Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical Sunny Afternoon is coming to Leeds Grand Theatre from Tue 24 to Sat 28 February 2026.

Producer Sonia Friedman said: “From the moment Ray Davies, Joe Penhall, Ed Hall, and I began developing this musical, I knew it was something extremely special, and it proved to be so as we opened to rave reviews and won many awards. Now, I’m thrilled that we’re bringing back our joyous, celebratory, Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical for a new UK tour. Ray Davies’ music and lyrics capture the poetry and poignancy of everyday life with honesty and wit, and The Kinks’ music, attitude and vibe shaped a generation. Their astonishing legacy continues to resonate, making Sunny Afternoon as exhilarating and relevant today as ever. Whether you’re discovering it for the first time or experiencing it all over again, I can’t wait for audiences across the UK to see it — I’ve truly missed it.”

 Sunny Afternoon celebrates the raw energy, passion and timeless sound of one of Britain’s most iconic bands, The Kinks. Charting the euphoric highs and agonising lows, it tells their story through an incredible back catalogue of chart-toppers, including You Really Got Me, Lola, and All Day and All of the Night.

Set against the backdrop of Britain on the cusp of the rebellious ’60s, Sunny Afternoon is an exhilarating and moving celebration of the music, life, and the band that changed it all.

Sunny Afternoon is at Leeds Grand Theatre from Tue 24 to Sat 28 February 2026. Book tickets online at leedsheritagetheatres.com or call Box Office on 0113 243 0808.