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Discover What’s On Across the UK in 2026 – Theatre, Music & Live Events

Artspod is your guide to what’s on across the UK. From West End theatre shows and award-winning musicals to live music, comedy, exhibitions, and cultural events, we help you find the best experiences near you. Looking for theatre shows in London, upcoming events at iconic venues, or touring productions coming to your city? Explore what’s on by city or venue and stay up to date with the latest news, reviews, and interviews from across the arts world.

➤ News

Comedy legends Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders reunite on the West End stage for the first time in 17 years

Comedy legends Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders reunite on the West End stage for the first time in 17 years

Trainspotting The Musical World Premiere

Thirty years on from the film that changed everything, Trainspotting: The Musical storms the stage.

Tilted Wig present Spitfire Girls, a poignant new play inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII.

Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together. 

New! Artspod Interview with the brilliant Glynis Barber

Glynis shares behind-the-scenes stories from her current role in the first-ever stage adaptation of Death on the Nile

➤ Musicals

Heathers The Musical

WAITRESS the Musical

WAITRESS The Musical

WAITRESS the Musical

MATILDA The Musical Tour

Matilda the Musical

Six – The Smash Hit Musical

Six the Musical

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➤ Videos of upcoming shows in the UK

Diversity

The SOUL Tour

King’s Theatre Glasgow

23 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2026

Diversity Tour

Rocky Horror Show

UK Tour

York Grand Opera House

20 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

The Rocky Horror Show Tour

An Evening of Burlesque

A glorious Night of Glamour, Laughter and Feel-good Fun

Playhouse Whitley Bay

26 Sep 2026

Roll up, roll up… the UK’s longest-running burlesque show is back touring the nation

Britten, Bernstein and Tchaikovsky

London Symphony Orchestra

Barbican Centre London Events

10 May 2026

London Symphony Orchestra

Anything For Love The Meat Loaf Story

2026 Tour

Scarborough Spa

24 Jul 2026

Steve Steinman, brings you his brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits

Planetarium

Birmingham Museums

ThinkTank Birmingham

1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

ThinkTank Birmingham

Celebrating Celine

The Ultimate Celine Dion Tribute Concert

Britannia Pier Great Yarmouth

11 Jul 2026

The Ultimate Céline Dion Tribute Concert with an incredible full live band and starring the...

The Carpenters story

The magical songs of The Carpenters, and the story of the lives and times of this universally loved brother/sister duo.

Ipswich Regent Theatre & Corn Exchange

18 Apr 2026

This highly acclaimed production continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its spectacular celebration...

Seven Drunken Nights

The Story of The Dubliners

Granville Theatre Ramsgate

11 Apr 2026

Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners...

Professor Brian Cox

Emergence World Tour

Bournemouth International Centre

7 Nov 2026 - 8 Nov 2026

Emergence Tour - Brian Cox