Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Returns This July, Here's Your Nearest London Base
A summer of theatre under the stars
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's 2026 season is now in full swing, and July is one of the best months to catch it. Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream runs until 18 July in a new production directed by Atri Banerjee, before the season's big-ticket production, a new staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats, opens on 25 July. If you're planning a trip to see either, The Wesley Euston puts you within easy reach of Queen Mary's Gardens, where the theatre sits.
What's on this July
A Midsummer Night's Dream closes its run on 18 July, giving you a last chance to catch Shakespeare's comedy in the open air before the season moves into its next chapter. From 25 July, Cats takes over the stage, marking the first UK revival of the musical in Regent's Park's history and running through to 12 September. Both productions are part of Drew McOnie's second season as artistic director, alongside family and dance programming across the summer.
Whichever show you're booking for, it's worth checking ticket availability and performance times directly with the Open Air Theatre, since matinee start times shift slightly during the warmer months as part of the venue's climate adaptation plans.
Your nearest base at The Wesley Euston
Regent's Park is a 10 minute walk from The Wesley Euston, making it a genuinely convenient base if you're coming into London for an evening performance or a matinee. Rather than factoring in a long tube journey before curtain-up, you can check in, freshen up, and be at the park with time to spare.
It also works well the other way round. After a warm evening in the open air, you're a short walk back to a comfortable room rather than a longer journey across the city. That's particularly useful for performances that run later into the evening, when you'd rather not be relying on last tube times.
Make a night (or a full trip) of it
If you're coming from outside London, it's easy to build a full day around a Regent's Park performance. Arrive earlier and explore the park itself, with its gardens and boating lake, before your show. Afterwards, head back to The Wesley Euston, where the Bar & Kitchen serves food across lunch and evening sittings if you fancy a bite before or after the performance.
Here's what makes The Wesley Euston a practical choice for theatre-goers this summer:
- A 10 minute walk from Regent's Park and the Open Air Theatre
- Easy access to Euston and King's Cross for onward travel
- The Wesley Bar & Kitchen on-site for a pre or post-theatre meal
- A calm, comfortable base to return to after an evening performance
Booking your stay
Whether you're catching the last week of A Midsummer Night's Dream or booking ahead for Cats later in the summer, The Wesley Euston is a straightforward base to build your trip around. You can check availability and book your room directly at thewesley.co.uk, and our team is on hand if you'd like any local recommendations for your visit.
