WHAT'S ON AT THE ALEXANDRA, BIRMINGHAM
What's On at The Alexandra, Birmingham
Most Popular Shows and Events at The Alexandra, Birmingham
Mon 14 Dec 2026 - Sat 2 Jan 2027
Mon 28 Sep - Sun 4 Oct 2026
What's On at The Alexandra, Birmingham
Legally Blonde
Wednesday 1 - Saturday 4 April 2026
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production starring Amber Davies (Pretty Woman, 9 to 5 The Musical) as Elle!This ultimate feel-good rom-co...
Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile
Tuesday 7 - Saturday 11 April 2026
On board a luxurious cruise under the heat of the Egyptian sun, a couple?s idyllic honeymoon is cut short by a brutal murder. As secrets that have been buried in the sands of time finally resurface, can the world-famous detective, Hercule P...
Theatre Tour
Saturday 11 April 2026
Have you ever wondered what it?s like to go backstage at The Alex? Why not book one of our backstage theatre tours? Each tour will give you a unique insight into one of the most historic theatres in the West Midlands....
Max Amini
Monday 13 - Tuesday 14 April 2026
Step into the electric world of Iranian American comedy sensation Max Amini!Since bursting onto the scene in Los Angeles in 2002, he's captured the hearts of tens of thousands of fans worldwide. Thrilling audiences as a headline act, Max is...
Ruby Wax
Saturday 18 April 2026
It's almost easier to say whom Ruby Wax DIDN'T meet, interview and coax fascinating insights from in her huge TV shows 'Ruby Wax Meets' and 'Full Wax'. Donald Trump, OJ Simpson, Pamala Anderson, Madonna and many more. Her provocative, abras...
The Ballad of Johnny & June
Tuesday 21 - Saturday 25 April 2026
Love is a burning thing, and no one burned brighter than Johnny Cash and June Carter. He was a small-town musician and storyteller with a voice that stirred the soul. She was the comedienne of the first family of country music. The Ballad o...
Single White Female
Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 May 2026
Based on the iconic 90's psychological thriller, the world premiere stage production of Single White Female is a bold and modern reimagining of the best-selling book and hit movie, that coined a phrase and led a generation to fear a stilett...
Operation Mincemeat
Monday 11 - Saturday 16 May 2026
Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It's London's biggest hit with 77 Five-Star reviews making it the best-reviewed show in West End history. Now also a Tony-nominated Best Musical on Broadway! The year ...
Nick Mohammed is Mr Swallow
Friday 22 May 2026
After a sell-out 2023 UK tour and extended run in London's West End, Taskmaster loser Nick Mohammed returns as his critically acclaimed alter-ego Mr. Swallow with a brand new show. Show Pony has been described by Mr. Swallow as "payback ...
Moonlight - The Philip Lynott Enigma
Saturday 23 May 2026
Moonlight tells a deeper story of an Irish rock music icon ? exploring Philip Lynott?s formative years, his struggles, and his legacy and inspiration to musicians around the world, honouring him in the pantheon of great Irish poets....
Ministry of Science LIVE - Science Saved The World
Monday 25 May 2026
Direct from London's West End. Over the last few years Science has led the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK's favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever! Join the presenters as they dive deep into the w...
The Shawshank Redemption
Tuesday 26 - Saturday 30 May 2026
Despite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murders of his wife and her lover. Incarcerated in the notorious Shawshank facility, he quickly learns that no one can survive alone. Andy stri...
Annie
Tuesday 2 - Saturday 6 June 2026
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan's orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver War...
BMOS Presents We Will Rock You
Tuesday 9 - Saturday 13 June 2026
BMOS Musical Theatre Company proudly presents the ultimate rock musical experience - a night of unforgettable music, rebellion, and pure energy in We Will Rock You!...
Patel's Millions 2
Sunday 14 June 2026
The smash-hit comedy is back with a brand new show. It?s bigger, bolder and bursting with foot tapping Bollywood songs, dazzling dances and laugh out loud comedy....
Peppa Pig's Big Family Show
Tuesday 16 - Wednesday 17 June 2026
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it's an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Dad...
Endless Love The Show
Thursday 18 June 2026
Brimming with iconic hits and timeless classics, this spectacular show features chart-toppers including I?m Coming Out, Dancing on the Ceiling, Upside Down, Say You Say Me, Chain Reaction, All Night Long, Ain?t No Mountain High Enough, Hell...
Amy & Carlos - Reborn
Friday 19 June 2026
Having made a stunning return to the Strictly dancefloor, Amy Dowden MBE, accompanied by fellow sensational Strictly Come Dancing star Carlos Gu, truly feels Reborn. Back on stage following a triumphant and acclaimed debut season, Amy and C...
Nadiya Bychkova & The Overtones - Jukebox Idols
Saturday 20 June 2026
Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova and the platinum-selling vocal harmony group The Overtones have announced they will star together in a brand new show for 2025 called Jukebox Idols. From the producers of the West End smash hit Rip...
And Then There Was... Phil
Sunday 21 June 2026
The iconic tracks The signature drum duets And the 1978 mirror tour breathtaking visuals And Then There Was?Phil celebrates the most impactful artist and performer of our times, showcasing Genesis? incredible prog rock repertoire?including ...
Richard Ayoade - Afterthoughts
Thursday 25 June 2026
Partially recognisable for being in The IT Crowd, his acclaimed films Submarine and The Double, he has also hosted TV landfill like Travel Man and The Crystal Maze, and lent his nasal voice to The Boxtrolls, Early Man, Soul and The Bad Guys...
The Princess Proms
Sunday 28 June 2026
An enchanting family concert with Enchanted Voices singing the magical music from Frozen, Wicked, Moana, Kpop Demon Hunters, Taylor Swift, Wizard of Oz, Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin, Anastasia, Pocahontas and more.  ...
The Spy Who Came in from The Cold
Tuesday 30 June - Saturday 4 July 2026
For the first time ever, a novel by John le Carre - the undisputed master of the modern spy genre whose works include Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Night Manager - is brought to life in a thrilling stage adaptation. Starring ...
The Rocky Horror Show
Monday 6 - Saturday 11 July 2026
Having been seen by over 35 million theatregoers, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids-Brad and his fiancee Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way t...
The Choir of Man
Tuesday 14 - Saturday 18 July 2026
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash hit is now on its first ever UK tour. Welcome to THE CHOIR OF MAN, the best pub in the world... Come ready to drink in the excitement!Brimming with hits from artists suc...
The Karate Kid The Musical
Tuesday 21 - Saturday 25 July 2026
The Karate Kid - The Musical brings the legendary 1984 film to life on stage. Don't miss the unforgettable theatrical experience of the season as this heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with spectacular musical numbers and dazzlingl...
The Greatest Hits of Motown - How Sweet It Is
Thursday 27 August 2026
Truly outstanding, this is the best Motown experience you will ever have seen!Now in its 18th successive year, this stunning 100% live show combine's first class music together with slick choreography and an amazing band. You'll be 'Dancing...
The Mousetrap
Thursday 3 - Saturday 12 September 2026
Producer, Brian Fenty, is delighted to announce that Agatha Christie's iconic thriller and the world's longest running play, The Mousetrap will embark on a major UK tour from September 2026 running through to 2027. The tour forms part of wi...
The Magic of The Beatles
Sunday 13 September 2026
The Magic of The Beatles is one of the UK's leading Beatles tribute shows who play to ecstatic sell-out audiences all over the world. The stars of this lavish production not only look and sound like John, Paul, George and Ringo, they also g...
Off The Hook - Daz and Will Unhooked
Monday 14 September 2026
Daz Black (Daz Games) and Will, of the successful fishing, adventure and travel YouTube channel Off The Hook, are hitting the road for the first time, bringing their Unhooked show to a theatre near you! Expect laughs, audience participation...
The Illegal Eagles - Eagles Tribute Band
Tuesday 15 September 2026
In 2026, the Illegal Eagles celebrate an incredible 30 years on the road with their brand-new Hotel California Tour. Renowned for their flawless vocals, stunning guitars, and an uncanny ability to recreate the legendary sound of the Eagle...
Piff and Pop's Magic Shoppe
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Bringing together two icons of magic for the first time in the UK for an unmissable stage spectacular. This unique show is the result of the pairing of legendary magician Penn Jillette, of world-renowned duo Penn & Teller, (who will tour th...
Sam Campbell
Thursday 17 - Friday 18 September 2026
With a signature style that marries absurdist loops and razor-sharp observational wit- from surreal YouTube shorts to mainstream TV and podcast success - Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Taskmaster champion and surrealist genius, Australian c...
Fin Taylor: The Pre-emptive Comeback Special
Saturday 19 September 2026
After the whirlwind success of his chart-topping podcast Fin vs History and interview series Fin vs the Internet, it?s his biggest tour yet. But with the shows on sale so far in advance, the question remains: will he fall off the tightrope ...
Phil Wang
Sunday 20 September 2026
UH OH. Phil Wang's back with a new stand - up show, and he's older than ever before. He's got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom. His eyes shine with good humour. His shoulders groan under the weight of being the only cool millennial ...
Steve Steinman's Anything For Love - The Meat Loaf Story
Monday 21 September 2026
Steve Steinman, the highly acclaimed show producer and No. 1 recording artist, brings you his smash-hit production Anything for Love. The show will feature Steve's very own No. 1 hit, Everything They Said Was True, written by Meat Loaf and ...
Gary Delaney
Tuesday 22 September 2026
Gary Delaney's last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates. People laughed a lot and kept coming back. His videos have hundreds of millions of views. So now he's doing it all again with a brand new show. All new jokes and utt...
Murderous Minds with Emma Kenny
Sunday 27 September 2026
The nationwide sell-out success of Killer Couples, best-selling author, Psychologist, and leading crime commentator Emma Kenny returns with a brand-new live show that probes the darkest corners of humanity. Murderous Minds takes you on a gr...
Lord of the Dance
Monday 28 September - Sunday 4 October 2026
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of...
Burlesque the Musical
Tuesday 6 - Saturday 17 October 2026
Following its critically acclaimed World Premier at the Opera House Manchester and a West End run, Burlesque the Musical Wagon-Wheel-Watusi's on a new UK tour. In a world hidden beneath city lights, everything sparkles in seduction, and liv...
Lenny Henry: Still At Large
Monday 19 October 2026
Part stand-up, part storytelling and part conversation with himself (and with you), this new live show sees Lenny return to the experiences that shaped him while also exploring the ideas, challenges and creative sparks driving him today. F...
Jonathan Pie
Wednesday 21 October 2026
 Jonathan Pie, the UK's angriest news reporter returns for a brand-new Live Show, This is The End of The World according to Jonathan Pie. Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer's Labour and the fact that he voted...
Russell Howard
Thursday 22 - Sunday 25 October 2026
Russell Howard is back with a brand-new stand-up tour in 2026. After breaking records with sold-out shows across the globe, 'one of the world's top comedians' (The Sunday Times) is inviting you back into the room: no phones, no distractions...
Paranormal Activity
Tuesday 27 - Saturday 31 October 2026
The chilling theatrical experience will give audiences a chance to witness the haunting phenomenon that has taken the West End by storm. The tour news news follows the recent announcement that, following phenomenal demand, Paranormal Activi...
Jersey Boys
Monday 2 - Saturday 21 November 2026
The internationally acclaimed stage sensation Jersey Boys is working its way back around the UK! The boys are back as the original Tony®-winning sensation returns for its 20th Anniversary Tour! Go behind the music and inside the story of F...
Adam Rowe
Sunday 29 November 2026
Host of the global smash-hit podcast Have A Word & star of Live At The Apollo, Adam Rowe is hitting the road across the UK with his brand-new stand-up tour Fashionism. ...
The ELO Experience - Tribute to Electric Light Orchestra
Friday 11 December 2026
The ELO Experience have been bringing the music of Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light orchestra to the live stage since 2006. The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction - suffice to say that be...
Mean Girls
Monday 14 December 2026 - Saturday 2 January 2027
Direct from the West End, MEAN GIRLS is the smash-hit musical comedy from an award-winning creative team including Tina Fey (30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Saturday Night Live). Faye Tozer* - Steps icon, TV personality and West End act...
The Silence of the Lambs
Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 January 2027
Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now... Come face to face with the chilling cultural phenomenon THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS as it makes its world stageplay premiere in 2026. Based on Thomas Harris's gripping literary masterpiece, this e...
Dirty Dancing
Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 January 2027
Dirty Dancing returns with a UK and Irish tour. Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny...
Ed Gamble
Sunday 31 January 2027
Everyone's annoying cousin, Ed Gamble, is going back on tour in 2027 across the UK & Ireland with some more of his stand-up grot. So come and see the self-appointed Crown Prince of Visualised Companion Podcasts harrumph about the stage. Co-...
Nathan Carter
Thursday 25 February 2027
Quickly becoming one of the UK's most prolific touring artists, wowing crowds with his sensational live show, Liverpudlian Irish country pop star Nathan Carter returns. One of the UK's most exciting live performers, his energetic showmanshi...
Maisie Adam - Whatsherface
Friday 26 February 2027
Join the ?tall, chaotic one with the weird hair?* as she returns with her trademark wit, firecracker gags, and probably a few angry outbursts along the way. *A genuine description given by her best friend?s Mum at a wedding this year. ...
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Tuesday 18 - Saturday 22 May 2027
Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, two sold-out UK & Ireland Tours and Amazon Studios award-winning film, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie RETURNS for the 10th Anniversar...
Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical
Tuesday 22 June - Saturday 3 July 2027
Experience the most powerful night of music you'll ever have at the theatre at JUST FOR ONE DAY: THE LIVE AID MUSICAL, featuring the most iconic songs from BOB DYLAN, DAVID BOWIE, THE WHO, U2, QUEEN, MADONNA, STING, ELTON JOHN, PAUL McCARTN...
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Most Popular Shows and Events at The Alexandra, Birmingham
Mon 14 Dec 2026 - Sat 2 Jan 2027
Mon 28 Sep - Sun 4 Oct 2026
