Cheap Christmas theatre tickets in London
Planning a festive trip to the West End? Here are family-friendly shows that suit a Christmas outing, with the best-value way into each one. Tap a show to compare every route.
Festive picks with lottery, rush or day seats
- Beetlejuice · Prince Edward Theatre · ⚡ Rush from £25
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child · Palace Theatre · 📱 Rush or lottery from £28
- My Neighbour Totoro · Gillian Lynne Theatre · ⚡ Rush from £18
- Wicked · Apollo Victoria Theatre · ⚡ Rush from £28
More festive favourites (book direct)
We haven't found a lottery, rush or day-seat scheme for these yet, so the official box office or the Leicester Square booth is the place to look.
- Disney's The Lion King · Lyceum Theatre · no known deal yet
- Mamma Mia! · Novello Theatre · no known deal yet
- Matilda The Musical · Cambridge Theatre · no known deal yet
- Oliver! · Gielgud Theatre · no known deal yet
- Paddington The Musical · Savoy Theatre · no known deal yet
- The Play That Goes Wrong · Duchess Theatre · no known deal yet
Christmas booking tips
- Book early for December weekends. Saturday matinees and the days around Christmas are the busiest of the year, so if you have a fixed date with family, book regular seats well ahead.
- Enter lotteries for several dates. Lottery entries are free in the TodayTix app, so enter for a few December performances to boost your chances. Wins are usually one or two tickets.
- Rush suits flexible days. Rush seats drop at 10am on the day, first come, first served. Good for a spontaneous trip on a quieter weekday in the holidays.
- Day seats need an early start. Shows like The Phantom of the Opera release day seats each morning. See our day seats guide.
- Check holiday schedules. Many shows change performance times or rest on Christmas Day, so check the official site before you plan.
Giving theatre as a gift
Lottery and rush seats can't be booked ahead as a present, so for a gift it's best to buy regular tickets for a set date from the official box office. We haven't verified gift voucher schemes for these shows, so ask the box office directly:
Deals last checked 2026-10-22. Prices and schemes change often: always confirm on the official source before you buy. Prices marked "from" are the lowest we have seen, not a guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Which West End shows are good for a family Christmas trip?
Popular family picks we track include Beetlejuice, Disney's The Lion King, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Mamma Mia!, Matilda The Musical, My Neighbour Totoro, Oliver!, Paddington The Musical, The Play That Goes Wrong, Wicked. Always check each show's official age guidance before booking.
Can I use a lottery or rush ticket over Christmas?
Yes, where a show runs one. Enter TodayTix lotteries for several December dates, or try Rush at 10am on the day. Seats are limited, usually one or two per win, so for a fixed family date book regular seats early.
Can I buy West End theatre tickets as a gift?
Yes. Buy regular tickets for a set date from the show's official box office. Lottery and rush seats can't be bought in advance as gifts.
Why a comparison site for theatre?
There's a comparison site for everything. Why not theatre? We cut through the noise and put every option on the table, clear and simple. Before you buy that £100 ticket, check there isn't a £30 rush waiting for you first.
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