The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals will take place at Manchester’s AO Arena on the 26hth January.
Now in its fifth year, the full line up and final tickets have been released for the 2026 edition of Big Night of Musicals, taking place later this month.
Once again the event will be hosted by Jason Manford and brings together performances from West End productions, touring shows and National Lottery-funded organisations.
Among the newly announced shows performing are: The Lion King, Oliver!, Sunny Afternoon and Paddington The Musical. The event will also feature a performance from Annie, with La Voix appearing as Miss Hannigan, alongside a Disney medley and a special number featuring National Lottery-funded choir with The Choir of Man.
These newly announced performances join the previously announced performances from Miss Saigon, Jesus Christ Superstar featuring Sam Ryder, The Producers, Wicked and I’m Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical, with Alexandra Burke playing Chaka Khan.
Host Jason Manford said: “Every year, Big Night of Musicals gets bigger and better, and
2026 is no exception. We’ve got an incredible mix of iconic shows and brand-new
productions coming together for one unforgettable night. It’s a celebration of the magic of theatre and a heartfelt thank you to National Lottery players who make so much of this possible. I can’t wait to share this spectacular evening with everyone at the AO Arena.”
Each National Lottery player can reserve up to four tickets, subject to availability, with proof of purchase of a National Lottery product required. Further details and registration information can be found via the event’s official website.
The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in spring 2026.
To book tickets visit: https://www.ao-arena.com/events/detail/big-night-of-musicals-2026