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- On January 10, 2026
The final stops for this show has been announced. Starlight Express will unfortunately be closing in the West End on the 3rd May 2026. After a successful 2 year stint at the Wembley Park Troubadour Theatre. The show will end it’s run with the title of the longest-running Andrew Lloyd Webber musical revival in London in 20 years.
It’s not all sad new though! The show has announced a 2027 world tour with this production. Although dates and venues have not yet been announced it’s exciting to know this production will have a future life beyond London.
Starlight Express tells the story of Rusty a steam train whose dream is to become the fastest engine in the world. Along the way he faces adversaries and might also fall in love. The show is famously performed on roller skates and has been seen by more than 30 million people since it’s premiere back in 1984. It has gone through some iterations in the past 40 years with some songs removed and added. A brand new soundtrack with the OG Wembley cast was released in 2024 and has since amassed 17 million streams. So though the Starlight Express end date is set, there’s always a chance for it to return.
How to get discount tickets to Starlight Express?
We have exclusive discounted tickets for Starlight Express at our box office in Leicester Square. They are for the week ahead and can sometimes be up to 50% off for the best seats. Feel free to visit us in person or call our number 020 7087 2999 to find out more and book!
Make sure you book your tickets to see this fabulous show before it’s too late! Tickets available here.
