The Lion King Tickets, Lyceum Theatre London
On sale for performances through to Sunday 26 October 2025.
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One button badge per ticket. One merchandise voucher issued per ticket to be used in person for one transaction of £25 or more at ticketed performance. Excludes purchase of programme, confectionary, drinks. Cannot be used with any other voucher, offer or promotion. Voucher required in person at point of purchase. Badge and voucher have no cash value and are non-transferrable. Valid for bookings made from 19th November 2024.
Watch in awe as giraffes strut, gazelles leap and birds swoop bringing the Serengeti, and the story of Simba, to life all around you... Ingenious puppetry, stunning effects and the enchanting music by Elton John, Tim Rice and Lebo M will transport you to the heart of the African Pridelands.
Disney's award-winning musical The Lion King explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. It follows the powerful story of Simba as he journeys from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.
Now in its 26th year at London's Lyceum Theatre, visionary director Julie Taymor's acclaimed reimagining of Disney's beloved film will redefine your expectation of theatre.
Secure your tickets today and book with Disney's official box office for The Lion King, Disney Tickets.
The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre, London is now booking through to 26 October 2025.
Planning Your Visit
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is The Lion King musical?
Performances of The Lion King are 2 hours and 30 minutes long, including an interval.
Is The Lion King suitable for children?
The Lion King is recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, we recommend The Lion King for ages 6 and up. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age must have a ticket.
When is The Lion King musical playing in London?
Here’s the regular performance schedule:
Tuesday to Saturday at 7:30pm
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday at 2:30pm
When will I get my tickets to The Lion King musical in London?
All tickets will be sent by email 14 days before your performance.
You can either print a paper copy of the tickets at home and bring them with you or you can present the tickets on your mobile device when you arrive at the theatre. Please make sure your device is charged and you can successfully open your ticket email attachment before you arrive at the theatre.
How do I get to the Lyceum Theatre in London?
The address is 21 Wellington St, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7RQ, UK
The closest tube stations are Covent Garden, Temple and Embankment.
The nearest train stations are Charing Cross, Waterloo and Waterloo East.
Lyceum Theatre accessibility
The Lyceum Theatre is fully accessible to disabled, deaf and visually impaired guests.
If you have any questions or specific requirements please call 0333 009 5399 or email lyceumbo@theambassadors.com
When does the Lyceum Theatre in London open?
The theatre opens 90 minutes before the performance start time. We recommend you arrive at least 60 minutes before the performance start time to pass through security checks and find your seats.
Location
How do I get to the Lyceum Theatre?
To plan your journey by public transport visit Transport for London.
By underground and train
The nearest stations are:
• Covent Garden – Piccadilly line
• Charing Cross – Southeastern, Bakerloo & Northern lines
• Embankment – Bakerloo, Northern, District & Circle lines
• Temple – District & Circle lines
• Leicester Square – Piccadilly & Northern lines
• Holborn – Piccadilly & Central lines
• Waterloo & Waterloo East – Southeastern, South West Trains, Bakerloo, Northern & Jubilee lines
By bus
To reach the theatre by bus, use numbers 1, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 68, 77A, 91, 176 or 341 with Leicester Square as the destination. The closest bus interchange for all London routes and night buses is Trafalgar Square.
By car
Parking: If you're driving into the West End to see the show, take advantage of the Q-Park Theatreland Parking Scheme saving you 50% off car parking for up to 4 hours. For full terms and conditions and to book at participating car parks and locations in advance, visit Q-Park.
Alternatively, the nearest NCP car parks are on Parker Street, Museum Street, Holborn and the St. Martin’s Lane Hotel.
By bike
There are two Santander Cycle Hire docking spaces located close to the theatre. Find out more about how to use this scheme by visiting Transport for London.
Show Info
What are The Lion King musical performance times?
Tuesday to Saturday at 7:30pm
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm
The theatre opens 90 minutes before the performance start time. We recommend you arrive at least 60 minutes before the performance start time to pass through security checks and find your seats.
Is the performance suitable for children?
The Lion King is recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, Disney recommends The Lion King for ages 6 and up. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age must have a ticket.
Does the performance have special effects?
Please note that strobe lighting is used during the show.
Can I record the performance?
The use of camera and sound recording equipment is strictly prohibited.
Ticket Info
Once I have purchased my tickets what happens?
Once you have purchased your tickets online or via Guest Services you will receive a confirmation email.
If you have Print at Home tickets, please ensure they’re clearly printed before you arrive at the venue. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the performance starts.
When will I receive my tickets?
E-Tickets and Print at Home tickets will be delivered 14 days before the performance. If you have not received your tickets 48 hours prior to the performance please call our Guest Services team on 0800 640 8101.
If you haven't received or have misplaced your tickets on the day of the performance, please go to the box office to collect replacements. Your original tickets will then be voided.
Venue Info
The Lyceum Theatre in London’s Covent Garden is owned and operated by The Ambassador Theatre Group.
Will there be security at the theatre?
Your security is of the utmost importance to us. To make sure your visit is as safe as possible, enhanced security measures are currently in place at the theatre. As a result, it may take longer to get into the building. We therefore recommend you arrive in plenty of time to enable us to conduct bag checks. We strongly advise that you do not bring large bags to the theatre. Cloakroom facilities are available for coats and umbrellas, but we are unable to accept large bags and luggage.
Guest Services
Find the answers you need on our comprehensive help page.
Accessibility
How do I find out about access facilities at the theatre?
The Lyceum Theatre is fully accessible to disabled, deaf and visually impaired guests.
If you have any specific requirements or questions please call 0333 009 5399 or email lyceumbo@theambassadors.com
Are there facilities for people with visual impairments?
The Lion King regularly schedules audio described performances for guests with visual impairments in association with Vocal Eyes.
Audio description in theatre is a live verbal commentary on the visual elements of a production, delivered as a performance unfolds, through a discreet headset.
Guide Dogs are welcome in an auditorium or can alternatively be left in the care of the theatre staff. If you intend to being a guide dog, please advise at the time of booking.
How do I book access concessions?
Disabled, deaf and visually impaired concessions can be booked over the phone on 0333 009 5399, in person at the Box Office, or by emailing lyceumbo@theambassadors.com
How long is The Lion King musical?
Performances of The Lion King are 2 hours and 30 minutes long, including an interval.
Is The Lion King suitable for children?
The Lion King is recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, we recommend The Lion King for ages 6 and up. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age must have a ticket.
When is The Lion King musical playing in London?
Here’s the regular performance schedule:
Tuesday to Saturday at 7:30pm
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday at 2:30pm
When will I get my tickets to The Lion King musical in London?
All tickets will be sent by email 14 days before your performance.
You can either print a paper copy of the tickets at home and bring them with you or you can present the tickets on your mobile device when you arrive at the theatre. Please make sure your device is charged and you can successfully open your ticket email attachment before you arrive at the theatre.
How do I get to the Lyceum Theatre in London?
The address is 21 Wellington St, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7RQ, UK
The closest tube stations are Covent Garden, Temple and Embankment.
The nearest train stations are Charing Cross, Waterloo and Waterloo East.
Lyceum Theatre accessibility
The Lyceum Theatre is fully accessible to disabled, deaf and visually impaired guests.
If you have any questions or specific requirements please call 0333 009 5399 or email lyceumbo@theambassadors.com
When does the Lyceum Theatre in London open?
The theatre opens 90 minutes before the performance start time. We recommend you arrive at least 60 minutes before the performance start time to pass through security checks and find your seats.
How do I get to the Lyceum Theatre?
To plan your journey by public transport visit Transport for London.
By underground and train
The nearest stations are:
• Covent Garden – Piccadilly line
• Charing Cross – Southeastern, Bakerloo & Northern lines
• Embankment – Bakerloo, Northern, District & Circle lines
• Temple – District & Circle lines
• Leicester Square – Piccadilly & Northern lines
• Holborn – Piccadilly & Central lines
• Waterloo & Waterloo East – Southeastern, South West Trains, Bakerloo, Northern & Jubilee lines
By bus
To reach the theatre by bus, use numbers 1, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 68, 77A, 91, 176 or 341 with Leicester Square as the destination. The closest bus interchange for all London routes and night buses is Trafalgar Square.
By car
Parking: If you're driving into the West End to see the show, take advantage of the Q-Park Theatreland Parking Scheme saving you 50% off car parking for up to 4 hours. For full terms and conditions and to book at participating car parks and locations in advance, visit Q-Park.
Alternatively, the nearest NCP car parks are on Parker Street, Museum Street, Holborn and the St. Martin’s Lane Hotel.
By bike
There are two Santander Cycle Hire docking spaces located close to the theatre. Find out more about how to use this scheme by visiting Transport for London.
What are The Lion King musical performance times?
Tuesday to Saturday at 7:30pm
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm
The theatre opens 90 minutes before the performance start time. We recommend you arrive at least 60 minutes before the performance start time to pass through security checks and find your seats.
Is the performance suitable for children?
The Lion King is recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, Disney recommends The Lion King for ages 6 and up. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age must have a ticket.
Does the performance have special effects?
Please note that strobe lighting is used during the show.
Can I record the performance?
The use of camera and sound recording equipment is strictly prohibited.
Once I have purchased my tickets what happens?
Once you have purchased your tickets online or via Guest Services you will receive a confirmation email.
If you have Print at Home tickets, please ensure they’re clearly printed before you arrive at the venue. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the performance starts.
When will I receive my tickets?
E-Tickets and Print at Home tickets will be delivered 14 days before the performance. If you have not received your tickets 48 hours prior to the performance please call our Guest Services team on 0800 640 8101.
If you haven't received or have misplaced your tickets on the day of the performance, please go to the box office to collect replacements. Your original tickets will then be voided.
The Lyceum Theatre in London’s Covent Garden is owned and operated by The Ambassador Theatre Group.
Will there be security at the theatre?
Your security is of the utmost importance to us. To make sure your visit is as safe as possible, enhanced security measures are currently in place at the theatre. As a result, it may take longer to get into the building. We therefore recommend you arrive in plenty of time to enable us to conduct bag checks. We strongly advise that you do not bring large bags to the theatre. Cloakroom facilities are available for coats and umbrellas, but we are unable to accept large bags and luggage.
Find the answers you need on our comprehensive help page.
How do I find out about access facilities at the theatre?
The Lyceum Theatre is fully accessible to disabled, deaf and visually impaired guests.
If you have any specific requirements or questions please call 0333 009 5399 or email lyceumbo@theambassadors.com
Are there facilities for people with visual impairments?
The Lion King regularly schedules audio described performances for guests with visual impairments in association with Vocal Eyes.
Audio description in theatre is a live verbal commentary on the visual elements of a production, delivered as a performance unfolds, through a discreet headset.
Guide Dogs are welcome in an auditorium or can alternatively be left in the care of the theatre staff. If you intend to being a guide dog, please advise at the time of booking.
How do I book access concessions?
Disabled, deaf and visually impaired concessions can be booked over the phone on 0333 009 5399, in person at the Box Office, or by emailing lyceumbo@theambassadors.com
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