Name: David Essex
Start: 2026-09-29T18:45:00
Location: The London Palladium

From the mythical stages of ancient Greece to the pulse of Latin rhythms, London's iconic theatres are gearing up for an unforgettable season of diverse performances. Whether it's the timeless allure of Disney's Hercules, the nostalgic tunes of David Essex, the eclectic sounds of Joe Jackson, or the passionate flamenco of the Gipsy Kings by André Reyes, there's something to captivate every audience.

A Season of Spectacular Performances at London's Premier Theatres

David Essex

LW Theatres

‘Wow is too small a word!’ (Broadway World) to describe My Neighbour Totoro, the ‘utterly spectacular’ (Telegraph), ‘remarkably beautiful’ (Financial Times) stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s beloved animated film. Winner of 6 Olivier Awards, this acclaimed production features ‘awe-inspiring’ (Time Out) large-scale puppetry and iconic songs from the film performed by a live band and singer.

My Neighbour Totoro

Gillian Lynne Theatre

Matilda The Musical is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl.

Matilda The Musical

Cambridge Theatre

GRAMMY®-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and best-selling author Richard Marx announces two headline shows at the iconic London Palladium in October 2026. These performances will celebrate the release of his upcoming album After Hours, out on 16 January 2026. Marx recently announced he would be joining Rod Stewart on tour, who is a guest on this album along with Kenny G, Chris Botti, Barbra Streisand collaborator Randy Waldman and more.

Richard Marx

The London Palladium

For decades, Reece Shearsmith has been collecting terrible things. The screaming skull of Glamis Castle, the Highgate vampire, sea devils, witch hunters and a talking mongoose called Gef. Some of them he found. Some of them found him. Now, for the first time, he opens the door.

Things I Took from the Dark as told by Reece Shearsmith

Katherine Jenkins OBE is officially the world’s most successful classical singer, having been named The Biggest Selling Classical Artist of the Century by Classic FM and earning a record-breaking 14 number-one albums since signing to Universal Classics at just 22.

Katherine Jenkins

Love Never Dies – Phantom of the Opera’s spectacular sequel – returns to the story 10 years after the Phantom’s disappearance from the Paris Opera House. Escaped to a new life in New York, he has finally found a place for his music to soar. All that is missing is Christine Daaé – the young soprano whose sensational talent enchanted the Phantom and saw him fall deeply and dangerously in love.

Love Never Dies

The roaring, rousing atmosphere of traditional Irish pubs will be brought to stages across the country as Emmy Award-winning group The Shamrocks embark on their debut UK tour.

The Shamrocks

After almost 60 years of life on the road, music legend Leo Sayer returns to the UK for what will be his final full UK tour. “I love performing for my fans and look forward to doing so for many more years, but this will be the last time I play so many dates across the country. I am not retiring, just slowing the number of live shows down a little”.

Leo Sayer

Craig and Charlie Reid return in 2026 with a highly anticipated 13th studio album and a string of major live dates across the UK.

The Proclaimers

Experience the legendary sound of Soul II Soul as they return to the stage for their highly anticipated October 2026 Tour. Emerging from the vibrant UK soundsystem culture of 1980s London, Soul II Soul rose from underground warehouse parties to global acclaim, redefining British black music and shaping generations with their iconic Funki Dred style.

Soul II Soul

LESLIE ODOM, JR. brings his extraordinary voice, magnetic stage presence, and genre-spanning artistry to the stage for an evening of music that is soulful, sophisticated, and deeply moving. This captivating concert features selections from the American Songbook, reimagined pop favourites, and beloved musical theatre classics — including special performances of songs from Hamilton, the Broadway phenomenon that earned Odom a Tony Award for his iconic portrayal of Aaron Burr.

Leslie Odom, Jr.

Q The Music presents a David Arnold James Bond Themed Concert Spectacular – a special one-off event celebrating Arnold’s iconic 007 scores, performed by a thrilling 60-piece orchestra.

James Bond Themed Concert Spectacular

First shooting to fame when he was chosen for the role of Jesus for the London production of ‘Godspell’, David received major awards which then saw him lead a cast at the Roundhouse and then in the West End for two years.

David Essex

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