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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

Rocky Horror Show

UK Tour

The Grand Theatre Blackpool

11 May 2026 - 16 May 2026

The Rocky Horror Show Tour

Blood Brothers

UK Tour

The Playhouse Theatre, Weston-Super-Mare

8 Sep 2026 - 12 Sep 2026

Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Fawlty Towers The Play

Featuring your favourite scenes from the sitcom’s unforgettable twelve episodes.

Hull New Theatre and Hull City Hall

12 May 2026 - 16 May 2026

Nearly 50 years since it first hit our TV screens, the ‘Greatest British sitcom of all time’ (Radio Times) is now a brand-new stage play, adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.

Lost in Music

One Night At The Disco

Babbacombe Theatre Torquay

12 Sep 2026

Get ready to get Lost In Music! The show that everyone is talking about, now...

Fawlty Towers The Play

Featuring your favourite scenes from the sitcom’s unforgettable twelve episodes.

Kings Theatre Portsmouth

16 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Nearly 50 years since it first hit our TV screens, the ‘Greatest British sitcom of all time’ (Radio Times) is now a brand-new stage play, adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.

UK Pink Floyd Experience

Celebrating 50 Years of Dark Side Of The Moon

Taunton Brewhouse

25 Jun 2026

Celebrating 50 years since the release of their iconic album The Dark Side of The...

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show

Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!

Assembly Hall Theatre – Tunbridge Wells

2 May 2026 - 3 May 2026

Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!

Here & Now Musical

The Music of STEPS

The Marlowe Theatre – Canterbury

12 May 2026 - 16 May 2026

Here and Now the Steps Musical

Jersey Boys

The boys are back as the original Tony®-winning sensation returns for its 20th Anniversary Tour!

Llandudno Venue Cymru Theatre

3 Aug 2026 - 8 Aug 2026

The boys are back as the original Tony®-winning sensation returns for its 20th Anniversary Tour!

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

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

Theatre Royal Newcastle

7 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2026

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