Valentine's Day Theatre Tickets In London

Prepare to be blown away come 14th February - and not just by your date. London's theatre scene is a force to be reckoned with, thanks to a whole host of musicals and shows. From immersive performances to quirky comedy and unusual storytelling, check out where to find the best London theatre shows for Valentine's Day.

London Theatre For Valentine's Day

Last edited by Jasmine Lee Kennedy

Last updated on 4th February 2026




The Candlelight Club

Grab your dance partner and head over to The Candlelight Club for a night of Prohibition-era jazz. Don your best vintage frock and prepare for a Gatsby-style bash – complete with Champagne and a three-course set menu. 

Scandalous!

@ The George IV on Sun, 15th Feb 2026 @ 20:00 - 22:00

Scandalous! may flirt with fantasy, but its message is anything but superficial. Set against the intoxicating backdrop of Venice Carnival, this musical cirque cabaret peels back centuries of myth to spotlight the fearless women who lived and loved without permission. You can expect breathtaking circus acts, sumptuous costumes and powerful live vocals that pull you deep into a world of masked intrigue.

Rather than glorifying conquest, the show reclaims history, celebrating women as Casanova's equals: sharp, sensual and fiercely independent. 

The Murdér Express Part Deux -Jewel Of The Empire

@ Pedley Street Station on Various dates from Friday 6th February 2026

Hop aboard The Murdér Express for the most thrilling Valentine's Day theatre show in London that you're likely to find. An immersive crime drama will play out in the aisles of this treacherous train carriage, as you dine on a three-course feast and try to help the characters catch a killer.

Valentine's Murder Mystery

@ Mr Fogg's Residence on Sat, 14th Feb 2026 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

The couple that solves crime together, stays together. Get down to Mr. Fogg's Residence to put that theory to the test this Valentine's. 

In the year 1873, a man has been fatally poisoned at the Mayfair home of Mr. Phileas J. Fogg. Under the guidance of Inspector Fix, you'll follow hints in themed cocktails, interrogate intriguing suspects and crack the case. Grab your tickets to Poison at the Card Table - A Gentleman Struck Down in Mayfair for just £64.80.

Alcotraz London: Cell Block Two-One-Two

@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: London on Various dates from Friday 6th February 2026

This immersive theatrical adventure will give you and your date a Valentine's Day weekend to remember. You'll both get to don those famous orange jumpsuits and smuggle in hooch like a couple of criminals, where your cell mates will be waiting to whip up some prison-grade cocktails. 

Matilda: The Musical

@ Cambridge Theatre on Various dates from Friday 6th February 2026

Brought to life by the Royal Shakespeare Company, Matilda the Musical is based on the classic story by Roald Dahl. Follow the magical tale of schoolgirl Matilda as she is ignored by her parents but becomes the most powerful person in school, taking down the evil Miss Trunchbull.

This amazing show has won over 100 international awards since its debut in 2010, featuring original songs by Tim Minchin and a by Dennis Kelly. You can nab tickets from just £25, taking place at the Cambridge Theatre.

Shadowlands Tickets

@ Aldwych Theatre on Various dates from Friday 6th February 2026

Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington) is back with his critically acclaimed performance in the West End transfer of Shadowlands. 

Set in the quiet world of 1950s Oxford, you'll follow don and author C. S. Lewis as he opens his heart to a surprising and transformative romance with a spirited poet. But when she is diagnosed with a terminal illness, their bond is tested in ways neither could have imagined.

Grab your ticket to this limited run at the Aldwych Theatre from just £37.

Phantom of the Opera

@ His Majesty's Theatre on Various dates from Friday 6th February 2026

Take your seat to experience the thrill of the West End's most haunting love story, Phantom of the Opera, at His Majesty's Theatre. Widely considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular productions in history, this stellar run stars Dean Chisnall as The Phantom, Lily Kerhoas as Christine Daaé and Joe Griffiths-Brown as Raoul.

Come for the incredible performances, stay for the sensational score, featuring the classics, Music of the Night, All I Ask of You and Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again. Secure your seats from just £37.