The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals is back
It will be held at Manchester’s AO Arena on 26th January
The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals will once again illuminate Manchester’s AO Arena on 26 January 2026, delivering its most ambitious celebration of British theatre to date.
Now in its fifth year, this unmissable event, once again hosted by Jason Manford, brings together 11 of the UK’s biggest and most beloved musicals for one extraordinary night. This year there will be incredible performances from the likes of Miss Saigon, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Producers, Wicked and I’m Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical, with many more to be announced.
This annual celebration shines a spotlight on the incredible impact National Lottery players have on the performing arts. Over the last 31 years, National Lottery funding has supported more than 29,000 theatre-related projects nationwide, contributing over £1.4 billion towards restoring treasured venues, backing creative initiatives, and ensuring theatre remains accessible to audiences across the UK.
Pre-sale tickets will be available to book from 9am-12pm on Tuesday 9th December. General release tickets will be available to book from Tuesday 9th December at 1pm. National Lottery players will be able to reserve up to four tickets for free, plus a £2 booking fee applies per ticket and proof of purchase of a National Lottery product is required.
