How to get London Palladium panto tickets as pre-sale opens for this year’s Christmas showing of Cinderella

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Last year’s pantomime at the London Palladium was the fastest-selling show ever at the theatre, attracting over 137,000 people in only five weeks. We anticipate this year’s show will be equally popular and sell out quickly, so be sure to visit LW Theatres before 10am on Thursday, April 2nd, and have your payment information prepared.

The London Palladium’s hugely popular annual pantomime returns in 2026, and this year features the beloved comedy pair French and Saunders alongside Julian Clary.

I’m so excited for this year’s Christmas show! I just heard who’s playing the parts – a fantastic pair will be the Ugly Sisters, and the wonderful Clary is going to be the Fairy Godmother! Plus, Nigel Havers, Paul Zerdin, and Rob Madge are all involved, which makes it even better. I can’t wait!

I’m so excited to see Julian Saunders back at the Palladium! He was brilliant as Captain Hook last year, and now he’s returning for another panto. And I know Olivier French has worked with Michael Harrison before – they did amazing versions of Snow White and Jack and the Beanstalk – but this is the first time they’re actually sharing the stage in a panto together! It’s going to be fantastic.

We’ve always dreamed of playing the Ugly Sisters, and this feels like that dream is finally coming true! Get ready – it’s going to be hilariously wicked.

This year’s pantomime at the Palladium will be the 11th one they’ve produced, following a hugely successful anniversary show last year. Last year’s production of Sleeping Beauty, featuring Catherine Tate, sold more tickets faster than any pantomime in the theatre’s history. Now, Harrison is aiming to make this year’s show even bigger and better.

We strive to make our annual pantomime even better for our fantastic audiences, and we’re thrilled to announce that Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders will be starring in this year’s production of Cinderella.

It’s fantastic to have two of the country’s favorite comedians sharing the stage at the Palladium. Their famous connection and quick wit promise a really memorable night for everyone in the audience.

Here’s how to get tickets to this year’s performance.

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  • When do London Palladium pantomime 2026 tickets go on sale?
  • How to get tickets to the London Palladium pantomime 2026
  • Who is starring in this year’s pantomime at the London Palladium?
  • How much do London Palladium pantomime tickets cost?

When do London Palladium pantomime 2026 tickets go on sale?

Pre-sale goes live at 10am on Tuesday 31 March for anyone who has already signed up via LW Theatres.

General sale will go live at 10am on Thursday 2 April.

How to get tickets to the London Palladium pantomime 2026

If you didn’t register for the pre-sale, your best chance to get tickets is to visit the LW Theatres website early on Thursday, April 2nd. Make sure you’ve created an account and have your payment information saved beforehand, so you’re ready to go as soon as tickets go on sale.

To improve your chances, try accessing the waiting room on several devices, but only use one tab per device. And most importantly, once the sale starts, don’t refresh the page – that will make you start over at the end of the line.

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Who is starring in this year’s pantomime at the London Palladium?

This year’s production of Cinderella brings together comedy favorites Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders on stage after 17 years. They’ll play the iconic Ugly Sisters, alongside Julian Clary as the Fairy Godmother, and returning stars Nigel Havers, Paul Zerdin, and Rob Madge.

Cinderella will be played by stage actress Hope Dawe and Prince Charming by Dex Lee.

How much do London Palladium pantomime tickets cost?

Tickets last year cost between £25 and £30 for basic seats, and we anticipate similar prices for 2026. Beyond that, prices will likely increase, with tickets ranging from around £39 to £45, then £59 to £65, £79 to £85, and over £100.

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Olivia Garrett

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2026-03-31 10:35