NEWS -MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL TO OPEN 2026–2027 UK & IRELAND TOUR IN MANCHESTER

Sarah Monaghan
Jul 2
3 min read

Silhouettes of four women in pink outfits with "Mean Girls" in bright pink and "Get in loser, we're going on tour!" in red above.

Get in, loser — Mean Girls The Musical is going on tour!

It’s official: Mean Girls The Musical is hitting the road for a huge 2026–2027 UK and Ireland tour, and it’s going to be so fetch! After a smash-hit run in the West End, the award-winning production will kick off at Manchester Opera House on 23 February 2026 and travel to theatres across the UK and Ireland through to January 2027.

This isn’t a regular tour. It’s a cool tour.

Mean Girls The Musical - Four women in pink outfits sit and lie on the floor, smiling in a pink, plush bedroom setting. The mood is playful and vibrant.

💖 What’s the Story?

Based on the cult 2004 Paramount Pictures film written by comedy genius Tina Fey, Mean Girls The Musical follows the high school jungle of North Shore High. When home-schooled newbie Cady Heron arrives, she quickly learns that the laws of the wild have nothing on teenage girl politics. Especially when it comes to The Plastics — Regina, Gretchen, and Karen — the ultimate clique.

Armed with zoological knowledge and a plan to dethrone the queen bee, Cady soon realises that high school power games have very real consequences. Expect savage burns, iconic lines, and killer songs in this razor-sharp, laugh-out-loud musical that’s as heartfelt as it is hilarious.

🏆 From Broadway to the West End to YOU

Following its 2018 Broadway debut, Mean Girls wowed audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. The West End production opened at the Savoy Theatre in June 2024 and played to over 330,000 audience members before closing in June 2025 — even taking home Best New Musical at the 2025 WhatsOnStage Awards.

Now, the UK and Ireland tour brings the pink-packed powerhouse of a show to cities nationwide, giving fans another chance to experience the magic, sass, and sparkle live on stage.

Mean Girls The Musical - Blonde woman on stage, throwing papers in the air. Background features lockers and graffiti-like blackboard with doodles and text. Electric mood.

🎶 The Creative Dream Team

Mean Girls The Musical features a book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin. Direction and choreography come courtesy of Tony Award-winner Casey Nicholaw, known for The Book of Mormon and Aladdin.

With dazzling sets, brilliant costume design by Katrina Lindsay, and a soundtrack full of iconic bops, this is one musical that’s sure to slay.

📍 Tour Dates and Venues

Here are the dates we know so far — with more cities still to be announced! Visit www.meangirlsmusical.com/tour for updates and ticket links.

💅 February – July 2026

Manchester Opera House – 23 Feb–7 Mar 2026 – Book now
Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre – 10–14 Mar 2026
Sunderland Empire – 6–11 Apr 2026
Milton Keynes Theatre – 14–18 Apr 2026
Cheltenham Everyman Theatre – 19–23 May 2026
Hull New Theatre – 25–30 May 2026
Bournemouth Pavilion – 1–6 Jun 2026
Grand Opera House, Belfast – 9–20 Jun 2026
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre – 23–27 Jun 2026
King’s Theatre, Glasgow – 29 Jun–11 Jul 2026

👠 July – December 2026

Venue Cymru, Llandudno – 20–25 Jul 2026
Cliff’s Pavilion, Southend – 28 Jul–1 Aug 2026
Blackpool Winter Gardens – 18–22 Aug 2026
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin – 25 Aug–5 Sep 2026
Bristol Hippodrome – 8–12 Sep 2026
The Hawth, Crawley – 28 Sep–3 Oct 2026
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford – 5–10 Oct 2026
Liverpool Empire – 19–31 Oct 2026
Edinburgh Playhouse – 17–21 Nov 2026

🎟 January 2027

Newcastle Theatre Royal – 18–30 Jan 2027

And that’s not all! The tour will also stop in Stoke-on-Trent, Eastbourne, Woking, Aberdeen, Canterbury, Nottingham, Sheffield, Wimbledon, Birmingham, Oxford, and Southampton — with dates still to be announced.

🛍 Where to Get Tickets

Tickets for the Manchester opening go on general sale at 10am on Thursday 3 July. For all other venues, keep an eye on their official sites or sign up at www.meangirlsmusical.com/tour to be the first to know when they go live.

Mean Girls The Musical -Performers on stage in bright pink lighting, central figure in a white outfit, dancers energetically pose around her. Dynamic, lively scene.

💬 Final Thoughts

Whether you're a lifelong fan of the film, a musical theatre junkie, or just love a night out full of laughs, Mean Girls The Musical is not to be missed. With its brilliant humour, unforgettable songs and heartwarming message, this tour is guaranteed to be the most fetch event of 2026.

So mark your calendars, grab your Burn Book, and don’t forget to wear pink… not just on Wednesdays!

Photo Credit - Brinkhoff-Mögenburg - West End production