What's On in London in 2026
Theatre, Musicals, Music & Cultural Events
Find out what’s on in London with Artspod’s one-stop destination for discovering the city’s vibrant and diverse cultural scene. From world-class theatre productions in the West End to electrifying live music, exhibitions, and contemporary dance, London offers unforgettable experiences for every kind of culture lover.
Whether you’re looking for major productions at iconic venues like Ovo Arena Wembley, Shakespeare’s Globe, Royal Albert Hall, cutting-edge performances at Barbican Centre, and National Theatre or intimate shows at independent theatres and music spaces across the city, our London events guide has you covered.
Our curated London listings bring together upcoming shows, key venue information, and exclusive editorial insights from across the arts world. Explore what’s on in London today, this weekend, and beyond, and discover a cultural landscape that’s constantly evolving, inspiring, and waiting to be explored.
Explore what’s on in London right now, from current theatre productions and exhibitions to live music, cultural events and auditions like Les Misérables auditions in London happening across the city.
Upcoming Theatre, Music and Exhibitions in London
The Extra Mile: An Evening With Kevin Sinfield
A night of Inspiration, motivation and leadership.
Showstoppers
The Improvised Musical
Courtauld Permanent Collection
Venture into the Courtauld and explore our collection in this exhibition
The Barber in London
The Barber in London
The Jonathan Larson Project
The Jonathan Larson Project makes its UK premiere!
Here Comes J Edgar!
Here Comes J Edgar!
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Abba Voyage
Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid have created the kind of concert they always wanted, performing for their fans at their very best
Niall Horan
Niall Horan Dinner Part Tour
Jonny Woo’s Un-Royal Variety
Jonny Woo, London based, visionary alt-drag and cabaret artist, brings his hit show Un-Royal Variety to the Soho Theatre Walthamstow
The Guilty
One Call. One Choice. One Life.
Grace Pervades
Henry Irving and Ellen Terry, whose partnership changed British Theatre forever.
Trainspotting: The Musical
Choose Life.
Mo Gilligan
Mo Gilligan - The o you know
The Producers
Mel Brooks The Producers
The Planets
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Sylvia the Musical
Sylvia the Musical
Hisaishi conducts Hisaishi
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
John Bishop
John Bishop Let's Go Round Again UK & Ireland Tour 2027
Phantom of The Opera, London
Far beneath the majesty and splendour of the Paris Opera House, hides the Phantom in a shadowy existence. Shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all, the love he holds for his beautiful protégée Christine Daaé is so strong that even her heart cannot resist.
Matilda The Musical
Please note – this show has been rescheduled from Thursday 16 April 2020. Tickets remain...
Showstoppers
The Improvised Musical
Showstoppers
The Improvised Musical
Showstoppers
The Improvised Musical
Showstoppers
The Improvised Musical
The Devil Wears Prada The Musical
A new musical based on the blockbuster film and bestselling novel
Sinatra The Musical
Start spreadin’ the news, old blue eyes is back!
Les Miserables, Sondheim Theatre
This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “the reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “perfect theatre in a perfect theatre” (Sunday Telegraph).
The Book of Mormon
The outrageous musical comedy from the creators of South Park.
Beetlejuice
Get ready for the time of your afterlife with the supernaturally hilarious hit musical BEETLEJUICE!
MAMMA MIA! London
Join the fun at MAMMA MIA!, the worlds sunniest, most exhilarating smash-hit musical!
Cyrano de Bergerac
Starring Olivier award-winner Adrian Lester
Into The Woods
Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s dazzling musical.
Oliver! The Musical
Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver!, which he has fully reconceived with director and choreographer Matthew Bourne.
My Neighbour Totoro
The ‘jaw-dropping’ multi-award-winning My Neighbour Totoro
Disney’s Hercules The Musical
Disney's Hercules to Electrify London's West End in 2025
Jesus Christ Superstar
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar stars Sam Ryder at Drury Lane.
Jesus Christ Superstar
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar stars Sam Ryder
Jimmy Carr – Laughs Funny Tour
Comedian Jimmy Carr laughs funny - hence the tour
Jane McDonald
Jane McDonald Tour Living the Dream
Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks
Jon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the most recognisable voices in music as the lead vocalist and creative force behind YES
David Essex
The Legendary David Essex
Love Never Dies in Concert
Phantom of the Opera’s spectacular sequel.
Miriam Margolyes
Miriam Margolyes: Full English LIVE 2026
The Proclaimers
Craig and Charlie Reid return in 2026 with a highly anticipated 13th studio album and a string of major live dates across the UK. Following the phenomenal success of their 14-month Dentures Out world tour, which concluded in August 2023,
Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv
The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026!
Johannes Radebe Finally Home
Finally Home is your chance to celebrate with JoJo at the biggest party in town.
Professor Brian Cox
Emergence Tour - Brian Cox
Greg Davies Full Fat Legend
Witness the Full Fat Legend at the very top of his game.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy
Artistic Director Lisa Spirling makes her directorial debut at Stratford East with this fierce new play by Ava Pickett.
Toto the Ninja Cat
Dermot O'Leary's Toto the Ninja Cat will come to the stage as a musical
Vasily Petrenko conducts Beethoven 5
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Beethoven and Dvořák
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
High Society
Cole Porters High Society
Wagner: Tristan and Isolde
London Symphony Orchestra
Death Note: The Musical
Write a name. Change the world.
Stravinsky The Firebird
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
The Oresteia
A contemporary family wakes up in a Greek myth and can’t seem to find a way out of their hellish destiny.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts 1 and 2.
Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed...
Kinky Boots The Musical
The Broadway and West End phenomenon, Kinky Boots The Musical, is strutting back across the country
The Nutcracker | English National Ballet
The magical Christmas tradition for all the family!
Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity is a new story live on stage.
Stereophonic
It’s 1976 and one band are about to break through, break down, or break up…
Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man
Matthew Bournes Car Man
Motionhouse: Hidden
Motionhouse jaw-dropping production Hidden will explore how, in an increasingly divided world, light can come out of darkness in times of crisis.
Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella
Matthew Bourne’s epic interpretation of the classic fairytale Cinderella.
Singin’ in the Rain
Singin' in the Rain - The smash-hit West End Musical
Abigail’s Party
Abigail's Party transfers from the West End.
National Theatre: Pride
A joy-filled new musical based on an incredible true story.
Don Giovanni
Don Giovanni Royal Opera House
Little Voice
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice by Jim Cartwright
Disney’s The Lion King
Disney’s award-winning musical THE LION KING explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music.
Burlesque The Musical
The big new musical just got BIGGER!
Moulin Rouge The Musical
Enter a world of splendour and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world...
Operation Mincemeat
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.
Derren Brown – Only Human Live
Prepare to be astonished! The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, on tour 2025.
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