jukebox musical tells the story Caz, who works at seaside superstore Better Best Bargains, all soundtracked by the music of the iconic band Steps. Catch this production across the UK from February 2025 until April 2026.
Buy Here & Now — The Steps Musical tickets from £14.75 at ATG Tickets
The Book of Mormon
Hello! Iconic comedy musical The Book of Mormon will be stopping in Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham and more this autumn.
Shop the Book of Mormon tour tickets from £15 at ATG Tickets
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
Not only is Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat going on tour, but the Edinburgh date will star musical theatre icon Donny Osmond as the Pharaoh. This fabulously colourful musical is not one to miss when it arrives in your city.
Shop Joseph tour tickets from £15 at ATG Tickets
Hairspray
Never mind Good Morning Baltimore; in 2025, it's going to be Good Morning Glasgow, Aylesbury, Bristol, Woking and Sunderland, as the iconic musical Hairspray makes its way around the UK.
Buy Hairspray tickets from £13 at ATG Tickets
Calamity Jane
We're slightly jumping the gun (as it were) with this one, but Calamity Jane is heading on tour in 2025 from January to September. Starring West End legend Carrie Hope Fletcher as Calamity herself.
Buy Calamity Jane tickets from £15 at ATG Tickets
Musicals on tour near me
Still not sure what to see? That's OK - below we've also broken down the touring musicals by city, so you can see what's coming into your area and when.
Musicals on tour in Manchester
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang | 11th-16th March 2025
- Here You Come Again| 4th-8th February 2025
- Here & Now - The Steps Musical | 2nd-13th September 2025
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat | 26th February-9th March 2025
Musicals on tour in Birmingham
- Dear Evan Hansen | 17th-21st June 2025
- Chicago | 14th-19th April 2025
Musicals on tour in Oxford
- Only Fools and Horses The Musical | 10th-15th March 2025
- Chicago | 24th February-1st March 2025
- Six | 9th-13th December 2025
- Here & Now - The Steps Musical |17th-22nd February 2025
Musicals on tour in Milton Keynes
- Only Fools and Horses The Musical | 17th-29th March 2025
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat | 6th-10th August 2025
- Here & Now - The Steps Musical | 31st March-4th April 2026
Musicals on tour in Bristol
- Chicago | 19th-24th May 2025
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang | 29th April-4th May
- Only Fools and Horses The Musical | 27th January-8th February 2025
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat | 12th-22nd March 2025
Musicals on tour in Edinburgh
- Six | 21st-25th October 2025
- Only Fools and Horses | 5th – 9th Nov 2024
- Here & Now - The Steps Musical | 24th February-1st March 2026
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