Dirty Dancing

About this experience

Book Dirty Dancing tickets for the show's limited return to London's West End. Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage plays the Prince Edward Theatre in Soho from 19 January to 24 April 2027, a 15-week season with the songs, the romance and the famous moment when Johnny lifts Baby high above his head, all performed live as in the 1987 film. Choose your date and seats on this page to book. What is Dirty Dancing about? It is the summer of 1963 and Frances "Baby" Houseman is on holiday with her family at Kellerman's, a resort in the Catskill Mountains. She expects a quiet few weeks, until she meets Johnny Castle, the resort's dance instructor, and is pulled into the world of the staff dancers. What starts as dance lessons turns into a summer of first love, family tension and growing up, with two people from very different worlds learning to trust each other. The stage version is written by Eleanor Bergstein, who also wrote the original film, so the story stays close to the one fans know. The score features the songs that made the soundtrack a hit, including Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the finale (I've Had) The Time of My Life, alongside a large company of dancers. The show first opened in the West End in 2006 and has since played around the world. When is Dirty Dancing playing at the Prince Edward Theatre? The season runs from Tuesday 19 January to Saturday 24 April 2027. Performances are Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm, Friday at 5pm and 8.30pm, and Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. There are no Sunday shows. A captioned performance is scheduled for Wednesday 17 March 2027 at 7.30pm. As this is a short limited run with no extension announced, book early if your travel dates are fixed, especially for Friday and Saturday shows. How long is Dirty Dancing and who is it for? Dirty Dancing runs for about 2 hours 15 minutes, including a 20-minute interval. The recommended age is 14 and over, as the show has adult themes, haze and short moments of strobe lighting. Children under 3 are not admitted, everyone needs their own ticket whatever their age, and anyone under 16 must sit next to a ticket holder aged 18 or over. Latecomers may have to wait for a suitable break before they are seated, so plan to arrive in good time. Where is the Prince Edward Theatre? The Prince Edward Theatre is at 28 Old Compton Street, London W1D 4HS in the heart of Soho. Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road stations are both a short walk away, and the streets around the theatre are full of restaurants for a meal before the show. Food and drink bought elsewhere cannot be taken into the theatre. If you are planning a longer stay, you can browse more London theatre tickets or another big dance musical such as Moulin Rouge! The Musical. How do Dirty Dancing tickets work? Pick a performance in the calendar, choose your seats and pay securely. Your booking confirmation arrives by email. These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled, so check the date, time and seats before you complete your booking. For background on the return season, read our Dirty Dancing West End news.

Highlights

• Dirty Dancing back in the West End for a limited 15-week season
• Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and (I've Had) The Time of My Life performed live
• Written by Eleanor Bergstein, writer of the 1987 film
• The famous dance numbers, including the final dance from the film
• At the Prince Edward Theatre in Soho, 19 January to 24 April 2027

What is included

• A ticket for Dirty Dancing at the Prince Edward Theatre
• A reserved seat for your chosen date and performance

Before you go

Address: Prince Edward Theatre, 28 Old Compton Street, London W1D 4HS. Nearest stations: Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road. Season: 19 January to 24 April 2027. Monday to Thursday 7.30pm, Friday 5pm and 8.30pm, Saturday 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Running time: about 2 hours 15 minutes, including a 20-minute interval. Age: recommended 14+. Children under 3 are not admitted. Under 16s must sit next to a ticket holder aged 18 or over, and everyone needs a ticket. The show contains adult themes, haze and short moments of strobe lighting. Latecomers may not be seated until a suitable break. Food and drink bought elsewhere is not allowed inside.

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.