What’s On UK 2026 Today | Theatre, Music & Events

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

Major West End Theatre to be renamed in honour of playwright Sir Tom Stoppard

Jesus Christ Superstar, starring Sam Ryder in the iconic role of Jesus, heads out on a major UK tour in 2027

David Morrissey to star in The Oresteia at The Bridge Theatre this summer

New production photographs of the West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical.

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

➤ Videos of upcoming shows in the UK

South West

MAMMA MIA!

The smash hit musical based on the songs of Abba

Bournemouth Pavilion

28 Jul 2026 - 2 Aug 2026

Join the fun at MAMMA MIA!, the worlds sunniest, most exhilarating smash-hit musical!

London

Annie

The Smash Hit West End Musical

The Hawth – Crawley

20 Oct 2026 - 24 Oct 2026

The Smash Hit West End Musical Annie

North West

Johannes Radebe Finally Home

Get Ready For The Biggest Party in Town

The Grand Theatre Blackpool

7 Apr 2027 - 8 Apr 2027

Finally Home is your chance to celebrate with JoJo at the biggest party in town.

South East

Twelve Angry Men

THE ACCLAIMED WEST END PRODUCTION OF THE CLASSIC COURTROOM THRILLER

Wycombe Swan

13 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2026

Twelve Angry Men the acclaimed Broadway phenomenon

East Midlands

Scott Bennett

Stuff

De Montfort Hall Leicester

5 May 2027

As heard on BBC Radio 4! As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis.