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

Casting News: Olivier Nominee Peter Polycarpou to Play Poirot

Don’t miss this darkly seductive new staging of one of Agatha Christie’s most compelling mysteries.

European Premiere: Buffoon at Sheffield Playhouse

European Premiere: Buffoon

Artspod’s Top 5 Children’s Theatre Shows Touring the UK This Summer

Whether you’re introducing a toddler to live theatre or entertaining older children during the school holidays.

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

Pretty Woman The Musical

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

West Midlands

Little Voice

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice by Jim Cartwright

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

9 Mar 2027 - 13 Mar 2027

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice by Jim Cartwright

North East

Strictly Legends Tour

Starring Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian

Gateshead Glasshouse

31 Oct 2026

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

East Midlands

Pretty Woman The Musical

Back out on a major UK tour in 2027

Theatre Royal & Concert Hall, Nottingham

21 Sep 2027 - 2 Oct 2027

Big night out. Big. HUGE.

West Midlands

Blood Brothers

UK Tour

Birmingham Hippodrome

20 Oct 2026 - 24 Oct 2026

Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.