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

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

Matthew Bourne’s award-winning dance thriller THE CAR MAN returns for a 2026 UK

New Adventures is delighted to announce casting for Matthew Bourne’s award-winning dance thriller THE CAR MAN which returns for a 2026 UK tour

Join in the Constable 250 Celebrations at Burgh House

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

➤ 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

Sweet and Sour

The Ultimate Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo

Hall for Cornwall – Truro

28 Aug 2026

From the same producers that brought you TaylorMania. Sweet and Sour – The Ultimate Tribute...

Nikita Kuzmin

Supernova

Festival Theatre Edinburgh

12 Jul 2026

Burn the Floor presents Nikita Kuzmin: Supernova. Strictly Come Dancing finalist and fan favourite Nikita Kuzmin takes centre stage in the explosive new dance spectacular Supernova, touring the UK in June and July 2026.

Burlesque

The Big New Musical

Liverpool Empire

24 Nov 2026 - 5 Dec 2026

BURLESQUE The Big New Musical

The Last Laugh

A new play by Paul Hendy

New Theatre Peterborough

4 Aug 2026 - 8 Aug 2026

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

That’ll Be The Day

2026

Kings Theatre Portsmouth

18 Sep 2026

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

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

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

Theatre Royal & Concert Hall, Nottingham

17 Sep 2026

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

Toto the Ninja Cat

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

Warwick Arts Centre

30 Oct 2026 - 1 Nov 2026

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

Annie The Musical

The Smash Hit West End Musical

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

16 Feb 2027 - 21 Feb 2027

The Smash Hit West End Musical Annie

Miriam Margolyes

Full English LIVE 2026

New Theatre Oxford

11 Sep 2026

Miriam Margolyes: Full English LIVE 2026

Lord of the Dance

30th Anniversary

Regent Theatre Stoke on Trent

13 Jul 2026 - 15 Jul 2026

Lord of the Dance 30th Anniversary