Dirty Dancing Returns to London! Get Ready for the Time of Your Life at the Brand-New Capital Theatre
London, get ready to step back into the summer of ’63 — Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage is returning to the capital in a whole new way!
The iconic stage show will open on Friday 16 October 2026 at the brand-new Capital Theatre at Westfield London, bringing audiences even closer to the action than ever before.
🎟️ Tickets go on sale Monday 1 December 2025 at dirtydancingonstage.co.uk
A Stunning New Home for a Global Favourite
Originally set to open in 2025, the show will now launch in 2026 at the purpose-built 620-seat Capital Theatre, an exciting new venue tucked into the southwest corner of Westfield London in Shepherd’s Bush.
With no seat more than nine rows from the stage, this intimate, flexible theatre is designed to put you right at the heart of the story. Expect:
✨ A premium auditorium with incredible views from every seat
✨ First-class backstage areas, rehearsal spaces and creative facilities
✨ A welcoming café, on-site box office and a seven-day-a-week merch store
✨ Easy access via four major Tube stations plus 5,000 parking spaces
Whether you’re arriving by car, Central Line, or carrying a watermelon, you’ll have no trouble getting there.
Experience Dirty Dancing Like Never Before
The officially endorsed stage production of Dirty Dancing has wowed millions around the world — and now it’s returning to London with a fresh, intimate staging that brings every moment closer than ever.
Expect the thrill of:
💃 Sizzling choreography
🎶 35 iconic hit songs including Hungry Eyes, Hey Baby, Do You Love Me? and, of course, (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life
✨ The legendary final lift — live and up close
👀 A fully staged production featuring over 40 performers
Step back to Kellerman’s resort, where Baby meets the irresistible Johnny Castle and is pulled into a world of passion, dance, and unforgettable summer memories.
A Fresh Take on a Beloved Story
This new production reimagines the classic script, music, and iconic moments — from Baby’s hilarious “carrying a watermelon” introduction to her powerhouse final dance.
Follow Baby as she falls in love, faces family expectations, befriends Penny, and confronts Robbie and Vivien… all set to one of the most famous soundtracks of all time.
It’s the Dirty Dancing you love — but closer, bolder, and more electrifying than ever.
