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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

Operation Mincemeat

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

Theatre Royal Bath

2 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 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.

Nikita Kuzmin

Supernova

Cambridge Corn Exchange

24 Jul 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.

That’ll Be The Day

2026

Marina Theatre Lowestoft

12 Sep 2026

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

Chris Isaak

Plus Special Guests

De Montfort Hall Leicester

8 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. His music and film credits include thirteen critically acclaimed studio albums, twelve chart-topping singles along with several motion pictures, such as The Silence of the Lambs and That Thing You Do! His work has also taken him behind the scenes, creating music for multiple film soundtracks, including Eyes Wide Shut, True Romance, Wild at Heart, and Blue Velvet. Isaak has starred in his own critically acclaimed television series...

Matilda The Musical UK & Ireland Tour 2026

The multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company

Southampton Mayflower Theatre

29 Apr 2026 - 17 May 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s smash hit production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, will embark on its second major tour of the UK and Ireland in October 2025.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Red Programme

Norwich Theatre Royal

21 Apr 2026

Experience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen! The Banff Film Festival

David Essex

2026 Tour

Southampton Mayflower Theatre

13 Sep 2026

The Legendary David Essex

The Bon Jovi Experience

2025 26 tour

Perth Theatre and Concert Hall

23 Apr 2026

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

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...

Greg Davies Full Fat Legend

Witness the Full Fat Legend at the very top of his game

SEC Armadillo Glasgow

5 Mar 2027 - 6 Mar 2027

Witness the Full Fat Legend at the very top of his game.