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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

Chris Isaak

Plus Special Guests

Theatre Royal Drury Lane London

5 Jul 2026

Over the course of his forty-year career, Multi-platinum selling and Grammy- nominated singer and actor Chris Isaak has performed to sold-out crowds across the globe with members of his longtime band Silvertone.

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

National Tour

The Alban Arena – St Albans

24 Jul 2026

Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon and Garfunkel Story, with...

The Carpenters story

The magical songs of The Carpenters, and the story of the lives and times of this universally loved brother/sister duo.

The Central Theatre & The Brook Theatre Chatham

23 May 2026

This highly acclaimed production continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its spectacular celebration...

MAMMA MIA!

The smash hit musical based on the songs of Abba

Sheffield Theatres: The Lyceum, The Crucible & The Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse

15 Sep 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

Join the fun at MAMMA MIA!, the worlds sunniest, most exhilarating smash-hit musical!

Annie

The Smash Hit West End Musical

New Victoria Theatre Woking

16 Nov 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

The Smash Hit West End Musical Annie

Seven Drunken Nights

The Story of The Dubliners

New Theatre Cardiff

18 Apr 2026

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

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

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

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

22 May 2026

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

Fawlty Towers The Play

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

Winter Gardens Blackpool

31 Mar 2026 - 4 Apr 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.

Alan Carr

Have said Too Much

Leeds Grand Theatre

8 May 2027

Alan Carr

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

National Tour

Aberystwyth Arts Centre

18 Jun 2026

Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon and Garfunkel Story, with...