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Mark your calendars! Our Festival 2026 season will be revealed on Thursday 12 February, and general booking will open online on Saturday 28 February at 9am

Audiences can book early for the season-opening Roald Dahl’s The BFG, already on sale, ahead of exciting world premieres, gripping drama and, of course, our dazzling summer musical.

One of our supporters? See the On Sale Schedule below for your priority booking dates. 


Festival 2026 Booking Dates

Priority LevelOn Sale Date
Directors, Artists & Season Circles, Ovation Supporters & Corporate SponsorsTuesday 17 February from 9am
Encore SupportersWednesday 18 February from 9am
Corporate Members & Applause SupportersThursday 19 February from 9am
Champions & FriendsSaturday 21 February from 9am online, Tuesday 24 February from 10am by phone and in person
Groups, Schools & Corporate Supporter StaffThursday 26 February from 10am (Groups & Schools via email, Corporate Supporter Staff online and by phone)
GeneralSaturday 28 February from 9am online, Tuesday 3 March from 10am by phone and in person

Interested in priority booking? 

Our supporters help not just our work on stage, but all our work in the local community. Take a look at our different membership and supporter levels to access priority booking, plus a plethora of other benefits.


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