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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

Alan Carr

Have said Too Much

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2027

Alan Carr

Seven Drunken Nights

The Story of The Dubliners

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre

17 Apr 2026

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

Miriam Margolyes

Full English LIVE 2026

Plymouth Pavilions

28 Oct 2026

Miriam Margolyes: Full English LIVE 2026

An Evening of Burlesque

A glorious night of glamour, laughter and feel-good fun

Chelmsford Theatres

30 Jul 2026

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

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

The Spy Novel That Changed Everything. Now Live On Stage.

Wales Millennium Centre

28 Apr 2026 - 2 May 2026

The Spy Novel That Changed Everything. Now Live On Stage.

RWA Collection

RWA Art Gallery

Nottingham Arts Theatre

1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2027

Royal West of England Academy Art Gallery

Horrible Histories

Terrible Tudors & Awful Egyptians

Northern Stage Newcastle upon Tyne

12 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2026

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! Horrible Histories

Seven Drunken Nights

The Story of The Dubliners

Hexagon Reading

19 Apr 2026

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

Diversity

The SOUL Tour

York Barbican

20 Apr 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

Diversity Tour

An Evening of Burlesque

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

Hexagon Reading

6 Jun 2026

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