Starlight Express • World Tour
Seen around the world by over 30 million people, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS is now embarking on a world tour following a record-breaking revival in London.
tour.starlightexpress.comHere’s the latest on Starlight Express touring, based on recent announcements:
- London extension and upcoming world tour: The London revival at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre has received a final extension, running through May 3, 2026. After that, the production is planned to embark on its first-ever world tour in 2027. [Source: theatre-news.com update; WhatsOnStage coverage][1][2][3]
- World tour details: The world tour is officially slated to begin in 2027, with initial dates announced as part of the rollout plan, including a May 2027 opening at Curve in the UK. Additional tour stops and venues are to be announced in the lead-up to the launch. [Source: WhatsOnStage article announcing initial tour dates][3]
- Southampton/Mayflower involvement: Reports indicate the tour will visit multiple UK cities, including a Southampton engagement in 2027 as part of the broader world tour. Ticketing details and exact dates were being released progressively. [Source: SSBCrack News and related coverage][4]
Illustration: The show continues to promise its signature high-speed, immersive staging in a new production language, built around a redesigned set and the classic Lloyd Webber score, as it travels to venues around the world starting in 2027. [Sources: multiple outlets observing production design and tour plans][5][3]
Would you like a compact timeline with exact dates and venues as they’re announced, or a short list of likely cities the tour will visit based on previous patterns? I can also pull the most current official announcements if you’d like.[2][1][3]