Priscilla Queen of the Desert Tour Announced for 2026
Priscilla Queen of the Desert is set to dazzle audiences on a brand-new UK, Ireland, and international tour starting February 2026. This iconic musical—based on the 1994 Oscar-winning film—follows three friends on a transformative journey across Australia in a bus named Priscilla, as they put on a show and confront personal challenges and societal prejudice.
About Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Adapted from the film and featuring a soundtrack packed with disco anthems like “It’s Raining Men,” “I Will Survive,” and “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” Priscilla Queen of the Desert is celebrated for its vibrant energy, dazzling costumes, and heartfelt storytelling. The production is directed by Olivier Award-nominated Ian Talbot and choreographed by WhatsOnStage Award-winner Matt Cole. Set and lighting design is by Andrew Exeter, with additional creative team members to be announced. The tour is produced by Mark Goucher and Matthew Gale, whose impressive credits include Hairspray The Musical, The Full Monty, and Shrek the Musical.
Tour Dates & Venues
The tour kicks off at the Palace Theatre in Manchester from 19 to 28 February 2026 and will continue to captivate audiences across the UK and Ireland:
Palace Theatre, Manchester: 19 – 28 February 2026
King’s Theatre, Glasgow: 2 – 7 March 2026
Liverpool Empire Theatre: 9 – 14 March 2026
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton: 16 – 21 March 2026
Birmingham Hippodrome: 23 – 28 March 2026
Norwich Theatre Royal: 30 March – 4 April 2026
Theatre Royal, Newcastle: 6 – 11 April 2026
Edinburgh Playhouse: 14 – 18 April 2026
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff: 20 – 25 April 2026
Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham: 28 April – 2 May 2026
Aylesbury Theatre: 4 – 9 May 2026
New Victoria Theatre, Woking: 11 – 16 May 2026
The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury: 25 – 30 May 2026
Grand Opera House, Belfast: 1 – 6 June 2026
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin: 8 – 13 June 2026
Theatre Royal, Brighton: 16 – 20 June 2026
Curve Theatre, Leicester: 22 – 27 June 2026
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford: 6 – 11 July 2026
Hall for Cornwall, Truro: 14 – 18 July 2026
Additional casting details will be confirmed in due course.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert is renowned for its flamboyant costumes, energetic dance numbers, and unforgettable musical score. This tour offers fans the chance to experience the show live, as it brings its signature blend of glamour, humor, and heart to stages across the UK and Ireland.
Book Your Tickets
Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this spectacular tour event. Tickets for the UK, Ireland, and international tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert will be available soon.
Secure your seats and join the celebration of one of musical theatre’s most beloved shows.
