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London's West End

Every West End and London theatre show we gave 5-stars in 2026 and how to get tickets ★★★★★

Cynthia Erivo on stage with three versions of herself projected via video

What is a theatre preview and is it worth it?

Jo Hamilton is played by Monica Dolan in Mr Bates vs the Post Office.

Mr Bates vs The Post Office legend on why the theme of forgiveness is so important in her work – especially "actor dependent" new play

[UNDER EMBARGO] Paddington Bear in Paddington the Musical

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Steve Backshall wearing a white shirt and sitting in front of a bright orange background.

How to get Steve Backshall tickets for new 2026 Deadly! UK arena tour

Keira Knightley at Netflix, wearing a golden dress and stood in front of a grey backdrop at a premiere.

Keira Knightley confirmed opposite Game of Thrones and Bridgerton favourites for new run of award-winning play

A League of their own live

How to get tickets to A League of Their Own Live Tour as Jamie Redknapp, Jill Scott and Tony Bellew return

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Going Out reviews

Sadie SInk and Noah Jupe in Romeo and Juliet

Olivia GarrettRomeo & Juliet review: Shakespeare meets Black Mirror in Sadie Sink's West End debut ★★★★☆

Olivia GarrettDracula review: Cynthia Erivo bites back at doubters but is let down by overproduction ★★★☆☆

Three waitresses played by Carrie Hope Fletcher, Sandra Marvin and Evelyn Hoskins, in the musical Waitress are in a diner making a pie, with Carrie Hope Fletcher as Jenna blowing flour out of her hand with a mixing bowl on the table

Laura RutkowskiWaitress review: Carrie Hope Fletcher new staging is served to perfection ★★★★★

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Going Out features

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 12: Elaine Paige, winner of the Special Award, poses backstage at The Olivier Awards 2026, celebrating their 50th anniversary, at Royal Albert Hall on April 12, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)

ExclusiveRadio icon Elaine Paige speaks out on the role that changed her life and why she'd never step back onto the West End stage

Sara Bareilles seen onstage at Deadline's 2025 Sound & Screen Film held at UCLA's Royce Hall on November 05, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Deadline via Getty Images)

ExclusiveSara Bareilles teases her first musical since Waitress – and why her new writing is about grief

The cast members of the Reduced Shakespeare Company

ExclusiveHow Shakespeare ended up on EasyJet: 10k steps a day, livestock and what it takes to keep the Bard alive. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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

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A young boy under a spotlight dancing with a chair

Billy Elliot is returning to the West End for the first time in 10 years – and embarking on a UK tour

Music

Harry Styles performing on stage, holding the microphone stand in one hand with his other arm out stretched above his head whilst bellowing a song.

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

India celebrate winning the ICC Women's World Cup in 2025

How to get ICC Women's Cricket world cup tickets 2026

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

The Red Roses lift the trophy as they celebrate winning the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.

How to get last-minute Women's Six Nations tickets 2026

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

Our top recommendations for this month

Ramses II exhibit

What is Ramses and the Pharaoh’s Gold? Our honest review of London's newest Egyptology exhibition

Inside out experience at Mundo Pixar exhibit

What is the Mundo Pixar Experience? Our honest review of the immersive Pixar experience in Wembley

Children on a rollercoaster at LEGOLAND

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

The Smiler at Alton Towers

Save up to £50 on a Merlin Annual Pass in limited Merlin Spring Sale

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.