The Biggest Tours Coming To Liverpool In 26/27

Kevin, January 8th, 2026

The West End Right On Your Doorstep!

From the waterfront wonders of The Albert Dock to the world-class culture of The Beatles and LFC, Liverpool knows how to make scousers proud! Whether it's a night out at the Royal Court or catching a show at the Empire, this Merseyside marvel is rolling out the red carpet for a blockbuster line-up of touring shows heading your way in 2026 and 2027 - take a look below!

Tours Coming To Liverpool 26/267

Mary Poppins at Liverpool Empire Theatre

Mary Poppins

14 - 31 Jan

Liverpool Empire Theatre

Everyone's favourite governess returns to the stage to bring us a spoonful of sugar! Join Mary Poppins, Bert, Jane and Michael as the wonderful story of Mary Poppins comes to life on stage in this spectacular production from Cameron Mackintosh and Disney. Based on P.L. Travers cherished stories and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film Mary Poppins first appeared on the London stage back in the early naughties where it ran for three years before it headed over to Broadway where it won a Tony Award for best musical and ran for almost six years!

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Six at Liverpool Empire Theatre

Six

3 - 7 Feb

Liverpool Empire Theatre

The Queens are back - and they're taking on the rest of the UK! With five Olivier award nominations and a 2022 Tony Award for Best Original Score, this vibrant take on British history has dazzled both the West End and Broadway! Henry VIII's hunt for an heir and his love of beheadings has made him one of the most famous monarchs in Britain's history, with the tale of his six unfortunate wives the stock of any school history lesson. Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, Six tells the story of these women via a brand-new musical!

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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at Liverpool Empire Theatre

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

9 - 14 Mar

Liverpool Empire Theatre

An adaptation of one of the most popular Australian movies of all time, Priscilla Queen of The Desert is the hilarious and uplifting story of a trio of drag queens and the chaos they cause as they take to the road for a one-off gig in a remote town in the outback. Filled with humour, heartwarming moments and fantastic disco tunes, this is one trip you'll want to hitch a ride on. Don't miss out as Priscilla parks up at a theatre near you on this much anticipated new tour!

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Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton at St George's Hall

Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton

9 Jan - 26 Mar

St George's Hall

Dearest Gentle Reader, the ton is abuzz with the exciting news, the hunt for the Queen's new diamond has been a rousing success, and our good friends at fever are celebrating with a candlelit night of the finest music that society has to offer. Join the esteemed string ensemble as they lead you through the glorious melodies from Netflix and Shondaland's smash hit Bridgerton. After all, why settle for the television show when one can have the live experience?

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Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals at Liverpool Empire Theatre

Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals

Fri 29 May

Liverpool Empire Theatre

Stepping out of the ballroom and onto a stage near you! Back by popular demand, your favourite Strictly professionals are on the road again in 2026, bringing this electrifying dance-fest with them. Following a phenomenal debut last year, that saw high critical and audience praise, you'll get to see the talented pros as they shimmy, waltz, tango and more in a dazzling live experience. So get rhinestoning your spandex and work on those tans for this Strictly spectacular affair!

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Legally Blonde at Liverpool Empire Theatre

Legally Blonde

14 - 18 Apr

Liverpool Empire Theatre

Justice never looked so good! The fabulous Legally Blonde music bends and snaps into a theatre near you as this fantastic production from Curve Leicester heads out on a brand new UK tour! Based on the iconic MGM movie, this '00s nostalgia fest for everyone features music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and a book by Heather Hach and direction from Nikolai Foster. Follow Elle Woods' journey from sparkly pink popular girl to a kick-ass law student as she discovers she's so much more than the loser boyfriend who dumped her for not being 'serious' enough. Ugh!

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To Kill A Mockingbird at Liverpool Empire Theatre

To Kill A Mockingbird

12 - 16 May

Liverpool Empire Theatre

Oscar winner Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird was last seen in the West End in 2022. Now, The King and I director Bartlett Sher brings this Tony-winning, seminal story on a nationwide tour in 2025! To Kill a Mockingbird tells the story of a Black man accused of rape in pre-Civil Rights era Alabama and the noble lawyer who defends him.

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Moulin Rouge! The Musical at Liverpool Empire Theatre

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

2 Jul - 8 Aug

Liverpool Empire Theatre

Spectacular, specular! The Broadway and West End smash hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical is now setting out in a UK Tour! A thrilling experience for audiences, this marvellous production is based on the iconic Baz Lurhmann film of the same name and is directed by Alex Timbers, with gorgeously designed by Derek McLane. Evoking the film's Demi-Monde flavour, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a sumptuous experience, from the moment you take your seat!

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2:22 - A Ghost Story at Liverpool Empire Theatre

2:22 - A Ghost Story

6 - 11 Apr

Liverpool Empire Theatre

The edge-of-your-seat supernatural thriller is ready to haunt the rest of the UK after scaring West End audiences silly since 2021! 2:22 - A Ghost Story is brought to you by award-winning writer and creator of hit BBC podcast The Battersea Poltergeist, Danny Robins, and directed by Matthew Dunster. Will you believe in ghosts once the clock strikes 2:22?

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Sunny Afternoon at Liverpool Empire Theatre

Sunny Afternoon

19 - 23 May

Liverpool Empire Theatre

This hit musical is back and ready to head out on tour, giving audiences across the UK the chance to discover the story of The Kinks - sprinkled with a little Olivier-winning musical stardust, of course! Written by Joe Penhall with music and lyrics provided by Ray Davies, Sunny Afternoon was a hit in London in 2014, where the production scooped up four 2015 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical. It's time to Come Dancing once more!

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