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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

Join in the Constable 250 Celebrations at Burgh House

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of iconic Suffolk-born artist John Constable

Judi Dench: Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It?

Join Judi as she lifts the curtain on cherished memories and hilarious anecdotes from seven decades of performing with some of the greatest names in theatre.

Big night out. Big. HUGE. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL returns for a major UK Tour.

Big night out. Big. HUGE. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL returns for a major UK Tour.

Mel Giedroyc becomes Patron of new Guildford Youth Theatre

Mel Giedroyc becomes Patron of new Guildford Youth Theatre

➤ Musicals

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

WAITRESS The Musical

WAITRESS the Musical

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➤ Videos of upcoming shows in the UK

Something Rotten! ‘Tis A New Musical

In a World Without Musicals, Two Brothers Dared To Dream A Dream…

Opera House Manchester

16 Jun 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

A chilling mystery unfolds when a young actress suddenly dies on stage.

Operation Mincemeat

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

Theatre Royal & Concert Hall, Nottingham

20 Jul 2026 - 1 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.

Rude Science

2026

New Theatre Cardiff

27 Jul 2026

Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly explosive new show, packed with...

John Bishop

Let's Go Round Again UK & Ireland Tour 2027

Utilita Arena Birmingham

1 May 2027

John Bishop Let's Go Round Again UK & Ireland Tour 2027

An Evening of Burlesque

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

Hexagon Reading

6 Jun 2026

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

Jimmy Carr – Laughs Funny Tour

Jimmy is back on the road with brand new material for 2026

New Theatre Oxford

5 Jun 2026

Comedian Jimmy Carr laughs funny - hence the tour

An Evening of Burlesque

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

Playhouse Whitley Bay

26 Sep 2026

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

The Haunting of Hill House

A Story That Won't Let You Go.

Theatr Clwyd

13 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2026

A Story That Won't Let You Go.

Legally Blonde The Musical

The iconic West End and Broadway smash hit

New Wimbledon Theatre

20 Oct 2026 - 24 Oct 2026

The iconic West End and Broadway smash hit

High Society

Cole Porters Songs, Glitter and Dazzle

The Alexandra Theatre Birmingham

18 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

Cole Porters High Society