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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

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. 

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.

➤ 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

Alan Carr

Have said Too Much

Royal & Derngate, Northampton

17 Jun 2027 - 18 Jun 2027

Alan Carr

Wagner: Tristan and Isolde

London Symphony Orchestra

Barbican Centre London Events

12 Jul 2026

London Symphony Orchestra

Alan Carr

Have I Said Too Much?

Milton Keynes Theatre

14 May 2027 - 15 May 2027

Alan Carr

Man in the Mirror

A Tribute to Michael Jackson

De Montfort Hall Leicester

1 May 2026

The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson.

Anything For Love The Meat Loaf Story

2026 Tour

City Hall Salisbury

4 Jul 2026

Steve Steinman, brings you his brand-new production featuring over 26 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits

A Country Night In Nashville

Recreating the energy and atmosphere of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville,

Fairfield Halls Croydon

24 Apr 2026

Recreating the energy and atmosphere of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, A Country Night In Nashville takes you on a journey through the history of country music.

Strictly Legends Tour

Starring Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian

Town Hall & Symphony Hall Birmingham

18 Oct 2026

Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian. All household names, all Strictly favourites

Lost in Music

One Night At The Disco

The Apex – Bury St Edmunds

15 Jan 2027

Get ready to get Lost In Music! The show that everyone is talking about, now...

Operation Mincemeat

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

Eastbourne Theatres

3 Aug 2026 - 8 Aug 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.

Six

Divorced. Beheaded. Live!

The Lowry Manchester

1 Aug 2026

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the...