Olivier Awards confirm eligible shows for 2026 awards - West End
The Society of London Theatre has released the full list of shows that are eligible for this year's 2026 Olivier Awards.
www.westendtheatre.comHere’s the latest on the 2026 Laurence Olivier Awards.
- The nominations: Paddington The Musical and Into the Woods lead with 11 nominations each. This is the most-nominated slate of the year, tying for the record in Olivier history.[2][3]
- The ceremony: Scheduled for 12 April 2026 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Nick Mohammed is set to host the event.[3][7]
- Notable winners and details: Paddington The Musical emerged as a big winner in the awards, tying the record for most Olivier wins by a musical with seven awards at the ceremony.[1][4]
- Broadcast and coverage: The BBC is expected to broadcast the ceremony live on the night of 12 April 2026, following prior announcements about host and schedule.[7][8]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise nominees-and-winners table and a brief recap of major category winners.