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Sign for Les Mis at the Sondheim Theatre with the top of a double decker bus

Best West End and London theatre shows you have to see in January 2026

All seven members of BTS wearing black suits on stage and smiling

How to get BTS London tickets as general sale goes live today for 2026 Arirang tour

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal is tackled by Marc Cucurella of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge

How to get tickets to the Carabao Cup Final 2026 and remaining semi-finals

Family Fortunes and Coronation Street legend joins Waitress UK tour – here's how to get tickets

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- "Jimmy Fallon" Episode 1722 -- Pictured: Musical guest Harry Styles performs "Ever Since New York" on April 15, 2017 -- (Photo by: Will Heath/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 01: A$AP Rocky attends the 35th Gotham Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on December 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

How to get A$AP Rocky tickets as early pre-sale goes live for 2026 UK tour dates

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 09: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates winning match point against Alexander Zverev of Germany during the Men's Singles Final match on Day 15 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on June 09, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Goode/Getty Images)

When is the French Open 2026 and how to get tickets today

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Our top recommendations for this month

Claudia Winkleman in the middle of two cloaked individuals by The Traitors Round Table

Olivia GarrettIs The Traitors Live Experience worth it? How to get tickets to this faithful recreation of the BBC series

Rear view of young woman walking against London cityscape

Best London experience gifts for a unique day out in 2026

Children on a rollercoaster at LEGOLAND

Best LEGOLAND Windsor deals and how to get cheap hotel and ticket offers

Guests pose for a picture with David Bowie figure at Madame Tussauds London

Madame Tussauds ticket deals: How to get cheap tickets for your next London visit

Theatre

Curtain call of the 2025 production of Beetlejuice the Musical in New York City

13 new West End shows we’re most excited about coming to London in 2026

Paddington and Mrs Brown in Paddington the Musical

How do TodayTix Rush tickets work?

Sam Ryder performing Space Man at Eurovision 2022

How to get tickets to Sam Ryder's Jesus Christ Superstar as general sale goes live

Music

Lily Allen attends The Serpentine Summer Party 2025 celebrating this year's Serpentine Pavilion designed by Marina Tabassum at Serpentine South gallery on June 24, 2025 in London, England.

The best concerts and tours coming to the UK in 2026 – and how to get tickets

General view of the main stage during Download Festival at Donington Park on June 14, 2025 in Castle Donington, England

The best music festivals to try around the UK in 2026 – and how to get tickets

In this image released on October 6, 2024, Raye performs at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images)

How to beat the Ticketmaster queue: Top tips for securing tickets

Sport

24 unmissable sporting matches to see live in 2026 – and how to get tickets now

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 15: Henry Pollock of England goes over to score his team's seventh try during the Guinness Six Nations 2025 match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium on March 15, 2025 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Dan Mullan - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images)

How to get last-minute Six Nations 2026 tickets for men's and women's rugby matches

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 13: Jannik Sinner (ITA) [1] during his Gentlemen's Singles Final match against Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) [2] during day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 13, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)

How to get Wimbledon 2026 tickets if you missed out on the public ballot

Live events

The FRIENDS Experience

30 best immersive experiences in London that are actually worth the money

How to get cheap Harry Potter Studio tour tickets, including travel and hotel bundles

Best comedians and comedy shows touring the UK in 2026 – and how to get tickets

Going Out reviews

Olivia GarrettInto the Woods review: Bridge Theatre revival is a sheer force of nature

Paddington in Paddington the Musical

Olivia GarrettPaddington The Musical review: London needs this musical now more than ever

Daniel Casey (Barnaby) in The Killings at Badger's Drift, credit Manuel Harlan

Michael SidhuMidsomer Murders on stage review: A killer debut for the classic crime drama

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Going Out features

A collage of images from musicals: the cast of Clueless Musical, Imelda Staunton from Mrs Warrens Profession, the cast of Great Gatsby, Paddington, Ncuti Gatwa from Born with Teeth, Rachel Zegler from Evita

We've reviewed over 30 London theatre shows, musicals and plays this year – here's how they rank.

Two people with a bat in the dark in Paranormal Activity

Paranormal Activity writer on why the found footage format was ditched for West End adaptation

actress Kate Fleetwood

'What is so frightening about a powerful woman?' Kate Fleetwood talks witches ahead of Into the Woods role

Our offers of the week

We've had our team scour the internet for the best prices on everything from West End theatre productions to tours and live experiences. Here are the offers we think are worth your time.