{"id":764513,"date":"2026-02-14T18:41:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T18:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/764513\/"},"modified":"2026-02-14T18:41:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T18:41:19","slug":"billy-elliot-the-musical-is-coming-to-manchester-in-2026-with-tickets-out-soon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/764513\/","title":{"rendered":"Billy Elliot the Musical is coming to Manchester in 2026 with tickets out soon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tickets will be released on March 9, so mark a date in your diary as they&#8217;re expected to go quick<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35 __className_b13d3a\">Callum Crumlish<\/strong> Entertainment Editor<\/p>\n<p>11:00, 14 Feb 2026<\/p>\n<p>This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/affiliates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Billy Elliot\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0_5-BILLY-ELLIOT-THE-MUSICAL-Previous-Cast-Photo-by-Alastair-Muir.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Billy Elliot fans can buy tickets soon. \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Billy Elliot fans can buy tickets soon. (Image: ALASTAIR MUIR)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The iconic musical Billy Elliot is coming back to theatres around the country. Starting this year, the inspiring story, set in a northern mining town in 1984\/5, will take up residency in four theatres.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Included in this line-up is over a month of shows at Manchester&#8217;s Palace Theatre. Billy Elliot tickets will be released on March 9, 2026, at 10am<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Here, the on-stage adaptation of the 2000 film will take up residency from December 2, 2026 to January 9, 2027. <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><a aria-label=\"Billy ElliotLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100l7Nkz\/pubref:Regionals\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.atgtickets.com%2Fshows%2Fbilly-elliot-the-musical \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Billy Elliot<\/a><\/strong> will also be shown in Sunderland, Edinburgh and London. And it&#8217;s going to be a production to remember.<\/p>\n<p>Billy Elliot tickets for Manchester, Sunderland and Edinburgh<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Billy Elliot\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0_6-BILLY-ELLIOT-THE-MUSICAL-Previous-Cast-Photo-by-Alastair-Muir.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Prices TBA<\/p>\n<p>ATG Tickets<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"AffiliateContent_content-buy-btn__xWiVO buy-btn\" aria-label=\"Buy button\" href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100l7Nkz\/pubref:Regionals\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.atgtickets.com%2Fshows%2Fbilly-elliot-the-musical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Buy tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Billy Elliot tickets for Manchester, Sunderland and Edinburgh will be available from ATG Tickets<\/p>\n<p>Billy Elliot tickets for London<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Content Image\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0_7-BILLY-ELLIOT-THE-MUSICAL-Previous-Cast-Photo-by-Alastair-Muir.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Prices TBA<\/p>\n<p>LW Theatres<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"AffiliateContent_content-buy-btn__xWiVO buy-btn\" aria-label=\"Buy button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=18582&amp;awinaffid=213635&amp;campaign=&amp;clickref=Regionals&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Flwtheatres.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fbilly-elliot&amp;platform=pl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Buy tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Billy Elliot tickets for London will be available from LW Theatres.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><a aria-label=\"Billy Elliot the Musical Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100l7Nkz\/pubref:Regionals\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.atgtickets.com%2Fshows%2Fbilly-elliot-the-musical \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Billy Elliot the Musical <\/a><\/strong>will be brought to life by the multiple award-winning creative team behind the film. This line-up includes playwright Lee Hall, director Stephen Daldry and choreographer, Peter Darling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The show&#8217;s score, meanwhile, has been composed by the legendary Elton John. This includes such songs as \\u0010Expressing Yourself and Electricity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Speaking out about the newly-announced production, composer Elton John and director Stephen Daldry said: &#8220;Creating <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><a aria-label=\"Billy Elliot the MusicalLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100l7Nkz\/pubref:Regionals\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.atgtickets.com%2Fshows%2Fbilly-elliot-the-musical \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Billy Elliot the Musical<\/a><\/strong> was one of the most joyous and inspiring moments of our careers, so to bring the show back for a UK tour and a season in the West End for the first time in over a decade is both incredibly emotional and exciting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;It\u2019s bold, it\u2019s British, it\u2019s full of heart and the story feels more relevant than ever. We can\u2019t wait for a whole new generation to experience it!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Tickets for this enormous British event will be released in just a few weeks. Below, we&#8217;ve broken down everything one needs to know.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Billy Elliot\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0_4-BILLY-ELLIOT-THE-MUSICAL-Previous-Cast-Photo-by-Alastair-Muir.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Billy Elliot is back on stages this year. \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Billy Elliot is back on stages this year. (Image: ALASTAIR MUIR<br \/>\n)<\/p>\n<p>How to buy Billy Elliot tickets<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Billy Elliot tickets will be released on March 9, 2026, at 10am. These tickets will be available to everyone who wants to purchase them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">With that said, tickets for Manchester, Sunderland and Edinburgh will only be available from ATG Tickets. Tickets for London will be on sale from LWTheatres.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Here are the links fans need:<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100l7Nkz\/pubref:Regionals\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.atgtickets.com%2Fshows%2Fbilly-elliot-the-musical \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Billy Elliot The Musical tickets &#8211; Manchester, Sunderland, Edinburgh<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=18582&amp;awinaffid=213635&amp;campaign=&amp;clickref=Regionals&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Flwtheatres.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fbilly-elliot&amp;platform=pl \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Billy Elliot The Musical tickets &#8211; London<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Billy Elliot the Musical will begin on November 4, 2026, and will run through to July 31, 2027. These shows are planned at four theatres around the country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Further dates and locations are to be announced in the coming weeks and months. Here&#8217;s the full list.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Billy Elliot will be at the Palace Theatre.\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0_9-BILLY-ELLIOT-THE-MUSICAL-Previous-Cast-Photo-by-Alastair-MuirJPG.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Billy Elliot will be at the Palace Theatre.\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Billy Elliot will be at the Palace Theatre.(Image: ALASTAIR MUIR)<\/p>\n<p>Billy Elliot the Musical Tour Dates<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\">\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Sunderland Empire &#8211; November 4-28, 2026<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Palace Theatre Manchester &#8211; December 2, 2026-January 9, 2027<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Edinburgh Playhouse &#8211; January 19-February 6, 2027<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">London Adelphi Theatre &#8211; February 12-July 31, 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tickets will be released on March 9, so mark a date in your diary as they&#8217;re expected to&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":764514,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8813],"tags":[748,393,4884,2465,31228,27853,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-764513","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-manchester","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-england","10":"tag-great-britain","11":"tag-manchester","12":"tag-manchester-theatre","13":"tag-palace-theatre","14":"tag-uk","15":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/116070455028518663","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/764513","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=764513"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/764513\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/764514"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=764513"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=764513"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=764513"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}