matilda
matilda

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

David Morrissey to star in The Oresteia at The Bridge Theatre this summer

David Morrissey to star in The Oresteia at The Bridge Theatre this summer

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.  

➤ 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

willy_russells_blood_brothers

➤ Videos of upcoming shows in the UK

Whitney Queen of The Night

A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Muni Theatre Colne

26 Aug 2026

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another...

Fawlty Towers The Play

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

Theatre Royal Newcastle

30 Jun 2026 - 4 Jul 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.

Just for One Day

The Live Aid Musical

The Alexandra Theatre Birmingham

22 Jun 2027 - 26 Jun 2027

Just for one day is a new musical Live Aid on stage.

Professor Brian Cox

Emergence World Tour

Swansea Arena

11 Nov 2026

Emergence Tour - Brian Cox

Man in The Mirror

A Tribute to Michael Jackson

De Montfort Hall Leicester

7 May 2027

Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the King of Pop.

Lord of the Dance

30th Anniversary

Liverpool Empire

6 Oct 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Lord of the Dance 30th Anniversary

Private Peaceful

Based on Michael Morpurgo’s bestselling novel and adapted and directed by Simon Reade

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

13 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2026

Private Peaceful Based on Michael Morpurgo’s bestselling novel

The Snowman

You'll be walking in the air

Birmingham Repertory Theatre

20 Oct 2026 - 1 Nov 2026

There’s snow place like home, and The Snowman returns for it’s 28th year at the Peacock.

Zog

The hit stage show based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved book

Cadogan Hall

2 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2026

Zog is the keenest dragon in Madam Dragon’s school

Showstoppers

The Improvised Musical

Cambridge Theatre London

27 Jul 2026

The Improvised Musical