On tour 2026-2027
Disney's The Lion King tour dates
Now playing New Orleans, LA through November 8, 2026. 11 stops are announced through August 1, 2027.
Disney's The Lion King follows the lion cub Simba as he flees his kingdom after his father Mufasa's death and returns to claim his place. It features music by Elton John and Tim Rice, with additional music by Lebo M, Hans Zimmer and others, and Julie Taymor's puppetry-driven staging.
- Stops
- 11
- Cities
- 11
- States
- 10
- Typical stay
- 3 weeks
Disney's The Lion King tour map
Follow the route from New Orleans to Chicago. Highlighted states have at least one stop.
Playing now in New Orleans, LA (Oct 21 - Nov 8, 2026). Next stop: Louisville, KY, Nov 12-29, 2026.
Tap a dot to see that stop's dates.
Disney's The Lion King tour dates 2026-2027
Every engagement announced as of November 2, 2026, by the month it opens. Schedules change; confirm with the theatre before you buy tickets.
October 2026
| City | Theatre | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | Saenger Theatre |
November 2026
| City | Theatre | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts |
December 2026
| City | Theatre | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MO | Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts | |
| Los Angeles, CA | Hollywood Pantages Theatre |
February 2027
| City | Theatre | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | San Diego Civic Theatre |
March 2027
| City | Theatre | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | Centennial Hall (University of Arizona) | |
| El Paso, TX | The Plaza Theatre |
April 2027
| City | Theatre | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| East Lansing, MI | Wharton Center for Performing Arts | |
| Rochester, NY | Auditorium Theatre |
May 2027
| City | Theatre | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts |
June 2027
| City | Theatre | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | Cadillac Palace Theatre |
Is Disney's The Lion King coming to my state?
- Arizona: Tucson
- California: Los Angeles, San Diego
- Illinois: Chicago
- Kentucky: Louisville
- Louisiana: New Orleans
- Michigan: East Lansing
- Missouri: Springfield
- New York: Rochester
- North Carolina: Greensboro
- Texas: El Paso
About The Lion King
The Lion King brings the African savanna to the Broadway stage through breathtaking puppetry and a score that blends pop songwriting with rich, rhythmic African-inspired music.
Music by Elton John. The Lion King first opened in 1997.
Songs you will hear
- Circle of Life
- Grasslands Chant
- The Morning Report
- The Lioness Hunt
- I Just Can't Wait to Be King
- Chow Down
- They Live in You
- Be Prepared
Meet the characters
PumbaaSimbaMufasaScarNalaTimonRafikiZazu
Read the full The Lion King guide: story, songs, and characters
Disney's The Lion King tour: common questions
Where is the Disney's The Lion King tour right now?
As of November 2, 2026, Disney's The Lion King is playing Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, LA through November 8, 2026. The next stop is Louisville, KY, Nov 12-29, 2026.
What cities is the Disney's The Lion King tour visiting in 2027?
Announced 2027 stops include San Diego, CA, Tucson, AZ, El Paso, TX, East Lansing, MI, Rochester, NY, Greensboro, NC, and Chicago, IL.
When does the Disney's The Lion King tour end?
The last announced engagement is Chicago, IL (Jun 3 - Aug 1, 2027). Tours often add cities as they go, so later dates may still be announced.
How long does Disney's The Lion King stay in each city?
Most engagements on this route run three weeks or more. The longest is Chicago, IL, at 9 weeks. Check the dates for your city above.
More tours coming to these cities
Official Disney's The Lion King tour schedule · All Broadway tours on one map
Sources: broadwayworld.com · mickeyblog.com · blogs.missouristate.edu · broadwayinchicago.com · visitelpaso.com
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