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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

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

Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella Returns to the Stage for 30th Anniversary Tour

New Adventures is reviving one of its most beloved productions as Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella.

Jonathan Groff makes his RSC debut as Rosalind

Jonathan Groff makes his RSC debut as Rosalind

The Haunting of Hill House stage adaptation to tour the UK this autumn

A new stage adaptation of The Haunting of Hill House will receive its world premiere on a UK tour this autumn.

➤ 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

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026

Anvil Arts Basingstoke

16 Apr 2026

The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026!

Nikita Kuzmin

Supernova

Wyvern Theatre & Arts Centre Swindon

23 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2026

Burn the Floor presents Nikita Kuzmin: Supernova. Strictly Come Dancing finalist and fan favourite Nikita Kuzmin takes centre stage in the explosive new dance spectacular Supernova, touring the UK in June and July 2026.

Sing The Musicals

The Live Band Sing-along Spectacular

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

27 Mar 2026

The Live Band Sing-along Spectacular

I’m Sorry Prime Minister

The Final Chapter of Yes Minister

Richmond Theatre London

26 May 2026 - 30 May 2026

one last glorious round of red tape, I’m Sorry, Prime Minister.

An Evening of Burlesque

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

Middleton Arena Rochdale

17 Apr 2026

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

Romeo & Juliet

n Verona, in the height of summer, two young people meet at a party. The rest is tragedy.

The Harold Pinter Theatre

16 Mar 2026 - 6 Jun 2026

In Verona, in the height of summer, two young people meet at a party. The rest is tragedy.

Henry V

Tamara Harvey directs Alfred Enoch as Shakespeare’s Henry V

Royal Shakespeare Theatre Stratford Upon Avon

14 Mar 2026 - 25 Apr 2026

Tamara Harvey directs Alfred Enoch as Shakespeare’s Henry V

Barnum

The Circus Musical starring Lee Mead

Cambridge Arts Theatre

18 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Barnum the Musical

The Bon Jovi Experience

2026 tour

Bridlington Spa

6 Sep 2026

Get ready to rock your way through an unforgettable journey with the only show to...

That’ll Be The Day

Immerse yourself in the ultimate fusion of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and comedy with That’ll...