Musical Theatre Network and Mercury Musical Developments are delighted to announce the next UK Musical Theatre Conference will take place on Wednesday 15th April 2026 at Soho Theatre Walthamstow in London.
The UK Musical Theatre Conference is the nation’s leading conference event examining the musical theatre sector and art form. It is a rare opportunity to gather together those focused on the creation of musical theatre in the UK, for discussion and debate in the formal panel sessions, and to network and connect in the breaks.
The event is jointly produced by Mercury Musical Developments and Musical Theatre Network – co-producers of BEAM, the UK’s industry showcase of new musicals.
The 2026 Conference will take place atSoho Theatre Walthamstow, a major new 960-seat venue that opened in May 2025. A beloved 1930s art deco venue with an incredible heritage, the space has been beautifully restored by Waltham Forest Council in partnership with Soho Theatre.
Photography by David Levine