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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 in Manchester, 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

New production photographs of the West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical.

New production photographs of the West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical.

The iconic 1960s film is now the feel-good musical of the year!

The iconic 1960s film is now the feel-good musical of the year!

Television and stage actress Tamzin Outhwaite stars in Abigail’s Party

Tamzin Outhwaite stars as one of the most iconic characters in British theatre – the unforgettable Beverley in Mike Leigh’s ferocious black comedy of suburban life in the 1970s.  

A wickedly entertaining new thriller: The Other Side of Murder with a star cast

The Other Side Of Murder – A Comedy Thriller

➤ Musicals

Pretty Woman

Pretty Woman – the ultimate Rom-Com live on stage

Mamma Mia

The Music of ABBA in Mamma Mia the Musical

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

The Boy who Harnessed the Wind

Heathers The Musical

Heathers the Musical

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➤ Videos of upcoming shows in the UK

Hadestown

The acclaimed Broadway musical phenomenon

King’s Theatre Glasgow

8 Jun 2027 - 12 Jun 2027

Hadestown the acclaimed Broadway musical phenomenon

Annie The Musical

The Smash Hit West End Musical

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

16 Feb 2027 - 21 Feb 2027

The Smash Hit West End Musical Annie

Legally Blonde The Musical

The iconic West End and Broadway smash hit musical

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

13 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2026

The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical

Operation Mincemeat

The hilarious and sharp-witted musical that tells the story of a real-life - and extremely bizarre - WWII operation.

Theatre Royal Glasgow

10 Nov 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is directed by award-winning theatre group Splitlip, who are known for their fast-paced comedy and glam-punk music.

The Proclaimers

2026 Tour

Warrington Parr Hall

19 Jun 2026

Craig and Charlie Reid return in 2026 with a highly anticipated 13th studio album and a string of major live dates across the UK. Following the phenomenal success of their 14-month Dentures Out world tour, which concluded in August 2023,

An Evening of Burlesque

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

The Playhouse Theatre, Weston-Super-Mare

3 Oct 2026

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

Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella

London 1940. The Blackout. A siren sounds...

Theatre Royal Glasgow

13 Apr 2027 - 17 Apr 2027

Matthew Bourne’s epic interpretation of the classic fairytale Cinderella.

The Extra Mile: An Evening With Kevin Sinfield

Inspiration, Motivation, Leadership

Bingley Arts Centre

23 Sep 2026

A night of Inspiration, motivation and leadership.

The Mousetrap

Agathe Christies Classic

The Alexandra Theatre Birmingham

3 Sep 2026 - 12 Sep 2026

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap

Garth Evans: The Anti-Virus Sculptures

Leeds Art Gallery

Leeds Art Gallery

22 May 2026 - 3 Oct 2026

Leeds Arts Gallery