What’s on

West End LIVE showcases free performances from top West End musicals, live in Trafalgar Square.

Saturday 25^th June: 11am – 5pm

Sunday 26^th June: 12 midday – 5pm

West End LIVE is presented by Westminster City Council and the Society of London Theatre with support from the Mayor of London.

The show features free performances from London's most celebrated West End musicals, live and free in Trafalgar Square.

If you feel unwell, have symptoms of COVID-19 or have tested positive, do not travel to the event.

West End LIVE is a free event and you do not need a ticket. Entry is on a first come, first served basis.

Charing Cross, Embankment and Leicester Square tube stations are a five to ten-minute walk away.

Please check your journey before you travel. Train strikes are currently planned for Saturday 25 June.

West End LIVE is a popular event, and it is very likely that you will need to queue.

There is a fixed capacity for Trafalgar Square and once it is full, entry is on a one in, one out basis. Stewards will let you know approximate waiting times and we will get you into the event as quickly and safely as possible.

Thank you in advance for your co-operation – it will be worth it.

In a change from previous years, there will be one public entrance (Entrance A) to Trafalgar Square located on the north-west corner of Trafalgar Square, close to the National Gallery.

We advise arriving from the Haymarket end of Pall Mall East where Stewards will direct you.

Entrance B is for the accessible viewing area only.

Please make your way to the entrance arch on arrival, which will be clearly marked.

Entrance A (North-West corner) will open at 10.15am on Saturday and 11.15am on Sunday.

Entrance B (North-East corner): Accessible viewing area only, will open at 10.15am on Saturday and 11.15am on Sunday.

Times are subject to change at Event Organisers discretion on the day.

Entry will be on a first come, first served basis.

Bag searches will be in operation, and we ask you to keep luggage to a minimum. There will be food and drink vendors at the event or please do bring your own. Alcohol is not permitted.

The accessible viewing area is for wheelchair users and people with other accessibility requirements who are unable to stand for long periods or access the main body of the Square.

Please use Entrance B on the North-East corner (opposite St Martin-in-the-Fields), which is a dedicated entrance for the accessible viewing area only.

Entry is managed by stewards on a first come, first served basis. Demand for this area is high and to maximise the space, one companion or carer is permitted per guest.

Demand for this area is extremely high and we welcome your co-operation in ensuring it is available to those who need it most.

One this area reaches capacity, entry will be on a one in, one out basis. You may need to queue in addition to the entrance queue.

Event Stewards at this entrance will be able to advise on further appropriate locations by which you can enter the main body of the Square.

The accessible viewing area is seated only.

An accessible toilet will be located close to this area.

The event will be BSL interpreted.

Assistance Dogs are welcome.

An additional viewing area is available on Pall Mall East, just outside of the Square where the event is relayed live on screen, providing a more relaxed viewing environment for people who are not comfortable in crowds.

For any further accessibility enquiries, please email WestEndLive@westminster.gov.uk

If you require step free access to Trafalgar Square, please email westendlive@westminster.gov.uk

Once the Square is full, step free access will be on a one in, one out basis.

To ensure your safety and that of those around you, bag searches will be in operation on entry. Please do not bring large cases or bags. Left luggage facilities are available at Charing Cross station. Alcohol is not permitted.

The event will be filmed and photographed. By entering the event you are consenting to being filmed and photographed for use online, on social media and in broadcast media.

Free toilets are available in Trafalgar Square.

An accessible toilet is located on the North Terrace, close to the accessible viewing area.

An additional viewing area is available on Pall Mall East, just outside of the Square with the event being relayed live on screen, providing a more relaxed viewing environment.

This area is also suitable for wheelchair users or those who may not wish to be in the main body of the Square.

Entry to this area is via Entrance A, at the North-West corner of the Square.

If you’re unable to join us in person, follow us on the West End Live Instagram, Facebook and Twitter channels, and keep an eye on our YouTube channel for highlights from the weekend.

Please share your photos, videos, tweets and comments @WestEndLIVE

And keep an eye on Official London Theatre’s YouTube channel for highlights from the weekend.

The West End LIVE line-up will be announced around one week before the event. Please keep your eye on this web page and social media for details.

WHY CAN’T WEST END LIVE MOVE TO A BIGGER VENUE?

Trafalgar Square is in the heart of Theatreland, close to many West End theatres. This means shows and performers can get to us quickly and easily after their matinees and we can include performances from shows that wouldn’t be able to get to us if West End LIVE was further away.

The event is primarily organised and funded by Westminster City Council to showcase the West End, which is why it has to be located here. Trafalgar Square is also surrounded by great transport links which makes it easy for our audience to get to.

WHY ISN’T WEST END LIVE TICKETED?

We want to ensure the event is open to as many people as possible and keeping it as a non-ticketed event helps us to achieve this.

The range of performances throughout the day means that demand changes throughout the day.

Furthermore, free ticketed events have a history of non-attendance, particularly in bad weather, which would mean people without tickets could miss out unnecessarily. The only way to mitigate against this would be to charge a fee, which is not something we want to do.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

West End LIVE is an outdoor event without shelter, so please check the forecast and be prepared. We suggest layers and a raincoat if the forecast is cold and wet or sun cream and a hat if it’s sunny.

Please do bring your own food and soft drinks and make sure you drink plenty of water. Alcohol is not permitted. Light refreshments will be available to buy in the Square. 

DO I NEED A TICKET?

You do not need a ticket for West End LIVE. The event is free, and entry is on a first come, first served basis.

IS SEATING AVAILABLE?

West End LIVE is a standing event and there is no seating for the public except in the accessible viewing area.

There are two sponsor areas with seating. If you are interested in sponsoring West End LIVE, please email westendlive@westminster.gov.uk. West End LIVE would not be possible without the valued support of our sponsors.

CAN I PERFORM AT WEST END LIVE?

West End LIVE is a hugely popular event for which we receive hundreds of applications from potential performers. Unfortunately we do not have any availability within the programme for 2022.

CAN I BRING MY DOG?

Dogs are not permitted in the event except for Assistance Dogs. It is a very busy and loud event which is not suitable for animals. 

WILL THERE BE FOOD AND DRINK?

There will be food and drink vendors in the Square offering light snacks. You can bring your own food and drink with you but no alcohol please.

There is one water fountain in the Square for which there will be queues. Please bring your own water.

The event programme is available for sale in the merchandise tent and costs £5. The schedule will also be available at westendlive.co.uk and on social media.

If you have any specific questions about the event, please email WestEndLIVE@westminster.gov.uk

Please note this email address will not be monitored during the event.

If you have a media enquiry, please email mediateam@westminster.gov.uk

For sponsorship or partnership enquiries, please email rgibson@westminster.gov.uk