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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

Behind The Scenes With The Peppa Pig Stage Show Cast

Behind The Scenes With The Peppa Pig Stage Show Cast

Comedy legends Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders reunite on the West End stage for the first time in 17 years

Comedy legends Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders reunite on the West End stage for the first time in 17 years

Trainspotting The Musical World Premiere

Thirty years on from the film that changed everything, Trainspotting: The Musical storms the stage.

Tilted Wig present Spitfire Girls, a poignant new play inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII.

Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together. 

➤ 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

The Bodyguard

Classic Musical Thriller

Norwich Theatre Royal

22 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

The Bodyguard

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner

The Alban Arena – St Albans

7 Jun 2026

After a sensational 2025 that saw over 60,000 Tina Turner fans across the UK singing,...

Priscilla

Queen of the Desert the Musical

New Victoria Theatre Woking

11 May 2026 - 16 May 2026

Priscilla Queen of the Desert

UK Pink Floyd Experience

Celebrating 50 Years of Dark Side Of The Moon

The Alban Arena – St Albans

17 Sep 2026

Celebrating 50 years since the release of their iconic album The Dark Side of The...

UK Pink Floyd Experience

Celebrating 50 Years of Dark Side Of The Moon

Cromer Pier and Pavilion Theatre

4 Apr 2026

Celebrating 50 years since the release of their iconic album The Dark Side of The...

The Ballad of Johnny and June

A brand-new musical celebrating the legendary love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter

Bradford Theatres

30 Jun 2026 - 4 Jul 2026

A brand-new musical celebrating the legendary love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter.

That’ll Be The Day

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

Horrible Histories

Terrible Tudors & Awful Egyptians

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

14 May 2026 - 16 May 2026

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

Operation Mincemeat

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

Festival Theatre Edinburgh

2 Nov 2026 - 7 Nov 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.

CATS

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi award-winning musical

The Theatre Royal Plymouth

6 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2026

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi award-winning musical