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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

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.  

A wickedly entertaining new thriller: The Other Side of Murder with a star cast

The Other Side Of Murder – A Comedy Thriller

➤ 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

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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.

The Orchard Theatre, Dartford

12 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 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.

The Last Laugh

A new play by Paul Hendy

Watford Palace Theatre

16 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

The Last Laugh a new play with Morcombe, Cooper and Monkhouse

Ben Portsmouth

Jaw-dropping tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll!

De Montfort Hall Leicester

5 Mar 2027

Ben Portsmouth brings you his jaw-dropping tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll!

The Proclaimers

2026 Tour

O2 Apollo Manchester

23 Oct 2026

Craig and Charlie Reid return in 2026 with a highly anticipated 13th studio album and a string of major live dates across the UK. Following the phenomenal success of their 14-month Dentures Out world tour, which concluded in August 2023,

Made In Tennessee

A Night of Country Music Live On Stage

Barnsley Civic

13 Sep 2026

Country fans are given a taste of Nashville sell-out show Made in Tennessee - A Night of Country Music.

Grease The Musical

Directed by Nikolai Foster Choreography by Arlene Phillips

Sunderland Empire

4 Oct 2027 - 9 Oct 2027

Grease the Musical Directed by Nikolai Foster Choreography by Arlene Phillips

Pop Princesses

A Magical show where beautiful Princesses become Pop Stars!

The Forum Theatre Billingham

4 Jul 2026

Pop Princesses, a magical show where beautiful Princesses become Pop Stars!

Toto the Ninja Cat

Based on Dermot O’Leary’s best-selling children’s book

Little Angel Theatre

17 May 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Dermot O'Leary's Toto the Ninja Cat will come to the stage as a musical

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

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

King’s Lynn Corn Exchange

3 Oct 2026

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

An Evening of Burlesque

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

Stockport Plaza

25 Sep 2026

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