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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

Mel Giedroyc becomes Patron of new Guildford Youth Theatre

Mel Giedroyc becomes Patron of new Guildford Youth Theatre

TEETH ‘N’ SMILES. The 50th anniversary revival of David Hare’s rebel play starring Self Esteem

Before the New York Dolls. Before Debbie Harry. Before Kurt Cobain. There was Maggie Frisby.

Seduction, Scandal and Survival: Les Liaisons Dangereuses Returns to the National Theatre in 2026

Seduction, Scandal and Survival

Divorced, Beheaded… Absolutely Brilliant!

SIX is a modern musical that reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII.

➤ Musicals

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

The Boy who Harnessed the Wind

Heathers The Musical

Heathers the Musical

WAITRESS The Musical

WAITRESS the Musical

MATILDA The Musical Tour

Matilda the Musical

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➤ Videos of upcoming shows in the UK

BalletBoyz

Celebrating a quarter of a century on stage, this is the best of BalletBoyz

Lighthouse Poole

30 Jun 2026

BalletBoyz at 25 Celebrating a quarter of a century on stage,

Operation Mincemeat

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

New Victoria Theatre Woking

15 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 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.

David Hockney

David Hockney takes us on a personal journey through sixty years of his art.

Serpentine Gallery London

12 Mar 2026 - 23 Aug 2026

Using large-scale projection in a remarkable new space, David Hockney takes us on a personal journey through sixty years of his art.

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!

Horrible Histories

Terrible Tudors & Awful Egyptians

The Grand Theatre Blackpool

15 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! Horrible Histories

The Mousetrap

Agathe Christies Classic

Princess Theatre Torquay

15 Sep 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap

Emergence | Scottish Ballet

The mesmerising ballet by Crystal Pite

Theatre Royal Glasgow

10 Sep 2026 - 12 Sep 2026

Emergence | Scottish Ballet

Troy Hawke

Never Stop, Never Change

De Montfort Hall Leicester

28 May 2026

Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping in 2026 with new show.

The Picture Of Dorian Gray

By Oscar Wilde

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford

3 Nov 2026 - 7 Nov 2026

Oscar Wildes Masterpiece - The Picture of Dorian Gray

An Evening of Burlesque

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

New Theatre Peterborough

30 Oct 2026

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