Where to watch Barnum in the UK and Ireland this year
Barnum is the musical that inspired The Greatest Showman and it’s currently touring the UK and Ireland, next stopping at Curve Leicester. Here’s your guide on where to watch it.
Theatregoers looking for where to watch Barnum on stage in the UK and Ireland can catch the acclaimed Bill Kenwright Ltd production as it continues its extensive 2026 tour, frontloaded by a high-profile week at Curve, Leicester from 1–5 September 2026.
Directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse, this Watermill Theatre production stars Matt Rawle as legendary showman P.T. Barnum. Featuring an energetic ensemble of actor-musicians, acrobats, and circus performers, the musical highlights Cy Coleman’s beloved score, including classics like “Join the Circus” and “Come Follow the Band”.
Below is the complete guide on where to watch Barnum across venues in the UK and Northern Ireland during the remaining 2026 tour leg:
Barnum 2026 UK & Ireland Tour Dates
Leicester: Curve Theatre — 1–5 September 2026
Milton Keynes: Milton Keynes Theatre — 8–12 September 2026
Liverpool: Liverpool Empire — 15–19 September 2026
Canterbury: The Marlowe Theatre — 22–26 September 2026
London (Wimbledon): New Wimbledon Theatre — 29 September – 3 October 2026
Edinburgh: Festival Theatre — 6–10 October 2026
Belfast: Grand Opera House — 13–17 October 2026
Eastbourne: Congress Theatre — 20–24 October 2026
Malvern: Malvern Theatres — 27–31 October 2026
Book tickets for the show when it comes to Curve Leicester next week. Head to https://curveonline.co.uk
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