Les Liaisons Dangereuses review: Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner's chemistry is off the charts in this timeless tale of seduction
Tense, sexy and playful, this revival of Christopher Hampton's Les Liaisons Dangereuses brings the best of the old and new.
Dangerous Liaisons is a tale that has been adapted time and time again, from TV mini-series to Korean historical romance film to the '90s cult classic film Cruel Intentions. Now it's time to enjoy another adaptation; the National Theatre revival of Christopher Hampton's 1984 Les Liaisons Dangereuses. A revival of a classic tale often reveals plenty about the age we're currently living in – so what does this production mean in the year 2026? Is it a cautionary tale against indulging in lies in the age of post-truth? A commentary on the shallow whims of the ultra-rich? Or is it simply an opportunity to witness the delight of Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner perform a dangerous, sexy tango of words and deceit? Whatever your interpretation, this much is sure: you are in for a wickedly sumptuous show. The 2026 National Theatre production, directed by Marianne Elliott, is a show of contrasts, with lavish costumes set against a sparse stage flanked by mirrors. This eerie juxtaposition makes the audience ill at ease, as well as highlighting both vanity and the sense of being unable to escape from yourself. Hampton's script stays relatively faithful to the original 1782 book Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. We focus on the Marquise de Merteuil (Manville) and the Vicomte de Valmont (Turner), two aristocrats and former lovers who place bets and play games based on manipulation and sexual exploits. What follows are dangerous games of seduction, of both Cécile de Volanges (Hannah van der Westhuysen) and Madame de Tourvel (Monica Barbaro). Tension is rife throughout, with each word of Hampton's script dripping with sensuality and double meaning. A lot of this tension is beautifully portrayed through movement, with choreographer Tom Jackson Greaves's luscious interpretive sequences, using fluid movement to express anguish and raw sexuality where words fail. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/04/Aidan-Turner-Vicomte-de-Valmont-and-Lesley-Manville-Marquise-de-Merteuil-in-Les-Liaisons-Dangereuses-at-the-National-Theatre.-Photographer-Sarah-Lee-LLD068-24f2aee.jpg" width="7416" height="4928" alt="Aidan Turner (Vicomte de Valmont) and Lesley Manville (Marquise de Merteuil) in Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the National Theatre" title="Aidan Turner (Vicomte de Valmont) and Lesley Manville (Marquise de Merteuil) in Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the National Theatre. Photographer Sarah Lee LLD068" /> Speaking of raw sexuality, be prepared for Aidan Turner and Lesley Manville to have you blushing and giggling in your seats. Both actors come into their element in portraying these sultry scumbags, with Turner's performance in particular raising plenty of laughs at his tongue-in-cheek duplicitousness. The chemistry between the pair is more than palpable, as is the chemistry between Turner and each of the many characters he charms into bed as the sleazy yet irresistible Vicomte de Valmont. It isn't entirely a romp, however. In addition to the play's darker turn in Act Two, Hampton's script, like the original text, has plenty to say about the power imbalance between the sexes, as well as boasting a sharp and scrappy female main character. While class differences aren't addressed directly, being more of an implicit feature of the tale, costume designer Natalie Roar highlights intense disparity with her eerie maid's costumes. With covered heads and tightly bound arms, the female servants hover like ghosts – an eerie reminder of the revolution that was to come a decade after the original tale was penned. With an almost three hour run-time (including interval), this is certainly a hefty night at the theatre, but one that you definitely don't want to miss. Buy Les Liaisons Dangereuses tickets at TodayTix For more of our thoughts on the latest London shows, check out our Waitress review and Romeo and Juliet review. When and where can I see Les Liaisons Dangereuses? Les Liaisons Dangereuses is currently playing at Lyttelton Theatre, which is part of the National Theatre on Southbank. Shows will be running until 6 June 2026. Buy Les Liaisons Dangereuses tickets at TodayTix How to get Les Liaisons Dangereuses tickets Tickets are currently available to purchase at TodayTix. We'd highly recommend buying tickets sooner rather than later as demand is extremely high. Buy Les Liaisons Dangereuses tickets at TodayTix Here's how you can get 10% off your next trip to the West End with the Radio Times Theatre Pass.
When is Game of Thrones: The Mad King opening? Everything you need to know ahead of UK premiere
George RR Martin's new prequel play now has a confirmed date, venue and ticket info.
The sun might be starting to shine, but winter is certainly coming to the UK this July, as Game of Thrones: The Mad King announces its premiere date. Last month, George RR Martin announced a brand new play from the world of Westeros set just a decade before the events of the first series of Game of Thrones. The Song of Ice and Fire author has partnered up with the RSC to bring us the new prequel written by Duncan Macmillan (Every Brilliant Thing), which will follow the war between the Targaryens and Baratheons which set the events of series one in motion. Martin, who is still working on the book series of A Song of Ice and Fire said: "When I first wrote Game of Thrones, I never imagined that it would be anything other than a book. It was a place for my imagination to exist without limits. "To my great surprise, it was adapted for a series and viewers have been able to enter the world of my imagination through the medium of television. For my work to now be adapted for the stage is something I did not expect but welcome with great enthusiasm and excitement. "Theatre offers something unique. A place for mine and the audience’s imagination to meet and hopefully create something magical. “For me, the RSC was the obvious choice when thinking about putting a Game of Thrones story on the stage. Shakespeare is the greatest name in English literature, and his plays have been a constant source of inspiration to me and my writing. "Not only that, he faced similar challenges in how to put a battle on stage, so we are in good company. It will be thrilling to watch the events of this new play unfold in a live environment. "Duncan’s masterful script honours the world completely, and I am so excited for both fans of the series, and perhaps people who have never picked up one of my books, to experience this new story in a theatre.” Meanwhile the show's adaptor Duncan Macmillan and director Dominic Cooke added: “George’s storytelling is Shakespearean in its scale and its themes – dynastic struggle, ambition, rebellion, madness, prophecy, ill-fated love. "From the beginning, Shakespeare’s histories and tragedies have been our primary reference for the ambition of this production, so the RSC feels like a natural home. “It will be thrilling for us to share this new play with audiences, both those that know and love George’s books and HBO’s series, but also audiences who know nothing and want to come and experience something both beautifully intimate and truly epic.” Here's everything you need to know about this new show including confirmed date, venue and when you'll be able to get tickets. Watch & download Game of Thrones at Amazon Buy A Song of Ice and Fire books 1-5 at Amazon Jump to: What is Game of Thrones: The Mad King about? Who is in the Game of Thrones: The Mad King cast and crew? When is Game of Thrones: The Mad King premiering in the UK? Where is Game of Thrones: The Mad King showing? When do tickets go on sale for Game of Thrones: The Mad King? What is Game of Thrones: The Mad King about? As fans may remember, Game of Thrones begins with Robert Baratheon (played by Mark Addy) in possession of the Iron Throne after a brutal war against Aerys II Targaryen – the Mad King and father to Daenerys. The houses went to war after Lyanna Stark (Ned Stark's sister), who was betrothed to Robert Baratheon, was seemingly abducted by the Mad King's son Rhaegar Targaryen. It is this war we will see in the new prequel play which is set a decade before season one opens. The synopsis reads: "Enter the world before. A long winter thaws in Harrenhal, and spring is promised. At a lavish banquet on the eve of a jousting tournament, lovers meet and revellers speculate about who will contend. "But in the shadows, amid growing unease at the blood-thirsty actions of the realm’s merciless Mad King, dissenters from his inner circle anxiously advance a treasonous plot. Far away, the drums of battle sound. "Family bonds, ancient prophecies, and the sacred line of succession will be tested in a dangerous campaign for power. Who will survive? Who will rise? Wars aren’t won by those with most cause, but whose story’s best told." The war saw the involvement of major characters including Ned Stark (Sean Bean), Tywin Lannister (Charles Dance) and Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau), which means we’re primed to expect many of these familiar faces from the houses Stark, Lannister, Baratheon and Martell in the show. When is Game of Thrones: The Mad King premiering in the UK? Game of Thrones: The Mad King is confirmed to run from Monday 20 July – Saturday 5 September 2026 with official opening night on Saturday 8 August. Where is Game of Thrones: The Mad King showing? The play is being held at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon which sits on the town's waterfront. When do tickets go on sale for Game of Thrones: The Mad King? Priority booking will go on sale from 10am on 14 April 2026 with public booking from 10am on 22 April 2026. For early access, visit rsc.org.uk/join to become an RSC member. Who is in the Game of Thrones: The Mad King cast and crew? So far, no cast has been announced for the new play, but we have the full creative team. The show has been adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, who will be joined by Puppetry and Movement team Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell (Lume); Set Designer Chloe Lamford; Costume Designer Georgia McGuinness; Lighting Designer Jon Clark; Composer Will Stuart; Sound Designer Tom Gibbons; Casting by Amy Ball CDG; Voice and Text Jeannette Nelson; Dialect Hazel Holder; Associate Director Emily Raymond; Associate Puppetry and Movement Scarlet Wilderink; Period Dance Consultant Francesca Roche; Creative Consultant Ti Mikkel; Associate Set Designer Machiko Weston; Associate Costume Designer Alex Berry; Associate Sound Designer Alex Twiselton and Assistant Director Lenore Gallegos. Make sure you read our Romeo & Juliet review with Sadie Sink and how to get London Palladium panto 2026 tickets.
How to get London Palladium panto tickets as general sale opens today for Christmas showing of Cinderella
Here's how to get tickets to this year's showing of Cinderella at the Palladium.
Last year's London Palladium pantomime became the fastest-selling pantomime in the theatre's history, pulling in 137,000 patrons in just five weeks. With that in mind, we expect this year's event to sell out just as quickly. Make sure you get to LW Theatres before 10am today (Thursday 2 April) and have all your card details ready. The world-famous London Palladium pantomime is back for 2026 with legendary comic duo French and Saunders at the helm, and of course, Julian Clary. The pair have been announced to star in this year's Christmas performance of Cinderella as the Ugly Sisters, with Clary as the Fairy Godmother, plus Nigel Havers, Paul Zerdin and Rob Madge. This is the second time Saunders has appeared in the iconic Palladium pantomime, having previously starred as Captain Hook in 2023, while French has worked with producer Michael Harrison twice before in Snow White and Jack and the Beanstalk – but never have they panto'd together. They said: “We have wished to play the Ugly Sisters for so many years, it feels this is the fulfilment of a dream – a dream our hearts made. Watch out. It won’t be pretty.” This year will mark the Palladium's 11th panto, with last year's anniversary run proving to be a record-breaking success. The production of Sleeping Beauty, starring Catherine Tate, became the fastest-selling pantomime in the Palladium's history. Now, Harrison is determined to go further. He said: “We always want to raise the bar for our incredible panto audiences each year, so I’m absolutely delighted that Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders will be starring in this year’s Cinderella. "Having two of the nation’s most beloved comedy icons together on the Palladium stage is incredibly exciting. Their legendary chemistry and razor-sharp humour will make this a truly special experience for audiences.” Here's how to get tickets to this year's performance. Buy London Palladium pantomime tickets at LW Theatres Plus, here's our Romeo & Juliet review. Jump to: When do London Palladium pantomime 2026 tickets go on sale? How to get tickets to the London Palladium pantomime 2026 Who is starring in this year's pantomime at the London Palladium? How much do London Palladium pantomime tickets cost? When do London Palladium pantomime 2026 tickets go on sale? General sale will go live at 10am on Thursday 2 April. Buy London Palladium pantomime tickets at LW Theatres How to get tickets to the London Palladium pantomime 2026 Your best bet is to get to the LW Theatres website ahead of time today (Thursday 2 April), 10 minutes will do. Get yourself signed up to an account beforehand and have all your card details ready so that when the sale starts you don't have to go searching for anything. You might want to try having the queue up on multiple devices but make sure you limit yourself to one tab open on each device. Most of all, once the sale begins, do not refresh the page, this will send you right to the back of the queue. Buy London Palladium pantomime tickets at LW Theatres Who is starring in this year's pantomime at the London Palladium? This year's pantomime of Cinderella sees comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders reuniting on stage for the first time in 17 years. The pair will be starring as the famous Ugly Sisters and will be joined by the ever-present Julian Clary as the Fairy Godmother, as well as the usual favourites Nigel Havers, Paul Zerdin and Rob Madge. Cinderella will be played by stage actress Hope Dawe and Prince Charming by Dex Lee. How much do London Palladium pantomime tickets cost? Last year tickets started at £25-£30 for standard seats, so we can expect a similar price in 2026. The next band of tickets will likely range from £39-£45, then £59-£65, £79-85, and £100+. Buy London Palladium pantomime tickets at LW Theatres Make sure you also check out the news about Trainspotting the Musical.
How to get Niall Horan tickets as final tickets go on sale for 2026 UK tour
One Direction alumni and popstar Niall Horan is heading on a UK and Ireland tour leg of his world tour for his new album Dinner Party in 2026.
If you'd drive highways and byways to be there with Niall Horan, you're in luck. The pop star is heading on tour later this year and we've got all you need to know about how to get hold of some tickets. It could be fair to say that Horan has been heading in a different direction these past few years. After being a member of One Direction – you know that small, low-key band that was only one of the best selling boy bands of all time – Horan has been achieving success as a solo artist. Now the singer has announced the release of his fourth studio album Dinner Party, which is set to come out later this year, followed by a UK and Ireland tour running from September 2026. Here's all of our tips and tricks to help you be in with the best chance of getting your hands on Niall Horan tickets. Buy Niall Horan tickets at Ticketmaster Why not check out the best UK concerts and tour for 2026? Plus, here's our Romeo & Juliet review. Jump to: Niall Horan UK and Ireland tour: dates and venues When do Niall Horan tickets go on sale? Are there Niall Horan hospitality tickets? How much are Niall Horan tickets? How to get Niall Horan tickets UK Niall Horan UK and Ireland tour: dates and venues Here's a full list of dates and venues for Niall Horan's 2026 UK and Ireland tour: 22 Sep 2026 — Birmingham, Utilita Arena 23 Sep 2026 — Newcastle, Utilita Arena 25 Sep 2026 — Manchester, Co-op Live 28 Sep 2026 — Glasgow, OVO Hydro 29 Sep 2026 — Sheffield, Utilita Arena 02 Oct 2026 — London, The O2 9 Nov 2026 — Dublin, 3Arena 10 Nov 2026 — Dublin, 3Arena 15 Nov 2026 — Belfast, SSE Arena When do Niall Horan tickets go on sale? General sale tickets went on sale at 10am on Thursday 2 April. Buy Niall Horan tickets at Ticketmaster Are there Niall Horan hospitality tickets? Yes! Seat Unique is offering hospitality tickets for a range of Niall's shows. These packages start from £159 and include additional perks like VIP seating, food and drink and private lounges. Buy Niall Horan hospitality tickets at Seat Unique How much are Niall Horan tickets? While prices haven't been confirmed for every single show, both the Dublin shows and the Glasgow show have revealed their prices. Dublin's 3Arena has confirmed that ticket prices will start at €51.70, while tickets at Glasgow's OVO Hydro will range from £48.65-£99.75. Buy Niall Horan tickets at Ticketmaster How to get Niall Horan tickets UK All of the former One Direction boys have proved to be very popular in their solo careers, so we'd recommend getting online at least 15 minutes before tickets go on sale. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster, while selected dates will also be on sale at AXS, where there may be lower demand. Plus, don't forget about hospitality tickets! Buy Niall Horan tickets at Ticketmaster For more live entertainment, here's how you can see Olivier-nominated shows in London.
British acting favourites Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner star in 'seductive' first look at new take on classic story
Get a closer look at The Crown and Rivals stars in the major revival.
The National Theatre has released a scintillating first look at their production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses starring Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner. The Crown and Rivals stars are shown off in all their finery for the major revival which opens this evening (1 April).The show will run Monday to Saturday until 6 June before appearing in UK cinemas from 25 June as part of National Theatre Live. Originally a novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, the play was written by Christopher Hampton in 1985, but has only been staged in London twice since. Described as a "thrilling game of love, lies and social warfare", this new adaptation has had a refreshed script for its first ever staging at the National Theatre. The synopsis reads: "The pen is mightier than the sword. Among the glittering salons of the super-rich, patriarchy equals power, reputation is everything – and for women, one misstep can mean ruin. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/04/Lesley-Manville-Marquise-de-Merteuil-and-Aidan-Turner-Vicomte-de-Valmont-in-Les-Liaisons-Dangereuses-at-the-National-Theatre.-Photographer-Sarah-Lee-LLD044-8c4c33a.jpg" width="7416" height="4928" alt="The cast of Les Liasons Dangerouses by Christopher Hampton, directed ny Marianne Elliott at The National Theatre." title="Lesley Manville (Marquise de Merteuil) and Aidan Turner (Vicomte de Valmont) in Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the National Theatre. Photographer Sarah Lee LLD044" /> "Marquise de Merteuil, master in the art of survival, wields her influence with intelligence and control. "Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path." <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/04/Monica-Barbaro-Madame-de-Tourvel-Aidan-Turner-Vicomte-de-Valmont-and-Lucia-Chocarro-Emilie-in-Les-Liaisons-Dangereuses-at-the-National-Theatre.-Photographer-Sarah-Lee-LLD06-ead0ca0.jpg" width="7416" height="4928" alt="The cast of Les Liasons Dangerouses by Christopher Hampton, directed ny Marianne Elliott at The National Theatre." title="Monica Barbaro (Madame de Tourvel), Aidan Turner (Vicomte de Valmont) and Lucia Chocarro (Émilie) in Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the National Theatre. Photographer Sarah Lee LLD06" /> Manville stars as the Marquise de Merteuil with Turner as the Vicomte and the new images show key interactions between the pair. We see them caught up in laughter and confrontation as the go on to manipulate the characters around them. In an interview with Vogue Turner described his character: "“I do think he has a heart. I don’t know how interesting it is to just watch an a**hole being a nasty piece of work. We can see plenty of that around. He’s not a psychopath.” <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/04/Hannah-van-der-Westhuysen-Cecile-de-Volanges-and-Lesley-Manville-Marquise-de-Merteuil-in-Liaisons-Dangereuses-at-the-National-Theatre.-Photographer-Sarah-Lee-LLD081-f9af699.jpg" width="9528" height="6328" alt="The cast of Les Liasons Dangerouses by Christopher Hampton, directed ny Marianne Elliott at The National Theatre." title="Hannah van der Westhuysen (Cécile de Volanges) and Lesley Manville (Marquise de Merteuil) in Liaisons Dangereuses at the National Theatre. Photographer Sarah Lee LLD081" /> The pair will be joined by Monica Barbaro and Gabrielle Drake and the show also sees director Marianne Elliott return to the National Theatre after nine years. The cast is completed by Ishmail Aaron, Sharif Afifi, Curtis Angus, Charlotte Avery, Nandi Bhebhe, Lucia Chocarro, Liz Ewing, Ali Goldsmith, Darragh Hand, Georges Hann, Dianté Lodge, Katie Lusby, Amy Macken, Aisha Naamani, Bryony Pennington, Cat Simmons and Hannah van der Westhuysen. Make sure you read our Romeo & Juliet review with Sadie Sink and how to get London Palladium panto 2026 tickets.
Waitress review: Carrie Hope Fletcher new staging is served to perfection
This is a firm favourite on my musical menu that I would order over and over again.
I last saw Waitress in London in 2020, with the supremely talented Sara Bareilles (responsible for the stunning music and lyrics) and Gavin Creel, who sadly passed away in 2024, as the leads. I have been eagerly anticipating the show’s return, but thought it would be difficult to top such a brilliant casting. But I’m happy to say that the UK tour that premiered in Wimbledon for a 10th anniversary production is just as magical in Abbey O’Brien’s restaging of Diane Paulus’s original work. Carrie Hope Fletcher effortlessly plays expert pie-maker Jenna, a waitress at Joe’s Pie Diner in small-town America, and Dan Partridge is very funny as the neurotic, but well-meaning Dr Pomatter. It’s based on the 2007 film written and directed by Adrienne Shelly. Jenna is married to the abusive Earl (played in the musical by a convincingly piggish Mark Willshire) and dreams of leaving him, but then she finds out she’s pregnant. A way out seems like a pie in the sky, until she hears about a pie-making contest that offers a prize of $20,000 to the winner. Where Earl thinks Jenna’s “no Sara Lee”, Dr Pomatter believes her pies are so good that they could win awards. In what could be seen as quite a sad story, it also has tons of humour that I think lands even better this time around, and I’m sure some gags have been added, and they really work. All the characters in Jessie Nelson’s script are well fleshed out, and realistically flawed – they never pretend to be anything but. Mark Anderson as Dawn’s besotted, eccentric love interest Ogie is a real scene-stealer and Les Dennis is great as the grouchy yet likable Joe, who owns the diner, and believes in Jenna’s abilities. Dan O’Brien does a good job teetering between appearing tough as diner manager Cal one minute, and as a big softie underneath it all the next. But it’s the female friendships that really shine here. The relationship between Jenna and fellow waitresses, Dawn (played with quirky charm by Evelyn Hoskins) and Becky (a hilarious Sandra Marvin), is a beautiful dynamic to watch. While there is a big serving of adultery in the plot, how often do we get to see women so powerfully embracing their sexual freedom? Scott Pask’s set mainly revolves around the gloriously colourful diner and Jenna and Earl’s home. The mouth-watering appeal of all the pies is immense. There’s also quite a lot of props for the cast to grapple with, including real ingredients (“sugar, butter, flour”), which gives this a homey, hand-made feel. There’s just enough choreography from Lorin Latarro to make sure this doesn’t enter into cheesy territory, and Bareilles’s songs will have you both laughing and crying. There’s belters like Becky’s I Didn’t Plan It, Ogie’s silly yet romantic I Love You Like a Table and Jenna and Dr Pomatter’s emotional You Matter to Me. She Used to Be Mine is the clear stand-out, where Jenna reflects on her conflicted feelings about becoming a mother and losing her identity. Fletcher’s rendition is genuinely goosebump-inducing. She convincingly portrays someone who is trying her best, but is tired by life, someone strong, but who doesn’t believe in herself. She exudes warmth – like a pie fresh out of the oven – and that makes all the difference. In the previous London production, the role of Jenna was sometimes miscast, but Fletcher clearly has all the ingredients that make a stage star. Similarly with Jenna and Dr Pommater’s chemistry, it didn’t always chime, but here, their interactions will leave you on a sugar high. Waitress will make you not just “happy enough”, but truly, grinning ear-to-ear happy with lovable characters, moving songs and an empowering message – all of it mixed up and baked in a beautiful musical, topped with a massive dollop of charm. Buy Waitress tickets at ATG Tickets Buy Waitress tickets at Ticketmaster How to get tickets to see Waitress Waitress is hitting 28 venues across the UK and you can get tickets at the official venue sites or ATG Tickets and Ticketmaster. 28 Mar 2026 – 4 Apr 2026 – Wimbledon, New Wimbledon Theatre 6 Apr 2026 – 11 Apr 2026 – Brighton, Theatre Royal 13 Apr 2026 – 18 Apr 2026 – Bradford, Alhambra Theatre 20 Apr 2026 – 25 Apr 2026 – Woking, New Victoria Theatre 28 Apr 2026 – 2 May 2026 – Birmingham, Hippodrome 4 May 2026 – 9 May 2026 – Sunderland, Empire 12 May 2026 – 16 May 2026 – Edinburgh, Playhouse Theatre 19 May 2026 – 23 May 2026 – Dublin, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre 26 May 2026 – 30 May 2026 – Manchester, Palace Theatre 1 Jun 2026 – 6 Jun 2026 – Wolverhampton, Grand Theatre 8 Jun 2026 – 13 Jun 2026 – Cardiff, Wales Millennium Centre 17 Jun 2026 – 20 Jun 2026 – Southend, Cliffs Pavilion 29 Jun 2026 – 4 Jul 2026 – Oxford, New Theatre 6 Jul 2026 – 11 Jul 2026 – Stoke-on-Trent, Regent Theatre 13 Jul 2026 – 18 Jul 2026 – Blackpool, Opera House 20 Jul 2026 – 25 Jul 2026 – Leicester, Leicester Curve 28 Jul 2026 – 1 Aug 2026 – Belfast, Grand Opera House 4 Aug 2026 – 8 Aug 2026 – Bristol, Hippodrome 10 Aug 2026 – 15 Aug 2026 – Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall 17 Aug 2026 – 22 Aug 2026 – Llandudno, Venue Cymru 24 Aug 2026 – 29 Aug 2026 – Bournemouth, Pavilion Theatre 1 Sep 2026 – 5 Sep 2026 – Hull, New Theatre 7 Sep 2026 – 12 Sep 2026 – Liverpool, Empire 14 Sep 2026 – 19 Sep 2026 – Eastbourne, Congress Theatre 22 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 – Milton Keynes, Theatre 6 Oct 2026 – 10 Oct 2026 – Glasgow, King’s Theatre 13 Oct 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 – Sheffield, Lyceum Theatre 27 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 – Salford, The Lowry Buy Waitress tickets at ATG Tickets Buy Waitress tickets at Ticketmaster Make sure you read our Romeo & Juliet review with Sadie Sink and how to get London Palladium panto 2026 tickets.
Best Chessington World of Adventures deals: cheap ticket, zoo and hotel offers
Fill winter with fun, laughter and a few screams by heading off to Chessington World of Adventures.
We know how difficult it can be to keep your little ones entertained at the weekend or when they're not at school, just as we know that family days out often come with a hefty price tag. So, to ease the burden on your mind and your bank account, we’ve got guides on how to get a bargain on all the best experience days, including Chessington World of Adventures. Sitting just an hour outside of London, in between Epsom and Weybridge, Chessington is a full-on family experience complete with over 40 rollercoasters and water rides, a zoo with more than 1,000 animals, and some first-rate shows for all to enjoy. Some of the resort's most iconic rides include the Vampire, Dragon’s Fury, and Rattlesnake, as well as log flumes like Tiger Rock and the Gruffalo River Ride Adventure, plus last year's addition the World of Jumanji, which includes six specially-themed rooms at the Safari hotel, plus a number of re-branded rides such as Mandrill Mayhem and Ostrich Stampede. Let's take a look at how you can get a bargain on tickets, or you can get more information from our Chessington World of Adventures review. There's plenty of fun activities to do in the UK, such as murder mystery experiences and best UK driving experiences. Jump to: How to get cheap Chessington tickets Best Chessington deals at a glance Best Chessington discounts and offers for 2026 How to get cheap Chessington World of Adventures tickets It’s no secret that theme park days are an expensive affair. Even before you step through the gates, you’re shelling out for entry, plus the possibility of fast-track tickets and overnight stays. Then when you get in, there’s lunch costs, shows and souvenir prices to battle with. We also advise having a separate stuffed animal budget. However, there are plenty of little changes you can make to save money on the day, from packing lunch to finding discounts on transport. You can also search for package deals or discount codes that will make the load lighter, especially if you’re bringing a big group. But the best, fail-safe way to get a discount on tickets is to book ahead. If you turn up on the day, you’re paying £66 per person, but if you book online it’s only £34 – that’s a 48% discount. We’ll explain more about this later on, but if there’s one message to take away from this, it’s always book ahead! Stay at Chessington and get the second day free Right now if you book a short stay at Chessington between 19th April - 30th September 2026, you can get a second day of entry to the theme park for free. This deal lasts until 27 April, so get your booking in now to save on holiday trips. Get a second day free at Chessington Best Chessington World of Adventures deals at a glance: Save 48% on Chessington tickets Save on a Chessington World of Adventures visit for four Book Zootastic tickets from £14 Overnight mid-week stay from £29pp Save with the Chessington Annual Pass Celebrate Christmas all year round at Chessington Discounted Chessington tickets with Tesco Clubcard Get student Chessington tickets for £21 Get over 300 days' entry with the Merlin Annual Pass Read the Going Out newsletter for the latest deals Best Chessington World of Adventures deals: cheapest ticket, zoo and hotel offers Save 48% on Chessington tickets As we said before, booking Chessington tickets online rather than at the door can save you up to £32 per person. That’s 48% off on over 40 rides, plus access to the zoo and performances. The online tickets also give you a rainy day guarantee, so if the British weather decides to act like it usually does at this time of year, you’ll receive a free return ticket. Buy a Chessington Day ticket for £66 £34 (save £32 or 48%) at Chessington World of Adventures Save on a Chessington World of Adventures visit for four At Virgin Experience Days, you can book a Chessington voucher for four from £152, which means all of you can get in for £38 each. While this is more expensive than the individual ticket, it does mean you can buy tickets now at a flat price and select your visit date later - guarding against any future price rises. Save on a Chessington World of Adventures visit for four at Virgin Experience Days Book Zootastic tickets from £14 As it's winter, you may only fancy a trip to the zoo instead of the full theme park, in which case, you can book tickets from £14. Chessington's zoo and SEALIFE centre is packed with hundreds of species and you can attend the many animal talks, feeds and activity trail. Book Zootastic tickets from £14 at Chessington Book an overnight stay from £29 per person If you book an overnight stay at Chessington, you can get two days' park entry with the second day free! Plus, a stay in one of the themed hotel rooms, breakfast and more from just £29 a person. The best value breaks are in the middle of the week and you can save more if you select one of their bunk-bed rooms. Book an overnight stay from £29pp at Chessington Save with the Chessington Annual Pass The Chessington Annual Pass gives you repeated entry throughout the year and access to special and seasonal events. Currently it costs £64, which means you would only have to visit twice to get your money back. Buy the Annual Pass from £64 at Chessington World of Adventures Celebrate Christmas all year round at Chessington If you wish it could be Christmas every day, then you're in luck- at the new Chessington World of Adventures year-round Christmas hotel room, your wish can come true. Enjoy a gorgeous festive room with special surprises, plus you can choose to add on VIP experiences like an Elf Wake-Up Call and Reindeer Encounter. The hotel room can be booked at any time during the year to bring a little extra magic to your day- to make things extra festive, why not head during the park's Christmas event, Winter's Tail, from 22nd November onwards? Book the year-round Christmas room at Chessington World of Adventures from £77pp Discounted Chessington tickets with Tesco Clubcard We will never stop singing the praises of the Tesco Clubcard and the perks you can get. With Chessington, Thorpe Park, and Alton Towers, you can get discounted tickets by converting your Clubcard points into Tesco Reward Partners vouchers. Then, you get twice the vouchers’ face value to use on tickets, for example, turn every 50p in vouchers into £1. Turn 50p into £1 to use at Chessington World of Adventures Sign-up for a Tesco Clubcard Get student Chessington tickets for £21 Students can get Chessington tickets for just £21 through Student Beans. As long as you’re currently in higher education and have a Student Beans account, you’ll be able to get a third off access to the park and zoo. Ah, we miss those perks! Buy student Chessington tickets for £21 from Student Beans Get over 300 days' entry with the Merlin Annual Pass The Merlin Annual Pass gives you access to some of the UK's biggest attractions, including Alton Towers and Thorpe Park. Prices start at £139 for the Essential Pass, which gives you over 355 days entry to any of the attractions available. Or, you can upgrade to the Gold, or Platinum passes, which give you 361 and 364 days respectively, and extra perks like free parking and a discount on fast track vouchers. Buy the Essential Pass from £139 per person at Merlin Annual Pass Renewing your car insurance? Discover why your premium may have gone up in our financial expert’s latest insights. Read the Going Out newsletter for the latest deals We regularly cover deals on days out and entertainment in our Going Out newsletter. This weekly email will give you everything you need for weekend plans, from the big events to local trips. So subscribe today! For more family days out, check out the best VR experiences and the best immersive experiences. Also, here's how to get cheap Madame Tussauds London tickets and cheap London Dungeon tickets. Make sure you read our Romeo & Juliet review with Sadie Sink and how to get London Palladium panto 2026 tickets.
Best Alton Towers deals: how to get cheap ticket and hotel offers
If you’re looking for something exciting to do with your kids, look no further than Alton Towers.
There's no doubt that Alton Towers is a great day out for the whole family. The excitement of running around with friends and enjoying gravity-defying rides is second to none – even queuing to get on the rides is fun. The amusement park boasts over 40 rides plus 10 themed-areas with something to entertain everyone, from thrill-seeking teenagers to tiny tots. There’s The Smiler with 14 loops, Oblivion with its tell-tale vertical drop, and the brand-new Toxicator, an addition to the Forbidden Valley group of rides. On the less spooky side of things, Alton Towers also has a colourful Cbeebies Land for little tots, a SEALIFE Centre, and a waterpark which has water canons, slides, coasters and flumes which are sure to be loved by all, as well as garden space to enjoy a picnic. Feeling inspired to take a trip? Here’s how you can get cheap Alton Towers tickets. Buy Alton Towers tickets at Alton Towers Stay at Alton Towers and get the second day free Right now if you book a short stay at Alton Towers between 19th April - 30th September 2026, you can get a second day of entry to the theme park for free. This deal lasts until 27 April, so get your booking in now to save on holiday trips. Get a second day free at Alton Towers The RadioTimes.com team know a thing or two about bagging cheap tickets. Just take a look at our how to get cheap concert tickets and how to get cheap football tickets guides. Jump to: How to get cheap Alton Towers tickets Best Alton Towers deals at a glance Best Alton Towers deals: cheapest ticket and hotel offers How to travel to Alton Towers How to get cheap Alton Towers tickets We’ve put together this guide to help you buy Alton Towers tickets for as cheaply as possible, and we also have some tips and tricks for keeping the cost down when buying tickets in general. Let’s take a look. Plan ahead. For Alton Towers and other theme parks like Thorpe Park, buying tickets online is a lot cheaper than turning up on the day. So, if you’re able to plan a day out in advance, we recommend doing so. Select a ticket type. Have a think about what you’d like out of the day. At Alton Towers, you can choose between a theme park day pass, a water park day pass, and a crazy golf game. When you buy in advance online, the theme park pass will set you back £34, whereas the water park pass is slightly cheaper from £18, and the crazy golf pass is even cheaper still from £5. Read the offers below. Not to toot our own horn, but we have found some pretty great deals that will help you get cheap Alton Towers tickets. Buy Alton Towers tickets at Alton Towers Make sure you read our Romeo & Juliet review with Sadie Sink and how to get London Palladium panto 2026 tickets. Best Alton Towers deals at a glance: Save 52% on Alton Towers tickets Book Alton Towers short stay from £42 Save 28% on Alton Towers water park tickets Enjoy 12 months of fun with the Annual Pass from £64 Get 20% off waterpark tickets with Merlin Play a nine-hole game of extraordinary golf for £5 Bag a Parent and Toddler Pass for just £29 Discounted Alton Towers tickets with Tesco Clubcard 1/3 off Alton Towers passes with National Rail Get over 300 days' entry with the Merlin Annual Pass Get £21 student tickets with Student Beans Stay up to date with the RadioTimes.com Going Out newsletter Best Alton Towers deals: cheapest ticket and hotel offers Save £36 on Alton Towers tickets We know how difficult it can be to get your kids organised — even getting them ready for school on time is no mean feat! However, if you are able to plan your Alton Towers trip in advance, we strongly recommend doing so as it will save you some pennies. Buying an Alton Towers theme park day pass on the door (or the large theme park gate) will set you back £68, whereas purchasing them online will save you half the price at £32 each. Buy an Alton Towers day ticket for £68 £32 (save £36 or 52%) at Alton Towers Book a short break from just £42 Right now short breaks at Alton Towers start from just £42 per person. This is for off-peak times of course, but still worthy of attention! Buy Alton Towers short break tickets from £42 Enjoy 12 months of fun with the Annual Pass for £64 The Alton Towers Annual Pass gives you access to Alton Towers for 12 month for just £64. This means you only need to visit the park twice to make your money back. Enjoy 12 months of fun with the Annual Pass Save 28% on Alton Towers water park tickets If water activities are more you and your family's bag, why not swap the theme park for the water park? It's jam-packed with water rides and slides for all ages. Entry into the water park will cost £25 on the day, and you can get in from only £18 if you book online in advance. That’s a decent saving of £7. Buy an Alton Towers water park ticket for £25 £18 (save £7 or 28%) at Alton Towers Get 20% off waterpark tickets with Merlin What's the deal: Merlin pass holders can get their hands on a ticket to the Alton Towers waterpark for just £14.40, a reduction of 20% on the RRP. Why we chose it: The advantages of the Merlin pass are endless getting you access to water-based fun as well as a range of Britain's theme parks. Get 20% off waterpark tickets with Merlin Play a nine-hole game of extraordinary golf for £5 What's the deal: Enjoy a nine-hole game of crazy golf at Alton Towers for just £5. Why we chose it: This isn't just crazy golf, it's extraordinary! The most extraordinary thing about it is the ultra-low price of just a fiver for a full game. Play a nine-hole game of extraordinary golf for £5 at Alton Towers Bag a parent and toddler ticket for just £29 What's the deal: This offer is an online exclusive during off-peak periods, and it'll see you secure an adult and toddler (under five-years-old) ticket for just £29. So you and your little one can have a fantastic day meeting Bluey, celebrating CBeebies Land's 10-year anniversary, and more this summer. Why we chose it: With this deal, toddlers essentially go free, as an adult ticket booked in advance will set you back from £29. Buy a Parent and Toddler Pass for £29 at Alton Towers Discounted Alton Towers tickets with Tesco Clubcard Like with Thorpe Park, you can get discounted tickets to Alton towers with Tesco Clubcard. It works like this: scanning your Clubcard generates points, and you can convert these points into Tesco Reward Partners vouchers. In this particular offer, you get double the vouchers’ face value to use on tickets. For example, £5 in points is £10 worth of vouchers. Turn every 50p into £1 to use at Alton Towers Resort with Tesco Clubcard Sign-up for a Tesco Clubcard Get over 300 days' entry with the Merlin Annual Pass The Merlin Annual Pass gives you access to some of the UK's biggest attractions, including Alton Towers and Thorpe Park. With prices usually starting at £139, you can get the Essential Pass, which gives you over 300 days entry to any of the attractions available. Or, you can upgrade to the Silver or Gold passes, which give you more days and extra perks like free parking and a discount on fast track vouchers. Get over 300 days' entry with the Merlin Annual Pass 1/3 off Alton Towers passes with National Rail National Rail is offering 1/3 off Alton Towers tickets when you travel by train. If you're planning on travelling to Alton Towers via train, this deal is a no brainer. Plus, accessing the tickets couldn't be easier: simply choose an attraction, download and print the voucher or buy your tickets online, travel by train, and remember to present the voucher. 1/3 off Alton Towers passes with National Rail If you’re thinking about booking a holiday in the next few weeks, here are our financial expert's top tips on arranging a getaway that won’t break the bank. Get £21 student tickets with Student Beans Students can snag £21 tickets to Alton Towers – that's a saving of £14 on the online one day pass price. All you have to do is verify your student status with Student Beans and you're good to go. One of the biggest perks of being a student (aside from immersing yourself in the world of learning and going to cheap freshers events) is student discount. Getting a cheap Alton Towers ticket is a great way to de-stress after exams, so make the most of it while you can. Get £21 student tickets with Student Beans How to travel to Alton Towers Speaking of National Rail, are you wondering what's the best way to travel to Alton Towers Resort? Well, let us enlighten you. As we mentioned earlier, the RadioTimes.com team would always prefer to catch public transport to places rather than drive as it avoids traffic jams and you can unwind on the journey, perhaps you could read a book (did you know we have a best Kindle deals guide?), listen to an audiobook (be sure to check out the best Audible deals for this month), or try to prevent the kids from picking on each other. But is the cost of public transport cheaper than petrol? Well, with our how to get cheap train tickets article, we break down the best ways to travel for less, for example, buy a Railcard to save over 30% of the overall price or book tickets in advance. To save money on Alton Towers tickets, we recommend buying in advance anyway, so why not kill two birds with one stone and purchase train tickets at the same time? The nearest train station to Alton Towers Resort is Uttoxeter station, which is just a 30-minute bus journey from the theme park. Buy cheaper train tickets with TrainPal Save up to 1/3 of the train fare with a Railcard Is there parking at Alton Towers? If you'd prefer to drive to Alton Towers, it's worth knowing where you'd park your car. There is a car park at Alton Towers, and it's roughly a 15-minute walk to the main theme park entrance. Parking will set you back £10 for an all-day ticket, and there are a few ways you can purchase a ticket: on the Alton Towers website, through the Alton Towers Resort app, at the main theme park entrance, or at the Resort Box Office. Your ticket will be scanned when exiting the car park. Buy a standard parking ticket for £10 at Alton Towers Can you do Alton Towers in one day? If you live in the surrounding areas to Alton Towers, such as Stoke-On-Trent, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Birmingham, and Sheffield, we believe you'll have time to travel to and from Alton Towers, and experience it within a day. If you live further afield, or perhaps you and your family would like to really make the most of the 40-plus rides and 10 themed areas, then we recommend booking an overnight stay. Looking for some experiences in the capital city? There are some great ones in our best escape rooms in London, best West End shows and London walking tours.
Best LEGOLAND Windsor deals and how to get cheap hotel and ticket offers
LEGOLAND is always worth a visit for families, here's how you can save.
If you're searching for a new adventure in 2026, the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort just west of London truly has it all. There’s LEGOLAND Adventure Golf for any budding Rory McIlroys, LEGO Mythica, an immersive world full of mythical creatures and the UK’s first flying theatre ride, and LEGO City Driving School to earn your youngster their very own driving licence, plus medieval castles, underwater cities and more. The main park is also about to celebrate its 30th birthday, so you can expect many celebrations and extra events to take place over this year. Plus, Windsor isn’t the only LEGOLAND experience in the UK - there are also LEGOLAND Discovery Centres in Birmingham and Manchester, perfect for families in the Midlands and northern cities who want to stay closer to home. No matter whether you're going to LEGOLAND to celebrate a special occasion or you're simply there to enjoy the rides, here’s how to get cheap LEGOLAND tickets. For more theme park tips and tricks, check out our guides to how to get cheap Thorpe Park tickets and how to get cheap Chessington World of Adventure tickets. Make sure you read our Romeo & Juliet review with Sadie Sink and how to get London Palladium panto 2026 tickets. Best LEGOLAND ticket and hotel deals at a glance: Buy tickets in advance and save up to £32 Book Easter Holiday breaks from £122 at LEGOLAND Add a round of Adventure Golf for just £8 Get the LEGOLAND Annual Pass from £64 Save with the Merlin Annual Pass Merlin passholders save up to 20% on LEGO themed sleepovers Get 10% off tickets at Buyagift Save with Tesco Clubcard Buy a group ticket from £24 RadioTimes.com Going Out newsletter How to get cheap LEGOLAND tickets The best and simplest way to get cheap LEGOLAND tickets is by booking online and in advance. When you turn up at the gates on the day, ticket prices start at £68, while booking in advance starts at £32. That's more than a 50% saving you've made before you even step on a ride. However, LEGOLAND will also run its own deals like a 2nd day free discount or group booking saving. These usually pop up during the busy holiday periods to help parents save on family trips. Plus, there are also ways to save through third-party bundles and schemes like the Tesco Clubcard – which allows you to get vouchers worth double the cost of your Clubcard points – and the Merlin Annual Pass – which acts as an all-access pass to some of the UK's biggest theme parks. Best LEGOLAND deals: cheapest ticket, hotel and train offers Buy tickets in advance and save up to £36 What's the deal: It pays to plan ahead! An online saver ticket for LEGOLAND starts from £32 while buying a ticket on the day will cost from £68. That's a saving of up to £36. Why we chose it: Buying a online saver ticket in advance won't just save you up to £36: you'll have guaranteed entry and be able to skip the ticket queue. Buy an online saver ticket in advance at LEGOLAND Book Easter Holiday breaks from £122 What's the deal: In the lead up to LEGOLAND's 30th anniversary, the park is running Easter Holiday breaks form £122 per person. This includes a school holiday stay, a part in the park Easter Egg Hunt and the LEGO NINJAGO Celebration. Why we chose it: Theme park tickets at peak times usually cost more than the mid-week prices, so if you want the best price possible for school breaks we'd suggest booking now. Book Easter Holiday breaks from £122 at LEGOLAND Add a round of Adventure Golf for just £8 What's the deal: When you book in advance you can get a round of Adventure Golf for just £8 instead of the £10 you pay on the door. Why we chose it: The Adventure Golf round allows you to play one of four exciting LEGO-themed nine-hole mini golf courses, and this mini golf ticket includes two hours of free standard parking so you don't have to worry about paying for that. Add a round of Adventure Golf for £8 at LEGOLAND Get the LEGOLAND Annual Pass from £64 What's the deal: The LEGOLAND Annual Pass is now available for £64, and includes discounts on dining, shopping and parking. Why we chose it: For the cost of less than two visits, you can go to LEGOLAND again and again. Get the LEGOLAND Annual Pass from £64 at LEGOLAND Save with the Merlin Annual Pass What’s the deal: A Merlin Annual Pass starts from £139, and this gets you at least 300 days entry to over 25 family-friendly attractions and experiences across the whole day, including additional perks and discounts such as money off FastTrack tickets. LEGOLAND Windsor Resort and the Manchester and Birmingham LEGOLAND Discovery Centres are all included in the Merlin Annual Pass. Why we chose it: The Going Out team chose the Merlin Annual Pass because not only can it get you entry to the LEGOLAND experiences, but you can use it on a whole host of attractions, too! Your 2026 weekend plans? Sorted. Attractions include SEA LIFE centres, Warwick Castle, the London Eye and Blackpool Tower, just to name a few. Buy a Merlin Annual Pass from £139 at Merlin Annual Pass Merlin passholders save up to 20% on LEGO themed sleepovers What's the deal: There's even more advantages to being a Merlin Pass holder! For example, did you know that you can get up to 20% off overnight stays in either the Resort Hotel, Castle Hotel or the Woodland Village. Why we chose it: These cosy hotels are right on site and the perfect place to crash after a long day exploring the park. And with a 20% discount, what else could you need? Merlin passholders save up to 20% on LEGO themed sleepovers Save on LEGOLAND Windsor Resort tickets with Tesco Clubcard What’s the deal: Yesterday evening, one of the RadioTimes.com writers saved £6 on a bits-and-bobs shop at Tesco, taking their total spend from £19 to £13. But, enough about them, here’s an even better Tesco Clubcard deal: turn every 50p in vouchers to £1 to use on LEGOLAND Windsor Resort admission. Simply head over to the Merlin Reward Partner booking portal for prices, then select the amount of Clubcard vouchers you'd like to exchange; remember, you can top-up the price difference with another payment method on the Partner website. Why we chose it: If Tesco Clubcard is not saving us money on a teatime shop, it’s getting us discounted tickets on some of the biggest and best UK attractions like LEGOLAND Windsor Resort. Turn 50p into £1 to save on LEGOLAND Windsor Resort tickets at Tesco Clubcard Buy a group ticket from £24 What's the deal: Groups of over 10 people can take advantage of a discounted rate form just £24 per child and £29 per adult. Why we chose it: Travelling in groups is often a cheaper way of moving around, and LEGOLAND is no exception. A £29 entry ticket is a £5 saving on the normal entry price of £34 (online saver ticket) - a huge saving, especially when you're travelling with a group of over ten people. Buy a group ticket from £24 at LEGOLAND RadioTimes.com Going Out newsletter What's the deal: Sign up to the RadioTimes.com Going Out newsletter completely for free and you'll receive the latest offers, as well as plenty of recommendations for the latest events and things to do at the weekend. Why we chose it: There's nothing more convenient than getting the latest deals on LEGOLAND tickets and other popular activities and events delivered straight to your inbox – this way you won't miss out on deals you wouldn't normally see. Make sure you also check out the best music festivals and best UK concerts and tours.
How to get cheap cinema tickets in April 2026
Going to the cinema isn’t the cheap date it used to be, so be sure to make the most of these offers to watch a movie for less. Here are the best ways to get cheap cinema tickets this month.
While going to the cinema used to be a cheap date, the prices nowadays are borderline daylight robbery. However, there’s something about sitting in a theatre and watching the latest film, with the snacks you’ve smuggled in, that we find really enjoyable. Although we love the ease of streaming services, there's nothing quite like heading for a magical night out at the cinema. So, with all of this in mind, we’ve been determined to find ways of making the cinema cheap again. From monthly passes and two-for-one discounts to savings through the likes of Vodafone and Three, these are the best ways to get cheap cinema tickets. Fancy saving on more activities? Here's how to get cheap concert tickets and how to get cheap theatre tickets. Make sure you read our Romeo & Juliet review with Sadie Sink and how to get London Palladium panto 2026 tickets. Jump to: How to get cheap cinema tickets Best cheap cinema tickets and deals at a glance Best cheap cinema tickets and deals for April 2026 How to get cheap cinema tickets Before booking to go to the cinema, it's important to check if you can get discounted tickets because, more often than not, you'll be able to knock a few quid off your bill. If you have a phone or broadband contract, chances are they will offer a rewards scheme to get discounted tickets for concerts, theme parks, the cinema, and more. Vodafone, Three UK, O2, and Virgin Media are amongst the providers who offer cheap cinema tickets. It's important to shop around; buying from the cinema's website or on the door won't be the best way to bag cheap tickets. Sites like Fever and Tastecard are brilliant for discounted cinema tickets, and if you're looking to turn a cinema trip into something a bit more special, Buyagift, Virgin Experience Days and Red Letter Days have plenty of great experiences. Unfortunately, unlike with things such as train tickets, buying cinema tickets in advance won't lower the price. Plus, most cinemas release tickets only a week in advance anyway. But do not fear our cinema-loving readers, we've got plenty of ways to help you claim cheap cinema tickets. Make sure you also check out our roundup of the best UK music festivals. What day is 2-for-1 cinema tickets? This varies depending on where you claimed the offer from, but 2-for-1 cinema days are usually weekdays. With Meerkat Movies, you can grab 2-for-1 ODEON cinema tickets every Tuesday or Wednesday for a whole year when you buy a qualifying product from Comparethemarket.com. What day is the cheapest to go to the cinema? Typically, weekdays are the cheapest to go to the cinema as places, such as Meerkat Movies, offer the 2-for-1 cinema ticket promotion during the week. The cheapest day to visit may also depend on the cinema, as certain cinemas offer discounts on selected days. For example, Odeon offers cheaper tickets on Saver Mondays. However, we have some brilliant deals below, from Tesco Clubcard, Fever, Vodafone, and more, that get you discounted cinema tickets on weekends. Best cheap cinema tickets and deals at a glance: See unlimited films for £16.99 a month Discounted cinema tickets at Fever Two for £10 Odeon tickets for Prime members Get cinema experience vouchers at Buyagift Top cinema experiences at Virgin Experience Days Save on the latest films with Tastecard Save when you become a cinema member at Cineworld Two for £6 cinema tickets with Three UK Free cinema tickets with O2 Priority Two free Vue cinema tickets for Sky Cinema customers Best cheap cinema tickets and deals for April 2026 See unlimited films for £16.99 a month What's the deal: What if we told you that you could see an unlimited amount of films every month for just £16.99? Well, we have a deal that lets you do exactly that, with the ODEON myLIMITLESS card. Why we chose it: A ticket to an ODEON can cost around £10-£15 per visit. However, if you have the myLIMITLESS card, you can see as many movies as you like for the same cost. Become a myLIMITLESS member from £16.99 per month at ODEON Discounted cinema tickets at Fever What’s the deal: Participating cinemas in London are offering discounted tickets via Fever. See the latest films from just £4.70 at Vue, and from £6.99 at ODEON. Plus, there’s the option to join waiting lists for soon-to-be-released movies. Why we chose it: As we've just mentioned, if we wanted to see the latest films at the ODEON in Acton, a ticket would cost from £9. However, if we bought a ticket for a Vue cinema at Fever, a seat would cost us from £4.70. Buy cinema tickets from £4.30 at Fever Two for £10 Odeon tickets for Prime members What's the deal: Amazon Prime members can get two Odeon cinema tickets for £10 on Monday through to Thursday, or two Odeon Luxe cinema tickets for £15. Why we chose it: Amazon has said that research shows a dinner out (49%) and a night at the cinema (36%) are the UK and Ireland's favourite winter date nights, so the retailer has endeavoured to put great dates back on the agenda with this fantastic offer. In total, the deal offers a saving of more than 45% on an Odeon cinema ticket. Get two tickets from £10 at Odeon Start your free 30-day Amazon Prime trial For more great Amazon Prime offers, be sure to check out our guide. Cinema experiences with Buyagift <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2023/08/Bristol-Film-Festival-with-a-Wine-Tasting-at-Averys-Wine-Cellar-how-to-get-cheap-cinema-tickets-7a9d1ab.png" width="620" height="413" alt="Bristol Film Festival with a Wine Tasting at Averys Wine Cellar how to get cheap cinema tickets" title="Bristol Film Festival with a Wine Tasting at Averys Wine Cellar how to get cheap cinema tickets" /> What’s the deal: If you fancy making a day or an evening out of your cinema trip, Buyagift has just the experience packages for you. Some of our favourites include cinema tickets with dinner and tickets to Bristol Film Festival with wine tasting. Why we chose it: Despite some of the vouchers not saving you a huge amount of money, there are some real gems on the Buyagift website. Plus, the experiences can be claimed at various locations across the UK. Buy the Two Tickets to Bristol Film Festival with a Wine Tasting at Averys Wine Cellar for £50 Buy the Cinema Tickets with Dinner Experience Box for £69.99 Cinema experiences with Virgin Experience Days What’s the deal: Like with Buyagift, Virgin Experience Days offers cinema experiences which make watching a movie a whole lot more special. Plus, the site offers bundles on Cineworld tickets, which include snacks and drinks, saving you a couple of pennies. Why we chose it: If you're buying someone a cinema experience, perhaps for a birthday or an anniversary, a gift card from Virgin Experience Days is a thoughtful idea. Buy Cineworld Cinema Tickets with Drinks and Snacks for Two for £45 Buy Cocktail Cinema Evening for Two at the Courthouse Hotel for £56 £50 (save £6 or 11%) Buy The Cinema in the Power Station Tickets with Cocktail and Popcorn for Two for £65.50 Save on the latest films with Tastecard What’s the deal: First of all, what is Tastecard? Tastecard is a one-stop shop for discount codes for your favourite restaurants, cinemas and shops. Tastecard has partnered with high street and independent cinemas to bring you up to 25% off cinema tickets. Why we chose it: The money you save on cinema tickets can be spent on snacks instead. Smart idea? We certainly think so. Plus, your Tastecard membership not only includes offers on cinema tickets, but also deals like saving 50% off food at thousands of UK restaurants like Zizzi and Prezzo. Start your 90-day free Tastecard trial Save when you become a cinema member What’s the deal: Many cinemas offer memberships where you can pay a monthly fee and see as many films as your heart desires, for example, myLIMITLESS from ODEON offers unlimited films, savings on food and drink, and exclusive screenings from £16.99 a month. Similarly, experience as many movies as you like with Cineworld Unlimited from £10.99 a month. Why we chose it: A lot of the time, you’d only have to visit the cinema twice a month to get your money’s worth. Plus, you get 10% off food and drink, and if you haven't already guessed, a discounted snack is a priority for the RadioTimes.com team. Become a myLIMITLESS member from £16.99 per month at ODEON Get Cineworld Unlimited from £10.99 a month at Cineworld One film every day with Fever What’s the deal: Check out the participating Vue cinemas in Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Liverpool, Birmingham or Manchester, decide the film and time, then buy your Fever E-code to use on the listing and save yourself some pennies. There's some fantastic films out at the moment that you can use the code on, such as Marty Supreme. Why we chose it: From just £4.30, you can watch a film at participating Vue cinemas in UK and Irish cities such as Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin, Liverpool, and more. Buy Vue Cinema Manchester tickets from £4.30 at Fever Buy Vue Cinema Birmingham tickets for £4.30 at Fever Buy Vue Cinema Bristol tickets for £4.30 at Fever Buy Vue Cinema Liverpool tickets for £4.30 at Fever Buy Vue Cinema London tickets from £4.90 at Fever Buy Vue Cinema Glasgow tickets from £4.30 at Fever Buy Vue Cinema Edinburgh tickets from £4.30 at Fever Buy Vue Cinema Dublin tickets from €‎4.90 at Fever Buy Vue Cinema Leeds tickets for £5.49 at Fever Buy Vue Cinema Leicester tickets for £4.30 at Fever See the latest releases from £3 with Three UK <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/GettyImages-2255312976-35ced8c.jpg" width="5851" height="3901" alt="Paul Mescal, Pippa Harris, Nic Gonda, Jessie Buckley, Jacobi Jupe, Max Richter, Chloé Zhao, Steven Spielberg, Liza Marshall, Noah Jupe, Maggie O'Farrell on stage at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California." title="83rd Annual Golden Globes - Inside" /> What’s the deal: Another great deal you can bag by simply having a phone contract, and this time, it’s from Three UK. Three+ members can get Cineworld cinema tickets for just £3 to watch some of the best films out at the moment. Why we chose it: There's no better time to escape from the cold and watch a great movie. Plus, the RadioTimes.com team likes to recommend deals that don't require any extra heavy lifting from you, for example, if you're a Three customer already, this offer bags you something a little bit extra. Get discounts on the Three+ rewards app Not already a Three Mobile customer? Check out the plans Stay up to date with the RadioTimes.com Going Out newsletter What's the deal: As well as bringing you the latest ticketing announcements, the RadioTimes.com Going Out newsletter also delivers on the biggest deals. Why we chose it: If there's a saving we think is worth shouting about, you can be sure the Going Out team will cover it on our newsletter. The Going Out newsletter will land in your inbox every Thursday at 5:30pm. Sign-up to the RadioTimes.com Going Out newsletter For more discounts the whole family can make use of, be sure to take a look at our how to get cheap Disneyland Paris tickets and how to get cheap Chessington World of Adventures tickets. Two cinema tickets for £9 with Priority What’s the deal: What’s better than discounted cinema tickets? O2 phone and Virgin Media broadband customers will love this deal: Priority offers two Vue cinema tickets for just £9, allowing you to enjoy all the latest releases at a heavily discounted price. Plus, you can secure 20% off cinema snacks, too. Why we chose it: With tickets for Vue cinemas normally costing £9.90, this deal will save you £10.80. Discover rewards with O2 Priority Not an O2 phone customer? Take a look at the phones Looking to switch to Virgin Media broadband? Check out the packages Two free Vue cinema tickets for Sky Cinema customers What's the deal: Sky Cinema customers can claim two free Vue cinema tickets each month, and they're valid to use at any Vue cinema in the UK and Ireland from Sunday through to Thursday. Why we chose it: If you're already a Sky Cinema customer, we're going to take a guess and say you love movies, so why not watch films from the comfort of your own home and at the cinema, too? Claim your Sky Cinema and Vue tickets Get Sky Cinema from £10 extra per month at Sky As much as we'd love to, it's practically impossible to go to the cinema every day, so be sure to check out our Disney Plus offers, NOW TV offers and Virgin Media offers. Also, how to get cheap Madame Tussauds London tickets and cheap London Dungeon tickets, or our Chessington World of Adventures review and Thorpe Park review.
With rides galore, kids’ attractions, and 4D experiences, you're guaranteed to have an epic day at Thorpe Park - and we know just how to get the experience on the cheap.
If you're after a sure-fire way to beat the winter blues, it’s time to start planning family weekends and getting creative with activities to keep the kids entertained. So, why not take a look at Thorpe Park? The theme park is located in the middle of Chertsey and Staines-upon-Thames in Surrey, about an hour's drive from London. It boasts over 30 scream-tastic rides, including some of the UK's most well-known like Stealth, Colossus, Nemesis Inferno and the Swarm. There are plenty of attractions for youngsters, too, like the Flying Fish junior coaster, Storm Surge, Tidal Wave, Angry Birds 4D Experience and tons more. And remember: under threes go free at Thorpe Park, too, as do carers. It's no secret that theme parks can be an expensive hobby, so let's find out how you can secure cheap tickets to Thorpe Park; or, you can also check out our Thorpe Park review. Shop Thorpe Park tickets Stay at Thorpe Park and get the second day free Right now if you book a short stay at Thorpe Park between 19th April - 30th September 2026, you can get a second day of entry to the theme park for free. This deal lasts until 27 April, so get your booking in now to save on holiday trips. Get a second day free at Thorpe Park For more tips on how to bag a saving, take a look at how to get cheap concert tickets, how to get cheap cinema tickets. Plus, cheap London Aquarium tickets and our Romeo & Juliet review with Sadie Sink. Jump to: How to get cheap Thorpe Park tickets Best Thorpe Park deals at a glance Best Thorpe Park discounts and offers for 2026 How to get to Thorpe Park How to get cheap Thorpe Park tickets Nowadays with the cost of living, you want family days out to be as cheap as possible without compromising on the fun. Theme parks don't have to be a costly day out, as there are simple switches you can do to bring the cost down, like making packed lunches and taking advantage of rail companies' discounts. One thing that you can't avoid paying for, though, is a park ticket. Here's how to get them for less. Book in advance. Theme parks, such as Thorpe Park and Alton Towers, sell tickets for significantly cheaper online in comparison to if you bought tickets on the day. Booking tickets in advance also avoids potentially missing out, too. Shop around. If you're looking to make the most out of a theme park, have a gander if there are any package deals or short breaks. For inspiration on how to entertain little ones, take a look at the best UK family days out. Best Thorpe Park deals at a glance Get 50% off Thorpe Park tickets Enjoy 12 months of fun with the Annual Pass Discounted Thorpe Park tickets with Tesco Clubcard Get Thorpe Park tickets for £27 off plus flexible booking at DaysOut.co.uk Save £42 or 66% on student Thorpe Park tickets Get over 200 days entry with the Merlin Annual Pass Get up to £40 off on the Merlin Annual Pass for students Read the Going Out newsletter for the latest deals Best Thorpe Park discounts and offers for 2026 Get 50% off Thorpe Park tickets This is one for the early birds, the super organisers, the bargain hunters: save 50 per cent on Thorpe Park tickets when you book them in advance. A day ticket to Thorpe Park will usually set you back £66, but if you book online, it’s £33; that’s a whopping £33 off or 50 per cent discount. For just under 30 quid, you can experience over 30 attractions, and get access to events if they’re on your chosen day. Buy a Thorpe Park day ticket for £66 £33 (save £33 or 50%) at Thorpe Park We've also got guides on how to get cheap Chessington tickets and how to get cheap LEGOLAND tickets. Get the Thorpe Park annual pass from £64 The Thorpe Park Annual Pass gives you access to Thorpe Park for an entire year for just £64. That means you only have to visit three times to make back your money. Enjoy 12 months of fun with the Annual Pass Discounted Thorpe Park tickets with Tesco Clubcard Who doesn’t have a Tesco Clubcard these days? Downloading it to save 50p on a Tesco meal deal is worth it in itself, in our humble opinion, but there’s also many more great savings to be made, too. Scanning your Clubcard generates points, and you can convert these points into Tesco Reward Partners vouchers where you get double the vouchers’ face value to use on tickets: so £5 in points is £10 worth of vouchers, for example. You can use these vouchers on attractions across the UK, including Thorpe Park. Save on Thorpe Park tickets with Tesco Clubcard Get a Tesco Clubcard to bag great savings Save £35 on Thorpe Park tickets for students If you have older children, it can be tricky to find something to do that everyone in the family will enjoy. Well, the good news is that anyone with a valid student ID can get a huge saving on tickets for Thorpe Park. Whereas day tickets would normally set you back £66, students can now get them for £21. That's a saving of over half price. Buy a Thorpe Park student day ticket for £64 £29 (save £35) at Thorpe Park Get over 300 days entry with the Merlin Annual Pass The Merlin Annual Pass gives you access to some of the UK's biggest attractions, including Thorpe Park, Chessington and Alton Towers. The cheapest option is the Essential Pass, which gives you over 300 days entry to any of the attractions available and will set you back £139. You can upgrade to the Gold or Platinum passes, which give you 364 days, and extra perks like free parking and a discount on fast track vouchers. Buy the Essential Pass from £139 per person at Merlin Annual Pass To find out more, check out our guide to what is the Merlin Pass? Get up to £40 off on the Merlin Annual Pass for students With Student Beans you can save £20 off a Essential Pass which would normally set you back £139. You can also get £30 off a Gold Pass which brings the price down to £210, or if you want to get all the benefits of a Platinum Pass you can save £40 which brings the price down to £259 annually. Merlin Essential Pass | £139 £119 annually at Student Beans Merlin Gold Pass | £239 £209 annually at Student Beans Merlin Platinum Pass | £299 £259 annually at Student Beans Read the Going Out newsletter for the latest deals We regularly cover deals on days out and entertainment in our Going Out newsletter. This weekly email will give you everything you need for weekend plans, from the big events to local trips. So subscribe today! How to get to Thorpe Park Thorpe Park is situated in Thorpe, Surrey, just outside of London. It’s easy to get to by train, and Trainline and National Rail have some great deals on to help you and your family get to your destination as cheaply as possible. Let’s check them out. Staines is the nearest train station to Thorpe Park, and there’s a shuttle bus (number 950) which runs every 15-20 minutes. The shuttle bus starts running nice and early at 9am, and stops running from Thorpe Park an hour after the park’s closing time. Perfect for the school holidays, National Rail has launched National Rail’s Days Out Guide, which sees you get up to two for one entry at top attractions around the UK, including Thorpe Park. Trainline is great for cheap tickets, as is TrainPal, which offers frequent voucher codes and deals as well as taking off booking fees. Plus, it's always worth trying to get a Railcard, which will see you save up to one third of the fare price. Buy cheaper train tickets with TrainPal Save up to 1/3 on the train fare with a Railcard Is there parking at Thorpe Park? If you're travelling to Thorpe Park by car, you'll be pleased to know that there is in-resort parking. A car parking ticket will set you back £12 if you purchase online before. So why not save that extra quid and put it towards some car snacks instead? Buy a one-day car parking ticket for £12 at Thorpe Park Head to our Going Out section for the latest releases like how to get cheap London Eye tickets and how to get cheap Cadbury World tickets, as well as how to get cheap Madame Tussauds London tickets and cheap London Dungeon tickets.
How to get cheap London Eye tickets, advance and last-minute bookings
Got your sights set on a trip to London this year? You can't miss a visit to the London Eye.
Pulling in over three million visitors per year, the London Eye (or Millennium Wheel) offers spectacular views of the capital, with clear days offering a view of up to 40km away. The wheel was first designed in 1993 as a way of marking the millennium and, like the Eiffel Tower, was intended to be temporary. But in 2002, Lambeth Council granted the Eye a permanent license, allowing this glorious structure to stand on London's Southbank for years to come. What's more, the Eye now plays a key role in the UK's annual New Year's Eve fireworks display, and of course it's seen thousands of proposals within its 32 pods. But, if we had to pick one draw back, it would be the cost. Like most London attractions, the London Eye isn't cheap, so below we've pulled together a full list of the best ways to save on entry tickets. Whether it's through buying multi-attraction combos, or getting your booking in well in advance, we've outlined all the ways to save money. Buy London Eye standard entry from £29 at Headout Here's how to get cheap London Dungeon tickets and cheap Madame Tussauds tickets and our Romeo & Juliet review with Sadie Sink. Jump to: Best London Eye ticket deals at a glance What is the cheapest way to buy London Eye tickets? Can you buy London Eye tickets on the day? Best London Eye ticket deals for 2026 Best London Eye ticket deals at a glance Book off-peak advance tickets from £29 Save 33% on entry when you travel by train Buy last-minute London Eye tickets from £32 Get fast-track tickets from £54 £44 (save £10 or 19%) Buy Flexi Fast-track tickets from £59 £49 (save £10 or 17%) See 100+ London tourist attractions with the London Pass Get 60 days' sightseeing with the London Explorer Pass Save 10% on London Eye and Thames River Cruise tickets Buy UK multi-attraction tickets with Merlin Get 200 days of entry to UK attractions with the Merlin Pass Book London Eye Champagne Experience ticket from £59 Splash out on the London Eye private pod What is the cheapest way to buy London Eye tickets? The cheapest way to get London Eye entry is by booking off-peak tickets, online and in advance. If you buy a ticket for an off-peak time (weekdays during work hours), prices start at £29. Otherwise, the cheapest method is to buy in a bundle with other London attractions like the Thames River Cruise bundle, or get full access to London tourist attractions with the London Pass. These multi-attraction deals have a higher starting price – e.g. £54 for the Go City Explorer Pass – but will ultimately end up saving you money if you're planning to visit more than one location. Can you buy London Eye tickets on the day? You can, but it's recommended you book in advance. If you turn up on the day, tickets start at £42 and you'll have to endure very long queues. Is it cheaper to book London Eye tickets in advance? Yes. It's much cheaper to book London Eye tickets in advance. Considering on the day tickets start at £39, and advance tickets start at £29, you're saving £10 on entry. Best London Eye ticket deals, discounts and two for one offers in 2026 Book off-peak advance tickets from £29 London Eye standard entry tickets start at £29, as long as you book online and in advance. You'll find the cheapest prices for off-peak times (weekdays), but even with peak times the cost only rises to £33. You can find standard tickets on the official lastminute.com London Eye website, or via official partners like Viator and Headout, where entry tickets are slightly cheaper depending on times. Buy London Eye standard entry from £29 at Headout Buy London Eye standard entry from £29 at London Eye Buy London Eye standard entry from £29 at Viator Buy last-minute London Eye tickets from £32 If you're looking to buy last-minute tickets to the London Eye, the best price we've found is through Expedia. Right now, you can book on the day tickets from £32. Buy last-minute London Eye tickets from £32 at Expedia Save 33% on entry when you travel by train If you book London Eye tickets through Chiltern Railways or National Rail, you can save 33% on entry, taking ticket costs down to £17.33. Book London Eye train tickets at Chiltern Railways Book London Eye train tickets at National Rail Get Fast-track tickets from £44 If you're keen to avoid the queues, London Eye Fast-track tickets start from £44 – £54 if you turn up on the day – or you can get Flexi Fast-track from £49 which allow you to turn up at any time. Again, this is only if you book online, and peak times will have slightly higher prices. Buy London Eye Fast-track tickets from £54 £44 (save £10 or 19%) at London Eye Buy London Eye Flexi Fast-track tickets from £59 £49 (save £10 or 17%) at London Eye See 100+ London tourist attractions with the London Pass If you're in London for a sightseeing trip, or you're just playing tourist for the day, why not invest in the London Pass? This multi-attraction ticket gets you entry and tours to over 100 London tourist spots, including St Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Shakespeare's Globe. A one-day London pass currently costs just £54 per person, but you can make this back by heading to just two attractions. However, the best value option is the three-day pass, which costs £189. Buy the London Pass from £54 at London Pass Buy the London Pass from £114 £108.30 at Viator Get 60 days' sightseeing with the London Explorer Pass If you don't want to commit to the full London Pass, the London Explorer Pass costs £54 and comes with credits for two to seven attractions. You can choose where to redeem your credits from a list of London’s most popular spots such as the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey and more, and the pass will be valid for 60 days from your first use. Buy the London Explorer Pass from £54 with Viator Save up to 50% on London attractions with Go City Speaking about London passes, you can also explore the UK capital with the Go City Pass, which allows you to save up to 50% on attractions. Bear in mind that only the All-Inclusive Pass Plus includes the London Eye. There are a few different options when it comes to Go City passes: Explorer Pass: Choose how many attractions you want to visit within 30 days from £54. All-Inclusive Pass: Choose the duration of your pass and any of the attractions from £79. All-Inclusive Pass Plus: Get access to Go City attractions for as long as you want, plus three extras: The View from the Shard, the London Eye and Madame Tussauds from £109. Select your Go City London Pass at Go City Save 10% on London Eye and Thames River Cruise tickets If you have your eye on a specific set of attractions, you can get packages like the London Eye and Thames River Cruise combo for 10% off, taking the price down to £45.16. Buy London Eye and Thames River Cruise combo tickets from £50.17 £44.13 at Headout Buy London London Eye and Tower of London tickets for £71.17 £67.76 at Headout Buy UK multi-attraction tickets with Merlin Merlin also offers multi-attraction tickets to a wide-range of tourist hotspots. For the London Eye this includes the London SEA LIFE aquarium, Madame Tussauds, London Dungeon and Shrek's Adventure. Prices for these start at £50. Buy London Eye and SEA LIFE multi-attraction tickets from £49 at SEALIFE Buy London Eye and Madame Tussauds multi-attraction tickets from £49 at Madame Tussauds Buy London Eye and London Dungeon multi-attraction tickets from £49 at London Dungeon Buy London Eye and Shrek's Adventure multi-attraction tickets from £49 at Shrek's Adventure Merlin are also currently offering a 5 Attraction Pass, which offers entry to - you guessed it- five attractions across London. This means that each attraction will only set you back under £12, which is 70% less than if you bought them separately. Buy 5 Attraction Pass at London Eye Get 200 days of entry to UK attractions with the Merlin Annual Pass The Merlin Annual Pass gives you access to some of the UK's biggest attractions, including the London Eye, Thorpe Park, Chessington and Alton Towers. Choose between the Essential, Gold and Platinum Passes and enjoy year-round access to your favourite spots in the UK. Buy the Merlin Annual Pass from £139 at Merlin Enjoy Afternoon Tea on the London Eye What could be a more quintessentially British experience than enjoying a spot of afternoon tea from one of London's most iconic landmarks? Guests will enjoy a double rotation in one of the London Eye pods (roughly one hour) while sampling some classic afternoon tea staples— we're talking cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches, premium teas and, of course, scones with clotted cream. Enjoy Afternoon Tea on the London Eye Book London Eye Champagne Experience ticket from £59.02 Why not make that London Eye trip extra special by washing it down with a glass of bubbly? At Viator, we've found London Eye tickets that come with a crisp glass of champagne for just £59.02. Buy London Eye Champagne Experience tickets from £59.02 at Viator Splash out on the London Eye private pod Now this isn't cheap. But if you want a truly special and private experience with the London Eye, you can a pod entirely to yourself for £944.44. Book a London Eye private pod from £944.44 at Tiqets Make sure you also take a look at how to get cheap Warwick Castle tickets, how to get cheap LEGOLAND tickets and how to get cheap Harry Potter Studios tickets.
Want to grab a sweet saving on this delicious Birmingham attraction? Here's how.
Cadbury World is a daim-good option to keep yourself and your family entertained during the weekends and the school holidays. The Birmingham-based attraction is hugely popular among adults and children alike ushering in over 600,000 visitors every year. Throughout the visit, guests are invited to take a deep dive into the history of chocolate making and learn what it takes to be the UK's leading chocolate brand. You'll travel through the Aztec jungles to see how chocolate was first discovered, journey into the Victorian era to see about how Cadbury came to be, and take a trip down memory lane with all of Cadbury's past adverts. There are of course plenty of taste tests along the way and you'll have a chance to try rides like the 4D Chocolate Adventure and the brand-new Cadbury Chocolate Quest. All ending up with a visit to the Cadbury Shop. But while that all sounds tempting and delicious, you brain might also be ringing with the word 'expensive'. With that in mind, we've compiled a list of all the ways you can save money on a ticket to Cadbury World. For more deals, here's how to get cheap Chessington tickets, how to get cheap Alton Towers tickets and how to get cheap Thorpe Park tickets. Jump to: How much are Cadbury World tickets? Cadbury World ticket offers at a glance Best Cadbury World ticket offers and discounts for 2026 How to get to Cadbury World How much are Cadbury World tickets? The cost of Cadbury World tickets depends on which day you book. On a week-day, tickets start at £19 for off-peak times, but then go up to £25 or £27. For weekends, entry costs between £22 and £28 depending on the time slot. Tickets must be booked in advance, however if you're not sure on timings, you can always book an Anytime Day Entry ticket for £33. You can also book a ticket on the day, which will set you back £28. Cadbury World ticket offers at a glance Save up to 32% on Cadbury World tickets Get the Adult and Toddler ticket for just £19 Students get £16 off entry Locals save up to 50% Get afternoon tea and entry to Cadbury World for £29.95 Get 30% off with Birmingham multi-attraction tickets Get over 200 days' entry with the Merlin Annual Pass Save 1/3 on entry with National Rail Cheapest prices guaranteed with a Buyagift and Virgin Experience Days One Night Birmingham Summer Stay with Prosecco and Cadbury World Visit for Two Best Cadbury World ticket offers and discounts for 2026 Save up to 32% on Cadbury World tickets If you pick the right time-slot for Cadbury World entry, you could be saving up to 32% on the price of your ticket. For example, while an Anytime Day ticket costs £28, an off-peak mid-week booking costs £19. Save up to 32% on Cadbury World tickets Get the Adult and Toddler ticket for just £19 For a limited time Cadbury World has brought back its Adult and Toddler voucher for just £19. These tickets are available from Monday to Friday and are perfect if you have a child who's aged 0-5. Normally tickets for children aged 2-15 cost at least £18, and an adult ticket costs at least £22.50, so with this you're essentially paying the price of one child ticket. Get the Adult and Toddler ticket for just £19 Students get £16 off entry Student tickets to Cadbury World cost just £12, which saves you anywhere between £7 and £16 on entry. As long as you have a valid student ID you can book any mid-week time slot and make a huge saving. Students get £16 off entry Locals save up to 50% For a limited time only, the following postcodes will be eligible to a 50% discount on entry to Cadbury World: B (Birmingham) CV (Coventry) WS (Walsall) WV (Wolverhampton) DY (Dudley) Enter your postcode at the beginning of the purchasing process and you'll be shown available tickets. Bear in mind that your postcode must match your billing address. Locals save up to 50% Get afternoon tea and entry to Cadbury World for £29.95 Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea (heavily chocolate-themed, of course), plus entry to Cadbury World and access to the Cadbury World Shop and African Adventure Play Area for just £29.95. Or, if you want to take things up a notch, you can choose the Character Afternoon Tea option and dine with iconic Cadbury characters like Freddo and the Cadbury bunny, all for just £10 more (less for children aged between 5 and 15). Get afternoon tea and entry to Cadbury World for £29.95 Get Character Afternoon Tea and entry to Cadbury World from £39.95 Get 30% off with Birmingham multi-attraction tickets If you're based in the midlands, or planning a longer visit, why not take advantage of the Multi-Attraction Pass? You can either get tickets to Cadbury World and one other attraction for 25% off, or Cadbury World and two other attractions for 30% off. These attractions could be: National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham or Warwick Castle. Get 30% off with Birmingham multi-attraction tickets Get over 200 days' entry with the Merlin Annual Pass The Merlin Annual Pass gives you access to some of the UK's biggest attractions, including Cadbury World, Chessington and Alton Towers. With prices usually starting at £139 but currently on sale for £99, you can get the Discovery Pass, which gives you over 200 days entry to any of the attractions available. Or, you can upgrade to the Gold, or Platinum passes, which give you 300, 340 and 364 days respectively, and extra perks like free parking and a discount on fast track vouchers. Buy the Discovery Pass from £139 per person at Merlin Annual Pass Buy the Gold Pass from £239 per person at Merlin Annual Pass Buy the Platinum Pass from £299 per person at Merlin Annual Pass Save 1/3 on entry with National Rail National Rail offers 1/3 off entry when you travel by train and book your tickets through the National Rail site. Save 1/3 on entry with National Rail Cheapest prices guaranteed with an experience voucher Not sure what day to book? Well, if you buy a Cadbury World gift experience at Buyagift or Virgin Experience Days, you have the flexibility of choosing your dates later on. Plus, you can buy the tickets in bundles which start at the cheapest entry price, for instance the two adults voucher costs £47.50, so £23.75 a ticket. Buy Cadbury World experience vouchers at a Buyagift Buy Cadbury World experience vouchers at a Virgin Experience Days Enjoy a summer stay in Birmingham with prosecco and Cadbury World entry If you want to take your Cadburys World experience to the next level, then why not check out this hotel deal at Virgin Experience Days? Spend a night at the AC Hotel by Marriott in a room overlooking the canals along with a bottle of prosecco to enjoy. The next day you'll enjoy a tasty breakfast before heading out to explore the city and, of course, visit Cadbury World. Buy One Night Birmingham Summer Stay with Prosecco and Cadbury World Visit for Two for £227 at Virgin Experience Days How to get to Cadbury World Cadbury World is on the south side of Birmingham just off the M5 and M42. If you are driving then parking is free of charge, however, you may have to pay for passing through the Birmingham Clean Air Zone. Otherwise, the nearest train station is Bourneville, just a 15 minute walk away from the site. This station is served by the Cross-City Line from Birmingham New Street station, which in turn you can get to from Central Birmingham, London and Coventry. Get cheap Train tickets at TrainPal Get cheap Train tickets at Trainline You can also check out how to get cheap Harry Potter Studio tour tickets, how to get cheap London Eye tickets and how to get cheap Disneyland Paris tickets. Make sure you also take a look at the best West End shows. Plus, news of Ben Platt's new original musical the Bridgerton candlelight concert, and how to get Six Nations tickets.
How to get Duran Duran tickets as general sale goes life for BST Hyde Park show
Hungry like the wolf for Duran Duran tickets? Here's what you need to know.
New r0mantic legends Duran Duran are the latest acts to join the summer line-up at BST Hyde Park. The '80s group will be headlining at the London festival alongside fellow icons the Scissor Sisters with more acts to be announced soon. BST has announced six weekend gigs including Pitbull, Lewis Capaldi, Maroon 5, Garth Brooks and Mumford and Sons. As usual each act will headline a single festival day at the London park with a host of supporting acts coming on in the build-up. So far this is Duran Duran's only UK show date for 2026 although the group have several European shows booked in June. Pre-sale for the July show is already live, so here's everything you need to know. Buy Duran Duran BST tickets at Ticketmaster Buy BST Hyde Park hospitality tickets at Seat Unique Plus, here's our Romeo & Juliet review. When are Duran Duran playing BST Hyde Park? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2023/08/Duran-Duran-32f0fb8.jpg" width="4500" height="3000" alt="BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 05: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) John Taylor and Dominic Brown of Duran Duran perform on stage during the Future Past tour at Utilita Arena Birmingham on May 5, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Katja Ogrin/Redferns)" title="Duran Duran Performs At Utilita Arena" /> Duran Duran will play BST Hyde Park on Sunday 5 July alongside legends the Scissor Sisters. This comes at the end of a weekend also featuring Maroon 5 and Mumford and Sons. How to get Duran Duran BST Hyde Park tickets General sale tickets will go live at 10am on Wednesday 1 April. Buy Duran Duran BST tickets at Ticketmaster Buy BST Hyde Park hospitality tickets at Seat Unique Is there BST Hyde Park hospitality? Yes. At official partner Seat Unique, you can get a range of hospitality packages which include everything from VIP terrace access, complimentary food and early admission. These packages start from £159. Buy BST Hyde Park hospitality tickets at Seat Unique Make sure you also check out the best concerts and tours in 2026.
How to get cheap theatre tickets for London’s biggest West End shows
Here's our complete guide to bagging cheap theatre tickets for the UK's top shows, including ones in London's West End.
Savings on top shows can be hard to come by, but if you're keen to find theatre tickets for less, you've come to the right place. First, we'll start with some advice. While this guide offers the best sites and methods for saving on theatre tickets, plus some great deals, there's also an element of luck and timing involved. Almost every show has a limited run in its given theatre, and if you've got a particular show or genre in mind, your chances of getting cheap tickets will be impacted by how in-demand those tickets are and how much of the show's run remains. There are, of course, some shows which have extremely long runs — ahem, The Mousetrap... A top tip is to do your ticket shopping last-minute. Sometimes, if a show hasn't sold enough and there are lots of seats remaining, prices will plummet for last-minute buyers. Even sold-out shows may have tickets returned on the day as people realise they can no longer make it, so it's always worth checking with the box office or online. If you're looking for London shows and can trot along in person, it's worth checking out some of the booths in Leicester Square, which often offer discounted tickets. Finally, it's often cheaper to find theatre tickets outside of the capital. While some of the UK's most renowned shows are put on in the West End and around London, the UK has a thriving theatre scene and there are fantastic shows to be found wherever you're based, as well as musicals on tour. Now, let's help you find them. Plus, check out our roundup of the best comedians on tour, our Dracula review with Cynthia Erivo and our Romeo & Juliet review with Sadie Sink. Jump to: How to get cheap tickets for London's West End shows Best cheap theatre tickets on sale today Best theatre and hotel deals available today How to get cheap tickets for London's West End shows The price of a West End theatre show ticket varies depending on where you sit and what you see. Picking the right show Starting off with what you see. Sometimes limited-run shows will have a higher ticket price as you can only experience it for a limited number of weeks – especially if there's a big star involved – so it's best to look for the plays and musicals with a slightly longer run, i.e. more than six weeks. That being said, a few well-established shows like Les Miserable and the Lion King have some of the highest ticket prices in the business owing to their huge popularity. So ideally you're looking for that sweet spot of a well-established show that isn't one of the classics, think The Devil Wears Prada. Choosing your seat When it comes to seating, you'll pay more for a better, unobstructed view, usually in the stalls or the front of the Grand Circle. However, you'll pay less for a seat higher up in the Royal Circle or near the back, or for the seats where a pillar could potentially block part of the stage. Even then however, there are some cases where a cheaper ticket will be one seat over from one with a so-called unobstructed view. We can't speak for all theatres, but one of our RadioTimes.com writers went to see Wicked and bought cheap seats where the view was supposed to be partially obstructed. However, when they got there, the view was amazing, albeit far away. So, if you're not too bothered about where you sit, we'd recommend picking the cheapest seats to save money. If you don't like the uncertainty though, a good option is to use SeatPlan which actually allows you to preview what your view will be like. The website has a tool to view over 300,000 user-generated seat photos, which can show you exactly what's in store when you book your seat. Use the right ticketing site To get your hands on cheap theatre tickets, Love Theatre is a fantastic destination as they run frequent deals, as do Today Tix, ATG Tickets and London Theatre Direct. You can also look at Ticketmaster, The Ticket Factory and Fever, all of which periodically offer chances to snap up cheap tickets. Shop tickets at LOVEtheatre Shop tickets at Today Tix Shop tickets at ATG Tickets Shop tickets at London Theatre Direct Shop tickets at Ticketmaster Shop tickets at Fever Shop tickets at LW Theatres Shop tickets at See Tickets Shop tickets at Headout Shop tickets at SeatPlan Shop tickets at RadioTimes Theatre Pass London theatre ticket deals and the cheapest theatre tickets on sale today We've scoured the web for some of the very best deals available right now, and we've found some stunners. There's something for everyone, from Harry Potter fans to classic musical lovers, all for under £25. Buy Six the Musical tickets from £15 at ATG Tickets Buy Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tickets from £15 at Ticketmaster Buy Mamma Mia tickets from £16 at Today Tix Buy Matilda The Musical tickets from £20 at Matilda The Musical Buy Back to the Future: The Musical tickets from £23 at TodayTix Buy Hadestown tickets from £23 at Today Tix Buy Hamilton tickets from £23 at Today Tix Buy The Book of Mormon tickets from £24 at LOVEtheatre Buy Oliver! tickets from £24 at SeatPlan Buy Paddington tickets from £25 at ATG Tickets How to get cheap tickets for Les Misérables Les Misérables is one of the best-loved shows on the West End. The tragic drama based on the book of the same name by Victor Hugo, first ran in London in 1985 and has been performed continuously ever since. That makes it the second longest-running musical in the world and the longest in the West End. At the time of writing, there's quite a disparity in ticket pricing, as you can see from the listings below. Right now, the best deals are to be had via Ticketmaster, where you can get tickets for just £24. Buy Les Misérables tickets from £24 at Ticketmaster Buy Les Misérables tickets from £30 at Love Theatre How to get cheap tickets for Matilda the Musical Roald Dahl's hit children's novel Matilda is re-imagined as a musical in this thrilling stage production. It's another West End favourite, and it's even been made into Matilda the Musical movie starring Emma Thompson as Miss Trunchbull. Currently, the cheapest deal for Matilda The Musical is £24 tickets at Love Theatre. Buy Matilda The Musical tickets from £24 at Love Theatre Buy Matilda The Musical tickets from £24 at Headout How to get cheap tickets for Hamilton Unfortunately, Hamilton's longstanding icon status on the West End means tickets are in very high demand and, as such, sizeable discounts are hard to come by. However, finding cheap tickets is something of our forte, and we've found some tickets for a snip at Ticketmaster. Buy Hamilton tickets from £22 at Ticketmaster Buy Hamilton tickets from £24 at Love Theatre Buy Hamilton tickets from £24 at Headout How to get cheap tickets for Wicked Wicked is one of the longer running musicals in the West End, having been playing since 2006, but has had renewed popularity since the song Popular went viral on TikTok. It's currently in the Apollo Victoria Theatre and is one of our favourites. And luckily for you, we've managed to find tickets available at Ticketmaster for just £27.50. Buy Wicked tickets from £27.50 at Ticketmaster Buy Wicked tickets from £28.25 at Love Theatre Buy Wicked tickets from £28.75 at The Ticket Factory Buy Wicked tickets from £30 at Headout How to get cheap tickets for The Lion King The Lion King is one of the most beloved shows on the West End. The 1994 Disney film has been reimagined as a spectacular theatre production, which boasts glorious special effects, enchanting music, and brilliant animal costumes and figures. While The Lion King tickets are still cheaper than those of a limited-time-only show's, the musical's popularity means that finding tickets for under 45 quid is no mean feat. Well, no mean feat for anyone other than the RadioTimes.com team! Currently, Ticketmaster sells the cheapest seats at £39.50 each. Buy The Lion King tickets from £39.50 at Ticketmaster Buy The Lion King tickets from £40.25 at The Ticket Factory Buy The Lion King tickets from £40.60 at See Tickets How to get cheap tickets for Cabaret Set in Berlin during the Jazz Age, Cabaret invites you to step inside, loosen up, and be yourself! Cabaret follows the story of struggling American writer Clifford Bradshaw as he wanders into the seedy yet exciting Kit Kat Klub and meets Sally Bowles, a talented cabaret performer. The musical has won seven Olivier Awards, including Best Musical Revival, and promises to be an electrifying night out. Currently, the cheapest tickets for Cabaret are at ATG Tickets for £30. Buy Cabaret tickets from £30 at ATG Tickets Buy Cabaret tickets from £33 at TodayTix How to get cheap tickets for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child If you just can't get enough of the Harry Potter franchise, then it's time to tick Harry Potter and the Cursed Child off your list if you haven't already. The play is set 19 years after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and follows the story of Albus Severus Potter (son of Harry) as he enters Hogwarts. The play has won countless awards and has been staged at theatres all over the world. Now, thanks to an amazing deal at Ticketmaster, you can snap up tickets for just £15. Buy Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tickets from £15 at Ticketmaster Buy Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tickets from £17.40 at See Tickets Buy Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tickets from £30 at ATG Tickets Be sure to read our Into the Woods review and our Man and Boy review. If you’re planning a trip abroad, read our financial expert's advice on what to consider before going on holiday. Best London theatre and hotel deals available today Another great way to save on a trip to the West End is to bundle tickets in with a hotel stay. Companies like Virgin Experience Days and Holiday Extras offer tickets to specific shows packaged in with a range of London hotels, making it much easier for your to sort your experience in one booking. Right now, most packages available are for the most well-known musicals, like Wicked, Les Misérables and Phantom of the Opera. However, you can find more flexible choice vouchers that give you a selection of shows to choose from. Here's the best deals at the moment: Buy The Phantom of the Opera Theatre Tickets and Three Course Dining at Marco Pierre White's London Steakhouse Co for Two for £165 Buy Wicked Theatre Tickets and 4* London Stay for Two for £375 Buy Mamma Mia! Dine and Stay for one for £121.60 And here's a bigger list of the companies offering hotel and theatre packages: Shop London theatre and hotel breaks at Virgin Experience Days Shop London theatre and hotel breaks at Great Little Breaks Shop London theatre and hotel breaks at Holiday Extras Shop London theatre and hotel breaks at Red Letter Days We've put together guides on how to get cheap Madame Tussauds London tickets and cheap London Dungeon tickets, as well as doing a Chessington World of Adventures review and Thorpe Park review.
There's over 1,100 years of history at Warwick Castle, and we're here to help you experience it all for less.
Did you know there's a slice of medieval history right in the middle of the Warwickshire countryside? Warwick Castle is a genuine medieval castle developed from a wooden fort that was first built by William the Conqueror in 1068, right after the famous Battle of Hastings. Warwick Castle is widely known as one of the best preserved medieval castles in England, and this beautiful building has beautiful views to match. With panoramic views of the Warwickshire countryside, River Avon and the town of Warwick, as well as views of the castle grounds, it's no surprise that plenty of couples have chosen Warwick Castle as their wedding venue. There's plenty to do across the castle grounds, suitable for people of all ages. From interactive areas with actors on-site to shows, tours and places to eat, the site is packed full of both history and entertainment. With the Easter holidays underway, it's time to start considering how to keep the kids entertained, and Warwick Castle is an excellent option with live shows and meet-and-greets, not to mention the exciting Birds of Prey display. Throughout the year, you'll find plenty of other seasonal events, from a comedy festival to a medieval feast, as well as plenty of surprises on every day of the year. However, all of these events and entertainment come at a cost. Thankfully we're here to show you how you can enjoy all that Warwick Castle has to offer for less. Check out how to get cheap London Eye tickets and how to get cheap Cadbury World tickets. Plus, cheap London Aquarium tickets. Jump to: How much are Warwick Castle tickets? Is it cheaper to buy Warwick Castle tickets online? Warwick Castle ticket discounts at a glance Best Warwick Castle ticket deals and discounts for 2026 How much are Warwick Castle tickets? The price of entry to Warwick Castle will vary depending on which ticket you buy. Standard one-day entry is £22 online and £39 if you buy at the gate. Tickets will be cheaper for students and large group bookings (more on that later!). Plus, kids under two go free. Is it cheaper to buy Warwick Castle tickets online? The short answer is yes; as with many UK attractions and theme parks, it's cheaper to buy Warwick Castle tickets online. Buying a one-day entry ticket online will set you back £22, which is £17 cheaper than buy the same ticket at the gate for £39. Buy one-day entry for £22 at Warwick Castle Warwick Castle ticket discounts at a glance: Save 43% on Warwick Castle one-day entry tickets Save with the Warwick Castle annual pass Get the parent and toddler discount Get the family of four entry from £86 Get a student ticket from £16 Book a short break at Warwick Castle and get a second day free Experience a day trip from London to Warwick Castle by rail Save on Warwick Castle and more UK attractions with the Merlin pass Save with a group booking Discounted Warwick Castle tickets with Tesco Clubcard Head on a short break to Warwick Castle from £40 per person Experience Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds and Warwick Castle on a day trip from London Add on another attraction for £18 more Best Warwick Castle ticket deals and discounts for 2026 Save 43% on Warwick Castle one-day entry tickets What's the deal: Booking one-day entry to Warwick Castle online will cost £22, £17 less than if you buy at the gate. Why we chose it: Booking your tickets in advance means that you'll save 43% on entry – this one's a no-brainer. Save 43% on Warwick Castle one-day entry tickets Save with the Warwick Castle annual pass What's the deal: Warwick Castle annual passes begin at £44 per person, which grants Access to the castle grounds, attractions and live shows, as well as discounts and exclusive access to news and special offers. Why we chose it: If you're a local to the area or a history buff who would consider coming to visit several times a year, this is worth investing in as it won't take that many trips to make your money back. Save with the Warwick Castle annual pass Make use of the family discounts What's the deal: The castle offers a package ticket for parents and toddlers starting at £20. This is available for kids under five and includes full access to the castle and grounds. You can also get the family of four package for £86. Why we chose it: This is an ideal set of savings for families who want to take their kids out on an educational daytrip. Get the parent and toddler discount from £20 Get the family of four entry from £86 Get a student ticket from £16 What's the deal: If you're signed up to Student Beans, you can get a one-day entry ticket to Warwick Castle from £16, which is a reduction of almost 30%. Why we chose it: Listen to the words of advice from the wise RadioTimes.com Going Out team. While you're a student, you should absolutely make the most off all the discounts you can get. Get a student ticket from £16 Experience a day trip from London to Warwick Castle by rail What's the deal: Head to Warwick Castle from London via rail for just £75, a price which includes the rail journey there and back, as well as entrance to the castle. Why we chose it: If you want to head to Warwick Castle from the UK's capital but are feeling a little lost without a car, then this is for you. Experience a day trip from London to Warwick Castle by rail Save on Warwick Castle and more UK attractions with the Merlin pass What's the deal: The Merlin Annual Pass gives you access to some of the UK's biggest attractions, including Warwick Castle, Thorpe Park and Alton Towers. The Essential Pass (300 days entry) costs £139. Meanwhile, the Gold, or Platinum passes give you 340 and 364 days respectively, and extra perks like free parking and a discount on fast track vouchers. Why we chose it: Whether you're a huge fan of theme parks or you often travel around the UK and are looking for new things to experience, the Merlin Pass is a great option. When you add up the cost of visiting the parks a few time over the course of the year, you'll really see the value for money, especially as the Merlin Pass is currently on sale. Save on Warwick Castle and more UK attractions with the Merlin pass Save with a group booking What's the deal: If you're making a group booking for 10 or more people, the price per person start from just £18, a reduction of £4 per head. Why we chose it: You know the saying; the more the merrier! And it's also the more the cheaper at Warwick Castle. Note that this offer is pre-book only and cannot be used at the gate. Save with a group booking Discounted Warwick Castle tickets with Tesco Clubcard What's the deal: Scanning your Clubcard when you shop at Tesco generates points, and you can convert these points into Tesco Reward Partners vouchers, where you get double the vouchers’ face value to use on tickets: so £5 in points is £10 worth of vouchers, for example. Why we chose it: Saving on Warwick Castle tickets while simply doing your weekly shop has got to be one of the lowest-effort ways to help out your wallet. Discounted Warwick Castle tickets with Tesco Clubcard Head on a short break to Warwick Castle from £40 per person What's the deal: You can purchase a short break to Warwick Castle from £40 per person, a price which includes an overnight stay in the castle grounds, day tickets and evening entertainment. Why we chose it: At Warwick Castle, you can enjoy an enchanting mini-break with lively evening entertainment. Choose between the Woodland Lodges, Medieval Glamping Tents, stunning Tower Suites, and the newly-opened Warwick Castle Hotel. Head on a short break to Warwick Castle from £40 per person Experience Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds and Warwick Castle on a day trip from London What's the deal: Enjoy a grand day out, uncovering hidden gems in the Cotswolds and visiting iconic English sites from just £76.50. Why we chose it: With this trip, you'll get three tours of beautiful English sites (the Cotswolds, Straford-Upon-Avon and Oxford), as well as entry to Warwick Castle and Shakespeare's birthplace, depending on the option you select. Experience Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds and Warwick Castle on a day trip from London Save up to 37% when you visit a second attraction What's the deal: When you book your Warwick Castle ticket online, you can book a ticket to a second attraction for just £40. Why we chose it: This deal allows you to choose between National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham or Cadbury World. The second attraction must be visited within 90 days of your visit to Warwick Castle, and you can reschedule for free up to 24 hours before your visit. Save up to 37% when you visit a second attraction Plus, the best immersive experiences. Make sure you also take a look at the best West End shows. 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Best West End and London theatre shows you have to see in April 2026
Fancy a night out at the theatre? These are the West End shows, musicals and plays you need to see in London this year.
From award-winning musicals to book adaptations, re-tellings of iconic stories to limited-time shows, London's West End is jam-packed with entertainment. But how do you choose what to see in London? We've considered everything from budget, genres and cast to give you our pick of the best plays, musicals and theatre shows to see right now. With each recommendation, we've included the different pricing tiers for seating, but remember, ticket prices can change slightly depending on the ticketing site you purchase them from. Plus, for wildly popular shows, like Operation Mincemeat, tickets will start at a higher price point. We've got the likes of Hamilton for the history buffs, The Devil Wears Prada for a dose of nostalgia, and Hercules is a hit with the kids. There's also limited-time only shows, such as <a href="https://imp.i108736.net/c/1236178/783491/11264?_gl=1%2Abxvrhq%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_gs%2AMQ..&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgd2nv5KVkQMVQ5RQBh2G4yljEAAYASABEgIMmvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&subId1=radiotimes-1614712&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.londontheatredirect.com%2Fdance%2Fmatthew-bournes-the-red-shoes-tickets%3F_gl%3D1%2Abxvrhq%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_gs%2AMQ..%26gclid%3DEAIaIQobChMIgd2nv5KVkQMVQ5RQBh2G4yljEAAYASABEgIMmvD_BwE%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds" rel="sponsored" target="_blank">The Red Shoes, not to mention an array of long-running classics such as Les Misérables and The Mousetrap. All our recommendations come from critics at RadioTimes.com, who love to experience the plays we recommend. For our thoughts on some of the West End's latest offerings check out our Into the Woods review and Man and Boy review. For more live entertainment recommendations, check out our roundup of the best comedians and comedy shows touring the UK in 2026 and our Dracula review with Cynthia Erivo. Best West End shows at a glance Best West End shows to see in April 2026 Best West End shows coming later in the year What time do West End shows start and finish Can you get theatre gift vouchers for London? Best West End and London theatre shows at a glance: Awarded 4/5 stars or higher Hercules, from £33 Stranger Things: The First Shadow, from £30 The Devil Wears Prada, from £30 Hadestown, from £22.50 The Producers, from £28 Paddington The Musical, from £29 Into The Woods, from £28 Limited time only West End shows Avenue Q, from £28 Ivanov, from £35.50 Paranormal Activity, from £25 Oh, Mary!, from £25 Best West End shows for families Starlight Express, from £27.50 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, from £17.50 Matilda the Musical, from £20 The Lion King, from £39 Most popular West End shows Hamilton, from £24 Wicked, from £28.25 Phantom of the Opera, from £29 Les Misérables, from £30 The Book of Mormon, from £24 Operation Mincemeat, from £49.50 Best London musicals Moulin Rouge, from £24 Oliver!, from £24 Beetlejuice, from £24 Cabaret, from £30 Six the Musical, from £40 Last minute theatre tickets for London tonight Mamma Mia!, from £18 Witness for the Prosecution, from £20 Back to the Future: The Musical, from £23 Best West End theatre shows you must see in April 2026 Disney's Hercules What is it about: Taking its story, characters and songs straight from the beloved Disney movie, Hercules is all about a young demi-god trying to find his place in the world. After discovering Zeus is his father, Hercules seeks out a trainer who can help him harness his supernatural strength, in order to become a hero and return to Mount Olympus. However, a dangerous god called Hades has other plans for him... The RadioTimes.com Going Out team were lucky enough to experience Hercules, and in our five-star Hercules review, we said how much we loved the dramatic sets, the fantastic characters (particularly The Muses: Candace Furbert, Sharlene Hector, Brianna Ogunbawo, Malinda Parris and Robyn Rose-Li), and the incredible soundtrack. Venue: Theatre Royal Drury Lane When is it on until: 17th July 2026 Ticket prices: £33/£39/£56/£80/£103/144 Buy Hercules tickets at TodayTix Buy Hercules tickets at ATG Tickets Paddington the Musical <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/08/Introducing-the-principal-cast-of-PADDINGTON-the-Musical--enjoying-a-perfectly-proper-tea-photo-by-Jay-Brooks-667fa92.jpg" width="2953" height="2034" alt="Introducing the principal cast of PADDINGTON the Musical — enjoying a perfectly proper tea…” - photo by Jay Brooks" title="Introducing the principal cast of PADDINGTON the Musical — enjoying a perfectly proper tea…” - photo by Jay Brooks" /> What it's about: The on-stage version closely follows Michael Bond's original book and the 2014 movie; a young bear leaves the shores of Peru and arrives at Paddington station wearing the simple note: "Please look after this bear." After a chance encounter, he finds a home with the Brown family at their beautiful house in Windsor Gardens. But, as the synopsis reads "London isn’t all cream teas and friendly faces – and even the happiest families have their cracks beneath the surface. So when Paddington’s life is suddenly in peril, the Browns must decide just how far they’re willing to go – and what they’re willing to risk – to give this special bear a home." When is it on until: 14th Feb 2027 (booked up until summer 2026) Ticket prices: £29/£40.50/£52/£69/£80.50/£98/£121/£142 Buy Paddington The Musical tickets at LOVEtheatre Starlight Express What is it about: Perhaps one of the most famous musicals, the 1984 production with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber is performing at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Starlight Express includes some of musical theatre's most loved songs, such as AC/DC, Make Up My Heart, Light at the End of the Tunnel and Starlight Express, and if you don't already know the plot: it follows a child's train set which magically comes to life. Venue: Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre When is it on until: 19 April 2026 Ticket prices:£35.50/£54/£90/£114/£150/£198 Buy Starlight Express tickets at LOVEtheatre The Devil Wears Prada <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2024/02/Vanessa-Williams-as-Miranda-Priestly--The-Devil-Wears-Prada--Photo-credit-Matt-Crocket-34071-a82bd20.jpg" width="8256" height="5504" alt="Vanessa Williams as Miranda Priestly – The Devil Wears Prada – Photo credit Matt Crocket (34071)" title="Vanessa Williams as Miranda Priestly – The Devil Wears Prada – Photo credit Matt Crocket (34071)" /> What is it about: Like the original movie, the Devil Wears Prada follows Andrea (Andy) Sachs, a salt-of-the-earth journalist who bags a job at the biggest fashion magazine in the world: Runway. As second assistant to the Editor-in-Chief, Andy fails to understand the glamorous world she finds herself in and struggles to meet the demands of her infamous boss, Miranda Priestly. Yet, as time goes on, Andy becomes seduced by the life she once despised and begins to lose herself on the way. Venue: Dominion Theatre When is it on until: 26 September 2026 Ticket prices: £30/£33/£39/£56/£78/£92/£114/£144 Buy The Devil Wears Prada tickets at LOVE Theatre Hadestown What is it about: The musical follows the story of Eurydice, a young girl who goes to work in the underworld after being invited there by Hades, to escape poverty. Hades runs the underworld, whereas his wife Persephone — Our Lady of the Underground — runs a speakeasy behind Hades’s back. Orpheus, Eurydice’s singer-songwriter lover, attempts to rescue his love from the underworld, but will they both make it out? Venue: Lyric Theatre When is it on until: 23 Sep 2026 Ticket prices: £23/£33/£44/£62/£72/£95/£98/£110/£127 Buy Hadestown tickets at TodayTix Oliver! What is it about: This beloved musical has been an instant classic since it first came to the stage in 1960. Its sensational soundtrack boasts timeless tracks like Food Glorious Food, Where is Love, Pick a Pocket or Two, As Long As He Needs Me, and many many more. Based on the Dickens novel, it's all about a poor Victorian child coming up against the terrifying, colourful characters of London. Venue: Gielgud Theatre When is it on until: 4 Oct 2026 Ticket prices: £24/£42/£66/£78/£107.40/£150 Buy Oliver! tickets at LOVEtheatre Cabaret What is it about: Cabaret is currently showing at the Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse in London's West End. A night at Cabaret promises to be an experience as well as a night out — guests are invited to immerse themselves in the club experience and can even drink and dine before diving into the world of inhibition-free Berlin. The cast of Cabaret, like 2:22 A Ghost Story, is ever-changing, right now you can see Rob Madge and Bridgerton's Hannah Dodd. Venue: Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse When is it on until: 26 September 2026 Ticket prices: £30/£55/£75/£100/£125/£150/£200/£235/£245/£285 Buy Cabaret tickets at ATG Tickets Operation Mincemeat What is it about: This sharp-witted comedy tells the real-life story of a WWII operation, and answers the question: how did a well-dressed corpse wrong-foot Hitler? If you're thinking that this musical sounds extremely bizarre, you'd be absolutely right. A favourite of several members of the RadioTimes.com team, this musical is sure to have you humming its soundtrack for the weeks after, but bear in mind it books up quickly and you may need to get Rush tickets to see it. Venue: Fortune Theatre When is it on until: 26 Sep 2026 Ticket prices: £59.50/£89.50/£99.50/£149.50 Buy Operation Mincemeat tickets at ATG Tickets Mamma Mia! What is it about: Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! West End theatre tickets! Mamma Mia! is one of the most popular London theatre shows, and it's easy to see why; set to the soundtrack of ABBA songs, the story follows Sophie as she prepares for her wedding day on the idyllic islands of Greece. But, Sophie has a dream, and it's to have her dad (who could be one of three people) walk her down the aisle... Venue: Novello Theatre When is it on until: Ongoing Ticket prices: £18/£30/£36/£60/£72/£102/£117/£150/£180/£210 Buy Mamma Mia! tickets at LOVETheatre Six the Musical What is it about: By now, you've probably caught a glimpse of this bizarre retelling of the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives. In the musical, each wife takes it in turns to share their story of how they were wronged by the Tudor King, and why that means they should be the lead singer of the wives’ pop group. Venue: Vaudeville Theatre When is it on until: Ongoing Ticket prices: £40/£51.20/£62.70/£85.70/£97.20 Buy Six the Musical West End tickets at LOVETheatre The Producers What is it about: Did you know that it's possible to make more money from a musical that fails than from a musical that's a smash hit? This is what Bloom and Max Bialystock discover- follow their journey, as it goes hilariously wrong. Venue: Garrick Theatre When is it on until: 19 Sep 2026 Ticket prices: £28/£67/£87/£103/£144 Buy The Producers tickets at TodayTix Hamilton What is it about: A blend of hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway is the musical backdrop to this show, which tells the true(ish) story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s founding fathers and George Washington’s right-hand man. Now on stage for a whopping 10 years, Hamilton is still an unmissable musical. Venue: Victoria Palace Theatre When is it on until: Ongoing Ticket prices: £54/£69/£71.50/£95.50/£107.50/£120/£132/£162/£186/£210/£240 Buy Hamilton tickets at LOVETheatre Matilda the Musical What is it about: Adapted from Roald Dahl’s much-loved book of the same name, Matilda is an evening of wholesome, family-friendly fun. The story follows Matilda, an extraordinarily gifted girl who’s underappreciated by her parents, who finds herself at a school run by the dreaded Ms Trunchbull – but what happens when Matilda suddenly realises she’s gifted at more than just maths? Venue: Cambridge Theatre When is it on until: Ongoing Ticket prices: £25/£46/£64/£76/£85/£109/£134/£169 Buy Matilda the Musical at Matilda the Musical The Lion King What is it about: A story we all know and love. Based on the 1994 Walt Disney movie of the same name, The Lion King musical play features music from Elton John, actors in decadent animal costumes and giant hollow puppets. The show opened in the Lyceum Theatre over 20 years ago in 1999, and is still going strong after more than 7,500 performances. Venue: Lyceum Theatre When is it on until: Ongoing Ticket prices: £34/£53.95/£68.95/£78.95/£88.95/£98.95/£108.95 Buy The Lion King tickets at LOVEtheatre Buy The Lion King tickets at ATG Tickets Buy Lion King Theatre Tickets and Two Course Dining with Cocktail at Marco Pierre White's London Steakhouse Co for Two for £204 at Virgin Experience Days Wicked What is it about: Wicked knows a thing or two about being ‘Popular’! This musical is the prequel to The Wizard of Oz, and it tells the story of Elphaba (the future Wicked Witch of the West) and her friendship with Glinda (the Good Witch of the South). It was nominated for six Tony awards, including Best Actress, and obviously, has produced an incredible film with a sequel coming this year. Venue: Apollo Victoria Theatre When is it on until: Ongoing Ticket prices: £28.25/£38.25/£62.10/£73.60/£85.10/£96.60/£108.10/£123.05/£146.05 Buy Wicked tickets at LOVETheatre Buy Wicked tickets for £90 at Red Letter Days Back to the Future: The Musical What is it about: The musical follows the plot of the blockbuster film: teenager Marty McFly is blasted back in time to the year 1955 by eccentric scientist Doc Brown and unwittingly changes the course of history. Venue: Adelphi Theatre When is it on until: 12 April 2026 Ticket prices: £23/£46.50/£64/£75.50/£87/£99/£110.50/£128/£168.50/£203 Buy Back to the Future: The Musical tickets at LOVETheatre The Book of Mormon What is it about: From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes this comedy musical about two Latter-Day missionaries who are posted to a remote Ugandan village to preach the faith of the Church, and to convert its inhabitants to Mormonism. Venue: Prince of Wales Theatre When is it on until: Ongoing Ticket prices: £24/£30/£42/£57/£66/£90/£117/£150 Buy Book of Mormon tickets at LOVETheatre Harry Potter and the Cursed Child What is it about: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a two-part play written by Jack Thorne and based on JK Rowling’s original story. It follows Harry, Ron and Hermione 19 years after they saved the wizarding world, and they’re joined by a new generation of wizards and witches to stop mysterious evil forces for another time. Venue: Palace Theatre When is it on until: Ongoing Ticket prices: £15/£29/£40.60/£52.50/£63.80/£75.40/£92.80/£121.80/£150.80 Buy Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tickets at LOVETheatre Buy Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tickets at ATG Tickets Did you know Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is getting a rewrite? Les Misérables What is it about: Les Misérables is a musical that needs no introduction. After 20 years as a prisoner in 19th century France, Jean Valjean struggles to return to a normal life. At every corner, he is dogged by the ruthless Police Inspector, Javert. Venue: Sondheim Theatre When is it on until: Ongoing Ticket prices: £31/£49/£61/£88/£121/£134/£164/£188/£212/£242 Buy Les Misérables tickets at LOVETheatre Witness for the Prosecution What is it about: Based on the 1925 short story, Traitor Hands, this Agatha Christie play follows Leonard Vole, a young man accused of murdering a widow in cold blood to get a hold of her fortune. Despite protesting his innocence, the evidence of the case seems to be against him, helped along by those determined to see him face the noose. Venue: London County Hall When is it on until: Ongoing Ticket prices: £20/£40/£55/£70/£95/£115 Buy Witness for the Prosecution tickets at London Theatre Direct Phantom of the Opera What is it about: It's one of the most popular theatre shows and one of the West End's most enduring love stories. Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera has been performing for over 30 years now, and shows no sign of slowing down. If you aren't already familiar with the compelling plot, the show tells the story of the Phantom, who seeks to control the Paris Opera House. He finds a new student, a chorus girl called Christine, and trains her to sing the music of the night. Venue: His Majesty's Theatre When is it on until: Ongoing Ticket prices: £30/£45/£47.50/£57/£72/£75/£84/£114/£119.50/£162/£210 Buy Phantom of the Opera tickets at LOVETheatre Buy The Phantom of the Opera tickets and a three course meal for £230 £165 (save £65 or 34%) at Virgin Experience Days Stranger Things: The First Shadow What is it about: The play acts as a prequel to the series and follows a young Henry Creel, who we meet in season 4 of the Netflix show. He's just moved to Hawkins with his family, and has started at Hawkins High, alongside a mix of classmates that will be very familiar to fans – Joyce Maldonado, James 'Jim' Hopper Jr, Bob Newby and more, plus new character Patty Newby, Bob's adopted sister. Venue: Phoenix Theatre When is it on until: 6 Sep 2026 Ticket prices: £25/£30/£45/£65/£80/£99.50/£125 Buy Stranger Things: The First Shadow tickets at ATG Tickets Moulin Rouge! What is it about: Moulin Rouge follows the story of Christian, a young writer who meets and falls in love with cabaret dancer, Satine. The duo unfortunately can't be together, and this musical shows their love story filled with joy, heartbreak and despair. Venue: Piccadilly Theatre When is it on until: 4 July 2026 Ticket prices: £20/£30/£40/£50/£60/£70/£80/£90/£100/£105/£125/£150 Buy Moulin Rouge tickets at ATG Tickets Into the Woods What is it about: Into The Woods is all about the intertwining of several of Grimm's Fairytales. Jack and the Beanstalk, Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Cinderella all come together under one story centred around a baker and his wife trying to have a child. Venue: Bridge Theatre When is it on until: 30 May 2026 Ticket prices: £28/£35/£39/£42/£60/£133/£173 Buy Into The Woods tickets at TodayTix Oh, Mary! What is it about: Cole Escola's smash Broadway hit is heading to London's West End, much to the delight of UK theatre fans. This comedy follows the story of Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln's assassination. Venue: Trafalgar Theatre When is it on until: 25 April 2026 Ticket prices: £25/£45/£65/£85/£92/£115/£135 Buy Oh, Mary! tickets at ATG Tickets Paranormal Activity What is it about: This is an original story set in the world of the Paranormal Activity film series, without giving much away, it follows James and Lou's move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren't haunted, people are... Venue: Ambassadors Theatre When is it on until: 25 Apr 2026 Ticket prices: £25/£35/£50/£70/£90 Buy Paranormal Activity tickets from £25 at ATG Tickets Avenue Q What is it about: Imagine Sesame Street meets Rent; we're talking foul-mouthed puppets bemoaning their current state of affairs. It's a parody of both gritty realism and children's puppet shows, and the result is a truly hilarious and rude show. Venue: Shaftesbury Theatre When is it on: 20 March – 29 August 2026 Ticket prices: £28/£33/£42/£57/£72/£87/£98/£110/£138/£167 Buy Avenue Q tickets from £28 at TodayTix Best West End shows coming later in the year Beetlejuice What is it about: Much like the original 1988 film starring Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara, the musical follows "the tale of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager sharing her home with a pair of newly-deads and the demonic ghost-with-the-most, Beetlejuice. He’s dead trouble, but if you really want to feel alive, just say his name three times". Venue: Prince Edward Theatre When is it on: 20 May 2026 - 17 April 2027 Ticket prices: £25/£37/£49/£61/£73/£85/£97/£135/£158/£182 Buy Beetlejuice tickets at London Theatre Direct High Society What is it about: It's time for another Cole Porter musical at the Barbican! High Society socialite Tracy Lord as the plans for the biggest society wedding for the year start to crumble, with hilarious results. This production stars Helen George and Felicity Kendal. Venue: Barbican When is it on: 19 May 2026 - 11 July 2026 Ticket prices: £42/£59.40/£71.40/£87/£108/£132/£156/£180 Buy High Society tickets at ATG Tickets Burlesque What is it about: If you're a fan of the original Burlesque film starring Cher and Christina Aguilera, then you're in for a real treat with this production. Adapted for the stage by Todrick Hall, we see the journey of a performer Ali, as she moves to the big city and fights to save a stunning burlesque club from closure, as well as navigating the highs and lows of love. If you want to know more, check out our Burlesque review from its last run at the Savoy Theatre. Venue: The Arts at Marble Arch When is it on: 12 Sep 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 Ticket prices: £32.50/£50.50/£74.50/£104.50/£150/£210 Buy Burlesque the Musical tickets at LOVEtheatre What time do West End shows start and finish? Like with the price, this depends entirely on the show, and whether you've got a matinee or evening performance. Most shows run for two hours to two and a half hours, with a 15-minute interval. A matinee performance usually starts at 2:30pm, whereas the evening performances will begin around 7:30pm. West End show weekend breaks and hotel stays If you're travelling to London for a West End show, it makes sense to spend a few days in the city; especially if you're planning on seeing an evening performance which will have you leaving the theatre at around 10pm (that's our bedtime!). There are a number of websites, like Holiday Extras, where you can book your theatre tickets and hotel in one go. You can choose which theatre show you'd love to see, then select how many nights you'll stay around your chosen date, and it'll suggest hotels just a stone's throw away from the theatre. Plus, as it's a package deal — a theatre show and hotel combo — you'll save a couple of quid, too. Book a West End show and hotel stay at Holiday Extras What is the easiest way to get to the West End? Travelling to the West End when you live outside of London can seem like a mean feat. But we're here to reassure you that it can be done with minimal faff and on a budget, too. Train timetables are usually released 12 weeks in advance, and train operators put cheap train tickets on sale shortly afterwards. The nearer your travel date, the more expensive the train tickets will be, so be sure to snap up tickets as soon as possible. Railcards are also a great way to save a couple of quid on your travel — 1/3 of the total ticket fare to be precise. Find the right Railcard for you at Trainline. If you live too far away from London to comfortably travel there and back in one day, and let's face it, a lot of us do, you may want to consider an overnight stay. Airbnb offers private rooms and entire homes all across London, so you're bound to find somewhere that fits your budget. If you’re planning a trip abroad, read our financial expert's advice on what to consider before going on holiday. Can you get theatre gift vouchers for London? Wondering what could be the perfect gift for your theatre-loving friend or family member? The obvious choice is to buy them theatre tickets, but with people's jam-packed schedules and with so many plays and musicals with a whole-host of genres to choose from, buying specific theatre tickets for a specific date might not be the easiest idea.. That's where a London theatre gift voucher comes in! Theatre gift cards are a great present idea for a loved one as you can use them on a range of theatre shows, such as Disney’s The Lion King, Cabaret, Wicked, and Moulin Rouge. The West End theatre gift cards are flexible, too, as a lot of them can be redeemed for up to 12-months from the time of purchasing. So where can you buy these brilliant vouchers from? A lot of UK ticketing companies sell them, and to make matters simple, the Going Out team have put together a list for you below — you're welcome. Buy a West End gift voucher at LOVEtheatre Buy a theatre voucher at ATG Tickets Buy a London gift card at Fever Buy a theatre gift card at London Theatre Direct Buy a theatre gift experience at Virgin Experience Days This next deal is perhaps out of a lot of people's budgets, however, despite the extravagant price tag, it does actually save you money in the long run. TodayTix is offering theatre lovers a ticket to every single show in the 2024 theatrical season with its All You Can Seat package. With All You Can Seat, you'll receive access to premium Band A tickets to all West End shows, and a personal concierge to assist with planning and booking. There are just 10 All You Can Seat tickets, and the packages are priced at £10,000. Find out more about All You Can Seat at TodayTix Browse West End shows at TodayTix Head to our Going Out section for the latest releases, including the best London escape rooms, best UK driving experiences and best London VR experiences. Plus, news of Ben Platt's new original musical the Bridgerton candlelight concert, and how to get Six Nations tickets.
Romeo & Juliet review: Shakespeare meets Black Mirror in Sadie Sink's West End debut
Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe are sensational star-crossed lovers.
Sadie Sink's West End debut is a triumph of tragedy and heartache as she brings Robert Icke's adaptation of Romeo & Juliet back to the London stage. The timeless story of love and death is given a timeless out-of-body atmosphere as scenery, costume and framing devices are used to strand the production in a minimalist world where the 1590s and 2020s blend together. The show has the overall feel of the Black Mirror episode Hang the DJ as a giant digital clock flashes onto screen throughout – reminding that the lovers' lives are literally ticking away. This is joined by a clever time-warping element in which certain scenes are played out twice to suggest how their story could otherwise have gone: Tybalt interrupts Romeo at the party, the Nurse refuses to give Juliet the message, the Friar's letters arrive on time and so on – showing us how cosmically aligned these star-crossed lovers truly are. These elements create an effectively eerie atmosphere for the show and are a nice palette cleanser for the endless gun-toting modern adaptations we often see today, although this was occasionally ruptured by an out-of-pocket cover song only producers of The Traitors would enjoy. It also breaks a centuries-long trend of seeing the lovers' fates as a hopeless, foregone conclusion, we all enter the theatre knowing where their story will end up, but never before have I experienced a bitter tug of hope that it could go another way. But as the production overall seems to live somewhere in the uncanny valley, the cast's performances are utterly grounded. Sadie Sink is an infectiously likeable Juliet, who brings all the painfully real awkwardness of a teenage girl to the stage. She grunts, growls, giggles and leaps around in the first act, only to turn that energy into concerning obsession in the second – bravo to Robert Icke for remembering they are teenagers who, at the end of the day, are completely naive of the real world. Noah Jupe is equally impressive. His devoted Romeo comes with an impish grin and excitement that bubbles up through him when addressing the audience. He seems to turn all of Romeo's more hapless qualities (cough, Rosaline, cough) into endearing ones, again reminding us of his youth and inexperience. However, both actors should pay attention to the might of their co-star Clare Perkins, who plays Nurse. So often a character who is seen as a message-carrier, or a foil for Juliet's dreams, the Nurse is frequently shoved aside or made a mockery of on stage, but not here. Perkins is a magnetic presence throughout the show, juggling pinpoint humour and deep wells of humanity. Through her performance, you finally sit up and take note of the character's long past and how parental her connection with Juliet is, she deserves all this praise and more. Clark Gregg, Eden Epstein and Dylan Corbett-Bader are also particularly watchable and layered in their approach to the performance, taking away any sense of pantomime from the rivalry between the Capulets and Montagues. Overall, a universal story such as this should be enjoyed universally, and for me this production really puts in the effort to broaden its appeal. Somehow, a show that has been known to us for over 430 years still managed to surprise me. Buy Romeo and Juliet tickets at LOVETheatre How to get tickets to see Romeo & Juliet Tickets are on sale ATG Tickets or LOVETheatre. The play is set to run until 20 June at the Harold Pinter theatre, which sits just a short walk from Piccadilly Circus. Buy Romeo and Juliet tickets at LOVETheatre For more theatre announcements check out the best West End shows.
The best concerts and tours coming to the UK in 2026 – and how to get tickets
Some of the biggest names in the music scene are set to tour the UK this year— here's how you can get tickets, even to sold-out tours.
From the much-anticipated Oasis reunion tour to THAT viral moment at the Coldplay concert, 2025 was truly one for the live music history books. However, with an already stacked line-up, 2026 is shaping up to give it a run for its money, with live music proving to be more popular than ever. According to Live Music Industry Venues and Entertainment (LIVE), one concert took place on average every 137 seconds across the UK in 2024, while new data from Statista has revealed that spending on concerts has reached pre-pandemic levels, hitting the £5 billion mark. Whether you're a pop, classic rock or alternative fan, we've compiled the ultimate list of the best artists coming to UK venues in 2026. While lots of artists tend to focus on larger UK cities, our list includes artists who are touring venues all across the UK. Plus, we'll be keeping this list regularly updated as more tours are announced throughout the year. For more live entertainment recommendations, check out our roundup of the best comedians and comedy shows touring the UK in 2026 and the best West End shows. Plus, here's how you can get BTS tickets and Madison Beer tickets. Jump to: Best upcoming concerts in the UK at a glance Who is touring the UK in 2026? Which artists still have tickets for 2026 UK tour dates? Who else is rumoured to tour the UK in 2026? Best upcoming concerts in the UK at a glance: Ariana Grande A$AP Rocky Bon Jovi Bruno Mars BTS Def Leppard Doja Cat Foo Fighters Gorillaz Harry Styles J Cole Lewis Capaldi Lily Allen Michael Bublé NE-YO and Akon Niall Horan Olivia Dean System of a Down Take That The Weeknd Zayn Malik Who is touring the UK in 2026? Lily Allen 2nd Mar — 30th Jun 2026 Lily Allen will actually be embarking on two UK tours in 2026: one theatre tour and one arena tour, both to play her new album West End Girl. Buy Lily Allen tickets at Ticketmaster Gorillaz 21st March — 20th June 2026 Gorillaz — the sonic project spearheaded by former Blur frontman Damon Albarn — are heading on tour in 2026 in support of of their brand new album, The Mountain. Buy Gorillaz tickets at Ticketmaster Olivia Dean 22nd April — 2nd May 2026 The music world's current neo-soul darling is returning to the UK to grace London, Glasgow and Manchester with her R&B and pop infused melodies. Buy Olivia Dean tickets at AXS Buy Olivia Dean tickets at Seat Unique NE-YO and Akon 1st May — 10th May 2026 Musicians NE-YO and Akon are teaming up this spring for the ultimate night of club anthems, sing-a-longs and noughties throwbacks. The two artists have announced their new Nights Like This world tour, co-headlined and featuring classics like NE-YO's So Sick and Closer and Akon's Smack That and Lonely. Buy NE-YO and Akon tickets at Ticketmaster Buy NE-YO and Akon hospitality tickets at Seat Unique Zayn Malik 12th May — 23rd May 2026 It's a great time to be a ZAYN fan, as the former boy band member has announced his first solo arena tour. Buy ZAYN tickets at Ticketmaster Buy ZAYN hospitality tickets at Seat Unique Doja Cat 21st May — 29th May 2026 Doja Cat is bringing her Tour Ma Vie world tour to the UK in 2026. Buy Doja Cat tickets at Ticketmaster Buy Doja Cat hospitality tickets at Seat Unique Take That <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/04/GettyImages-2200015470-5080578.jpg" width="4610" height="3074" alt="LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Mark Owen, Howard Donald and Gary Barlow of Take That attend the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)" title="2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards - Special Access" /> 29th May — 1st July 2026 It's the Greatest Day of our lives, as Take That have announced the return of their iconic The Circus Tour. This tour first took place in 2009 and was, at the time, the fastest-selling tour in UK history. The live shows included fire breathers, acrobats, stilt walkers and a huge mechanical elephant, making it one of the standout tours of the 21st century. Buy Take That hospitality tickets at Seat Unique Harry Styles 12th June — 4th July 2026 The grand return of Harry Styles has been much anticipated, and now it's finally here. The pop star released his first single since 2022, Aperture, and also announced a 2026 tour. You can catch him across a 12-night residency in London's Wembley Stadium, and hospitality tickets are still available at Seat Unique, starting from £159. Buy Harry Styles hospitality tickets at Seat Unique Foo Fighters <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/foo-fighters-2026-tour-6da92bc.jpg" width="3600" height="2400" alt="Musician Dave Grohl, founding member of Nirvana and The Foo Fighters, performs onstage as a special guest with the Los Angeles Philharmonic during weekend 2, day 2 of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 19, 2025 in Indio, California" title="2025 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 2 - Day 2" /> 25th — 27th June 2026 Known for their huge rock anthems such as All My Life, The Pretender, Best Of You and My Hero, Foo Fighters will be bringing all these hits and more to the UK in 2026. The band will only be playing two UK dates, both at Anfield in Liverpool. Buy Foo Fighters tickets at Ticketmaster Def Leppard 26th June — 6th July 2026 Rock legends Def Leppard are touring the UK for their huge arena shows, visiting venues in Sheffield, Belfast and more. The Pour Some Sugar on Me singers will be joined by American rock band Extreme, and the band have promised "surprises and classics" for their upcoming tour. Buy Def Leppard tickets at Ticketmaster Pitbull 30th June — 10th July 2026 Yes, that's right; Mr Worldwide is gracing us with his presence once more. His UK shows last year were a smash hit, so grab your bald cap and get ready to join in the fun once more. Buy Pitbull tickets at Ticketmaster Buy Pitbull hospitality tickets at Seat Unique My Chemical Romance 30th June — 11th July 2026 Iconic emo rockers My Chemical Romance are returning to London as part of their Long Live The Black Parade! tour in 2026, as well as heading to Liverpool and Glasgow. Buy My Chemical Romance tickets at Ticketmaster Buy My Chemical Romance hospitality tickets at Seat Unique Michael Bublé 1st Jul 2026 — 6th Jul 2026 You'll have several chances next summer to catch Michael Bublé live across the UK, as the beloved crooner will be performing at a number of key British festivals. Buy Michael Bublé tickets at Ticketmaster BTS 6th Jul — 7th Jul 2026 The time has come again – BTS are heading back to the UK. As all seasoned fans know, getting your hands on BTS tickets is a full-blown mission, especially in 2026, as they're only playing two shows in London. However, Seat Unique still have hospitality tickets left. Buy BTS hospitality tickets at Seat Unique System of a Down <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/09/GettyImages-1368310711-d0881bd.jpg" width="6720" height="4480" alt="SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 01: Musician Daron Malakian of System of a Down performs on stage at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on February 01, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)" title="System Of A Down And Korn Perform At Viejas Arena" /> 13th — 15th July 2026 After a long nine years away from the UK, System of a Down have confirmed a UK tour. What was originally supposed to be a one-off gig at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium quickly turned into two gigs at the stadium due to demand. The heavy metal band will be joined by Queens Of The Stone Age and Acid Bath. Buy System of a Down tickets at Ticketmaster Bruno Mars 18th — 28th July 2026 Bruno Mars is back— not that he ever really went anywhere. While he hasn't been focusing on his solo music over the past few years, the singer-songwriter has been collaborating with Anderson Paak in their soul/funk duo Silk Sonic, as well as releasing the hit track APT with Rosé from BLACKPINK. Buy Bruno Mars tickets at Ticketmaster Buy Bruno Mars hospitality tickets at Seat Unique Luke Combs 24th July — 1st August 2026 Country singer Luke Combs 2026 tour sold out instantly, as did the extra dates he announced. Luckily, there are still hospitality tickets left at Seat Unique. Buy Luke Combs hospitality tickets at Seat Unique The Weeknd 14th — 23rd August 2026 Due to phenomenal demand, The Weeknd has extended his After Hours Til Dawn Tour (which was originally two nights at London's Wembley Stadium) to five Wembley Stadium shows, plus two nights at Dublin's Croke Park. Buy The Weeknd tickets at Ticketmaster Ariana Grande 15th August — 1st September 2026 Ariana Grande is heading on her first tour in seven years next summer and the Going Out team, for one, are thrilled! When tickets were released last week, the demand was so high that five extra dates were added to the tour — doubling its original number. Buy Ariana Grande tickets at Ticketmaster Bon Jovi 28th August — 9th September 2026 Bona fide rock and roll superstars Bon Jovi are returning to the stage, bringing their Forever tour to audiences across the globe. Buy Bon Jovi tickets at Ticketmaster Buy Bon Jovi hospitality tickets at Seat Unique A$AP Rocky 30 Aug — 5 September 2026 A$AP Rocky has announced four huge UK and Ireland tour dates as part of his Don't Be Dumb World Tour. Buy A$AP Rocky tickets at Ticketmaster Buy A$AP Rocky hospitality tickets at Seat Unique Niall Horan 22 Sep — 15 Nov 2026 The former One Direction member has announced the release of his fourth studio album Dinner Party, which is set to come out later this year, followed by a UK and Ireland tour running from September 2026. Buy Niall Horan tickets at Ticketmaster J Cole 19 Oct — 2 Nov 2026 Rapper J Cole has announced a major world tour in 2026, with eight dates planned in UK arenas. The Fall-Off Tour will be the artist's first solo headline tour in five years, following 2021’s The Off-Season Tour, and his first full global run since 2017. Buy J Cole tickets at Ticketmaster Buy J Cole hospitality tickets at Seat Unique Which artists still have tickets for 2026 UK tour dates? Despite the recently skyrocketing demand for tickets, there are plenty of general access tickets remaining for artists touring the UK in 2026. All remaining tickets have been included alongside the artists in the list above. It's no secret that the ticketing industry has changed greatly in the past few years, as demand for live shows has soared post-pandemic. This means that nowadays it's often extremely difficult to get your hands on concert tickets for large venues like the O2, Wembley Stadium or the Eventim Apollo, especially if the artist is a household name. As it becomes increasingly difficult to get tickets for tours and concerts, there is a major way to get around this: purchasing hospitality tickets. Due to their increased price, hospitality tickets aren't an option for everyone. However, if you have the disposable income, you're more likely to get your hands on hospitality tickets rather than general access as there is lower demand. Out of the artists listed above, those who have hospitality tickets still available are listed with ticketing sites like Seat Unique and Ticketmaster, where tickets are still available. Who else is rumoured to tour the UK in 2026? While nothing has been confirmed just yet, there are plenty of rumours circulating about who will be next to announce their UK tour dates. 2026 will see the 50th anniversary of Irish rockers U2. The band have been known to celebrate anniversaries in the past with tours and performances, so we wouldn't be surprised if announcement comes our way soon. Fred Again recently released an album, with USB arriving on 12th December 2025, which makes us think that a USB tour could be on the horizon... Be sure to check back so we can keep you up-to-date with all the last UK tour rumours. For more live entertainment in 2026, take a look at the biggest celebrities coming to the West End next year and the best UK musicals on tour.
Get 10% off your next trip to the West End with the Radio Times Theatre Pass
Enjoy 10% off the West End's best shows, musicals and plays with the Radio Times Theatre Pass.
The mission at Radio Times has always been about providing access to great entertainment, whether that's TV listings, gaming, or live events. You see, we believe a night out at the theatre can be just as impactful and memory-making as watching that heart-wrenching episode of a soap or the football final that changes it all. So, as always, we're here to facilitate that. Luckily for us, London's West End is packed to bursting point with incredible performances and unmissable moments. Whether you're a fan of a buoyant musical like Matilda or Devil Wears Prada, love a sombre play like Teeth 'N' Smiles, or you just want to see your favourite actor in the flesh like Sadie Sink in Romeo & Juliet, there is something out there for you. With that in mind, we're very excited to tell you about the Radio Times Theatre Pass, a partnership with LOVETheatre that offers customers up to 10% theatre tickets for their next trip to the West End. This scheme is available for all Radio Times readers, with no fees and no sign-up process required. It's as simple as following the link to the Radio Times Theatre Pass page, selecting your tickets and – boom! – 10% off. Interested? We've put together this handy guide to the Radio Times Theatre Pass, providing you with everything you need to know about this service. Get 10% off theatre tickets with the Radio Times Theatre Pass Jump to: What is the Radio Times Theatre Pass? Who is eligible for the Radio Times Theatre Pass? How to get 10% off with the Radio Times Theatre Pass What is the Radio Times Theatre Pass? The Theatre Pass is an exciting partnership between Radio Times and LOVETheatre, bringing our obsession with the West End and live entertainment to the fore. The Pass offers all Radio Times readers the chance to get 10% off theatre tickets, simply by following the link to the Theatre Pass webpage and selecting the show of your choice. It's that easy, and when you get there, you'll find discounts for dozens of dazzling West End shows, from classic musicals like Les Misérables to new plays like Oh, Mary! and even big party shows like ABBA Voyage. Who is eligible for the Radio Times Theatre Pass? Quite simply – everyone! All Radio Times readers have access to the Theatre Pass. There's no sign up form, no subscription fee, all you have to do is click on the link and you'll have instant access to pages of discounted theatre shows. How to get 10% off with the Radio Times Theatre Pass It's super easy. All you need to do is follow the link to the Radio Times Theatre Pass page, find the show you want and select your tickets. Don't panic if you don't see the 10% off appear when you're picking your seats. Once you go to your basket, the discount will be automatically applied and you'll see the money taken off your total. You can also find our full guide to the best West End shows.
How to get tickets to Union Jack Classic, the first college football match at Wembley Stadium
This is the first time American college football has crossed the pond to one of the UK's most iconic venues.
American football is an already-established sport in London, with NFL games being hosted at venues like Wembley Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium several time a year. However, one facet of the sport that hasn't made it across the pond yet is college football. Until now, that is. Later this year, American college football is coming to the UK via the Union Jack Classic, with Kansas and Arizona-based universities being the first to face off. Union Jack Classic is set to be more than just a sports game, as it'll feature American traditions such as pep band rallies, a halftime show and more. It's an historic moment in global sports. Here's how you can get your hands on tickets today. Buy Union Jack Classic tickets at Ticketmaster Buy Union Jack Classic hospitality tickets at Seat Unique You can also currently get tickets for AEW All In, as well as Women's Six Nations tickets. Jump to: Who is playing in Union Jack Classic? When is Union Jack Classic? When do Union Jack Classic tickets go on sale? How much do Union Jack Classic tickets cost? Are there Union Jack Classic hospitality tickets? How to get Union Jack Classic tickets UK Who is playing in Union Jack Classic? The inaugural Union Jack Classic teams are none other than the Kansas Jayhawks and Arizona State Sun Devils. These teams hail from University of Kansas and Arizona State University respectively, and are both part of the Big 12 Conference, a collegiate athletic conference. Buy Union Jack Classic tickets at Ticketmaster Buy Union Jack Classic hospitality tickets at Seat Unique Plus, here's our Romeo & Juliet review. When is Union Jack Classic? The facedown between the two teams will be taking place on 19 September 2026, with the game set to begin at 5pm. Buy Union Jack Classic tickets at Ticketmaster Buy Union Jack Classic hospitality tickets at Seat Unique When do Union Jack Classic tickets go on sale? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/arizona-sun-devils-cd24921.jpg" width="3669" height="2447" alt="Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Chris Johnson II (16) incites the crowd before the college football game between the Houston Cougars and the Arizona State Sun Devils on October 25, 2025 at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona." title="COLLEGE FOOTBALL: OCT 25 Houston at Arizona State" /> Tickets are already on sale for Union Jack Classic, having went live in October 2025. Despite the fact that tickets went on sale several months ago, there's still plenty of availability. Buy Union Jack Classic tickets at Ticketmaster Buy Union Jack Classic hospitality tickets at Seat Unique How much do Union Jack Classic tickets cost? Ticket prices will vary depending on where you choose to sit. On Ticketmaster, prices currently start at £58.75 and go up to £300+ for premium seating packages. Buy Union Jack Classic tickets at Ticketmaster Buy Union Jack Classic hospitality tickets at Seat Unique Are there Union Jack Classic hospitality tickets? The answer is yes, hospitality packages are available, allowing you to take your experience to the next level thanks to perks such as premium seating and private boxes. Prices currently start from £149. Buy Union Jack Classic hospitality tickets at Seat Unique How to get Union Jack Classic tickets UK As mentioned, there's still plenty of availability on both general sale tickets and hospitality tickets. Simply head to the ticketing sites below and select your ideal – it couldn't be simpler! Buy Union Jack Classic tickets at Ticketmaster Buy Union Jack Classic hospitality tickets at Seat Unique Here's how to get Rugby League Magic Weekend tickets.
Gladiators Live is going back on tour – here's how you can get tickets as general sale goes live
Contender, ready! Gladiator, ready! to see the Gladiators Live Tour later this year.
If you've ever watched BBC Gladiators and longed for the chance to step through the TV to see the action in the flesh, now you can do just that. The Gladiators cast went on their first ever live tour across the UK last year., bringing new stars and familiar faces together to showcase their might on fan favourite challenges from the show. The new stars, as well as some familiar faces from seasons one and two, will be travelling across the UK to showcase their might against fan-favourite events from the show. This is an unmissable immersive experience for fans of the hit TV show, with all the glam and drama required to transform UK stadiums into the ultimate battleground. For the chance to see the heroic Gladiators and their impressive feats live and in person, here's how you can for the 2026 tour. Buy Gladiators Live Tour tickets at Ticketmaster We've rounded up the best immersive TV experiences, which includes The Traitors Live Experience. Plus, check out how to get cheap theatre tickets. Plus, here's our Romeo & Juliet review. Jump to: Gladiators Live Tour: dates and venues When do Gladiators Live Tour tickets go on sale Gladiators Live Tour hospitality tickets How to get Gladiators Live Tour tickets What are the Gladiators Live Tour UK dates and venues? Here's a full list of dates and venues on the 2026 Gladiators Live UK tour: 10 Oct 2026 at 10:00am — Aberdeen, P&J Live 10 Oct 2026 at 4:00pm — Aberdeen, P&J Live 10 Oct 2026 at 10:00am — Aberdeen, P&J Live 11 Oct 2026 at 4:00pm — Aberdeen, P&J Live 17 Oct 2026 at 10:00am — Glasgow, OVO Hydro 17 Oct 2026 at 4:00pm — Glasgow, OVO Hydro 18 Oct 2026 at 10:00am — Glasgow, OVO Hydro 18 Oct 2026 at 4:00pm — Glasgow, OVO Hydro 24 Oct 2026 at 10:00am — Newcastle, Utilita Arena 24 Oct 2026 at 4:00pm — Newcastle, Utilita Arena 25 Oct 2026 at 10:00am — Newcastle, Utilita Arena 25 Oct 2026 at 4:00pm — Newcastle, Utilita Arena 31 Oct 2026 at 10:00am — Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena 31 Oct 2026 at 4:00pm — Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena 1 Nov 2026 at 10:00am — Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena 1 Nov 2026 at 4:00pm — Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena 14 Nov 2026 at 10:00am — Manchester, AO Arena 14 Nov 2026 at 4:00pm — Manchester, AO Arena 15 Nov 2026 at 10:00am — Manchester, AO Arena 15 Nov 2026 at 4:00pm — Manchester, AO Arena 21 Nov 2026 at 10:00am — London, The O2 21 Nov 2026 at 4:00pm — London, The O2 22 Nov 2026 at 10:00am — London, The O2 22 Nov 2026 at 4:00pm — London, The O2 5 Dec 2026 at 10:00am — Birmingham, bp pulse LIVE 5 Dec 2026 at 4:00pm — Birmingham, bp pulse LIVE 6 Dec 2026 at 10:00am — Birmingham, bp pulse LIVE 6 Dec 2026 at 4:00pm — Birmingham, bp pulse LIVE Buy Gladiators Live Tour tickets at Ticketmaster When do the new Gladiators Live Tour tickets go on sale? General sale tickets were released at 9am on Friday 27 March. Buy Gladiators Live Tour tickets at Ticketmaster Are there Gladiators Live Tour hospitality tickets? If you want to take your Gladiators experience to the next level, you can do just that by purchasing hospitality tickets. While they do come at a higher price point (starting at £75), they include a range of benefits from live entertainment to free car parking, food and drink, balcony seats, and more. Plus, if demand is high, VIP tickets can be a great way to get your hands on tickets, as hospitality options tend to be less in demand. Bear in mind that hospitality packages aren't available for every date. Buy Gladiators Live Tour hospitality tickets at Seat Unique Are you a sports fan? Take a look at how to get tickets to the FA Cup Final, as well as AEW All In tickets. How to get Gladiators Live Tour tickets today Head to the Ticketmaster website at least 10 minutes before tickets go on sale to be in with the best chance of securing the seats of your choice and beating the Ticketmaster queue. You can also check out other ticketing sites like Live Nation and AXS, where there may be lower demand for tickets. Buy Gladiators Live Tour tickets at Ticketmaster For more tours in 2025, here's a list of the best musicals on tour in the UK.
Teeth 'N' Smiles review: Self Esteem is the British female rock star we never had
Rebecca Lucy Taylor (AKA Self Esteem) fills a British Janis Joplin-sized hole in revived play.
It's very common when imagining the world of '60s rock and roll, to conjure up an image tainted with Hollywood glamour. To see the life of drink, drugs and sex while travelling on the road through the rose-tinted lens of an Annie Leibovitz photoshoot. So it's unbelievably refreshing when you get a rather more British take on it, that is a seedy, unkempt, patchwork version, that literally reeks of cigar smoke and every single thing on stage is brown. This is the world of David Hare's Teeth 'N' Smiles, a play originally written in 1975 when the idealistic world of classic rock was fading into raw defiance of punk, when, as Hare puts it, conversations about "civil rights and the radical overhaul of society" had become "drinkers talking about themselves and their relationships". The premise is simple and based on a real-world instance, when The Rolling Stones, at the peak of fame, were booked to perform at an Oxford University ball, leading him to the question: what happens when you put the dry, cynical world of rock and roll in the stately setting of a posh university? It is here we meet the cult band Maggie Frisby and the Skins, playing three sets at the Jesus College May Ball at Cambridge University on a night when everything, particularly Maggie, seems to be disintegrating. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/31.-TEETH-N-SMILES.-Noah-Weatherby-Inch-Rebecca-Lucy-Taylor-Maggie-Samuel-Jordan-Smegs-and-Jojo-Macari-Peyote.-Photo-by-Helen-Murray-a0da0b6.jpg" width="5919" height="3946" alt="Teeth 'n' Smiles by David Hare ; Production ; Cast: Rebecca Lucy Taylor, Michael Fox, Phil Daniels, Michael Abubakar, Roman Asde, Bill Caple, Joseph Evans, Damien James, Samuel Jordan, Aysha Kala, Jojo Macari, Gregor Milne, Christopher Patrick Nolan, Noah Weatherby, Guy Amos, Daniel Crespin, Levi Heaton ; Director: Daniel Raggett ; Assistant Director: George Jibson ; Casting Director: Bryony Jarvis Taylor CDG ; Writer: David Hare ; Music: Nick Bicât ; Lyrics: Tony Bicât ; Additional Music and Lyrics: Rebecca Lucy Taylor ; Set Designer: Chloe Lamford ; Costume Designer: Alex Mullins ; Lighting Designer: Matt Daw ; Sound Designers: Ben and Max Ringham ; Music Supervisor: Liam Godwin ; Duke of York's Theatre ; 12 March 2026 ; Credit and Copyright: Helen Murray ; www.helenmurrayphotos.com" title="31. TEETH 'N' SMILES. Noah Weatherby (Inch), Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Maggie), Samuel Jordan (Smegs) and Jojo Macari (Peyote). Photo by Helen Murray" /> Rebecca Lucy Taylor (AKA singer Self Esteem) leads the gig and, to start, she is utterly flawless. Her performance as a bedraggled, suffering Maggie, who navigates a comedown, lost love and the existential crisis that she's never made it to the big leagues, is pure magic. She carries all the energy and magnetism of a Janis Joplin or a Stevie Nicks leading us to question how many rock and roll women went under the radar back then. Her performance brings a spark of life to the stage every time she appears and her vocals – which I'll come back to – are second to none. Also a highlight was Jojo Macari as the tragically comic Peyote, who easily drew the eye in most scenes thanks in part to an incredible array of bright costumes. He and the rest of the band members had a zingy chemistry with plenty of bouncy back-and-forth. Michael Fox's Arthur was also a strong presence on stage, as the band's songwriter he represented the more privileged, intellectualised side of '60s idealism that came across as effectively (and I hope intentionally) insufferable. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/39.-TEETH-N-SMILES.-Michael-Fox-Arthur-and-Phil-Daniels-Saraffian.-Photo-by-Helen-Murray-aa01717.jpg" width="6000" height="4000" alt="Teeth 'n' Smiles by David Hare ; Production ; Cast: Rebecca Lucy Taylor, Michael Fox, Phil Daniels, Michael Abubakar, Roman Asde, Bill Caple, Joseph Evans, Damien James, Samuel Jordan, Aysha Kala, Jojo Macari, Gregor Milne, Christopher Patrick Nolan, Noah Weatherby, Guy Amos, Daniel Crespin, Levi Heaton ; Director: Daniel Raggett ; Assistant Director: George Jibson ; Casting Director: Bryony Jarvis Taylor CDG ; Writer: David Hare ; Music: Nick Bicât ; Lyrics: Tony Bicât ; Additional Music and Lyrics: Rebecca Lucy Taylor ; Set Designer: Chloe Lamford ; Costume Designer: Alex Mullins ; Lighting Designer: Matt Daw ; Sound Designers: Ben and Max Ringham ; Music Supervisor: Liam Godwin ; Duke of York's Theatre ; 12 March 2026 ; Credit and Copyright: Helen Murray ; www.helenmurrayphotos.com" title="39. TEETH 'N' SMILES. Michael Fox (Arthur) and Phil Daniels (Saraffian). Photo by Helen Murray" /> This clashing, however, is where the show sometimes came undone. When blending the earthy, uncouth nature of drug-fuelled band-life with summer of love-style philosophy, the dialogue becomes choppy and sees characters go on "deep" tangents that don't really serve anyone but the play's own self-image. This leads to a bit too much hopping around for my liking, especially in act 2, when I was craving more music and more Rebecca Lucy Taylor over the endless monologues. Any faults, however, were vanished entirely from stage when the music started and a kind of raw magic began. The songs from Maggie Frisby and the Skins's set were originally written by Nick Bicât and Tony Bicât, with new music and lyrics from Taylor, and they were just perfect. The sound was beautifully authentic with the singers adapting their voices to resemble the classic raspy tones of the likes of The Who, Fleetwood Mac and The Rolling Stones. My biggest takeaway from the show is the hope that an album will be released after its run, because I would bet most casual music fans would be unable to tell the difference. Teeth 'N' Smiles will play at the Duke of York's Theatre until June 2026. Tickets are available now at ATG Tickets. Buy Teeth 'N' Smiles tickets at ATG Tickets Plus, here's our Romeo & Juliet review. Make sure you also check out our full guide to the best West End shows and our story of how Shakespeare ended up on an EasyJet flight.
London's West End sells more tickets than the Premier League – Why do we still not take theatre seriously?
World Theatre Day seems like the perfect time to shine a light on what's holding theatre back in the UK.
If Rachel Zegler's balcony scene in Evita or the animatronic Paddington walking the BAFTA red carpet didn't spell it out enough, allow me – we are living in a golden age of theatre. While the echoes of COVID-19 still sit heavy in the bones of the West End, rarely have we seen an industry dust itself off and bounce back to a level like this. This month, the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre published their annual report which found that more than 37 million people visited a UK theatre last year, 17.64 million in the West End alone. That, dear reader, is nearly three million more than Broadway attracts each year, and two million more than the entire Premier League. Another independent study also found that visiting a play, musical or dance is one of the top 10 joy-giving activities we can do. This research, The Joy Test, was commissioned by Immediate in partnership with the University of Sussex, with nearly 10,000 participants exploring the motivations and emotional impact our leisure activities. Theatre ranked as number seven on a national level – and three for audiences of Radio Times. Put plainly by Kate Varah, Executive Director and Co-Chief Executive at the National Theatre: "Those are remarkable figures, and they underline something we don’t always say loudly enough: theatre isn’t niche, it’s central to how people choose to spend their time." And yet... While it seems silly to compare football boots with tap shoes, there's no denying that the clamour around theatre is so much quieter. While the sport enjoys being at constant national centre-stage, theatre is so often swept aside and kept to the smaller (albeit frillier) fringes of culture and conversation. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/06/GettyImages-2220796557-59a82e7.jpg" width="4523" height="3015" alt="LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Members of the public watch Rachel Zegler perform "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" live on the balcony as she plays Eva Peron in "Evita" at the London Palladium on June 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)" title="Rachel Zegler Performs On The Balcony Of The London Palladium In "Evita"" /> Of course, football is far more tribal, the stakes are higher, and the drama of it changes from week to week. I'm not asking for the two to be considered equally, but right now our cultural awareness of theatre seems to be equivalent to a blade of grass on a Premier League pitch. An obvious first step is funding. Just last week, research from Equity found that local government arts funding has plummeted 55% across Britain since 2010, down from £1.19 billion to just £539 million in 2024-25, the SOLT report also showed that 36% of theatre organisations project a deficit in 2025–26. Without funding, especially at a local level, it's hard for theatres to spread their influence among communities, to reach families and inspire people from an early age. As Varah said: "We have to keep investing in how people experience theatre. For many, that starts young: a school trip, a family outing, or simply having access to drama and the arts as part of a broad, inclusive education. Those early encounters with live performance are often transformative. They don’t just create future performers, they often build lifelong audiences who value storytelling, creativity, and shared cultural experiences." To make matters worse, theatres themselves are often the ones stepping up to fill the void left by local councils. Patrick Gracey, theatre producer and chair of the SOLT and UK Theatre Policy, Research, and Advocacy Committee, said: "Theatres are increasingly acting as civic infrastructure, at the same time as traditional civic infrastructure around them has been reduced – it's kind of wild. "Examples like the Lyric Hammersmith, just yesterday announced a young people's Borough of Culture programme designed to reach more than 10,000 young people through schools, Hull Truck Theatre have developed a drama-based training programme for GPs, theatres operate warm hubs, they operate youth groups effectively, they do so much to play a role in their local town centres at a time where footfall for high streets is dropping. "And I don't think the role that theatres play in their local community is recognised at all." Also playing into this, is the ever-present issue of class perception, "there is a cultural perception around theatre and who the audience for theatre is" said Gracey. You don't have to be in the theatre space to know that going to the West End is sometimes considered one of three categories: too touristy, too expensive, too posh. This is despite the fact that theatre ticket prices have actually not increased in recent years – costing £41 on average compared to the Premier League's £74. To keep the prices low, with 41% of tickets sold at £35 or less, theatres have absorbed inflation rather than pass it on, at the expense of its profit margins. Interestingly, the SOLT report also read: "Attendance spans the full range of occupational groups and extends well beyond major cities." So if, the prices are low, cheap ticket schemes are high, and the demographics in audiences are far more varied than we would normally believe, how come theatre is still presented as this outside, sometimes elitist past time? Gracey looked inward, saying: "I think we as a theatre sector need to do more to celebrate the work we do, not just on stage but off stage as well and in our local communities. And I would hope that government at both national and a local level do more of the same. "When that happens, more people in the community realise the opportunities that theatre can provide, not just for work, but also as a place to come together and to share their stories and be with other people in their community. "I think more than anything there is a real opportunity in these challenging and divided times for theatre to be a place where people can come together and exchange ideas to hopefully find common ground." Varah echoed this, she said: "Theatre’s superpower has always been its ability to help us understand ourselves, how it reflects the issues of the day and brings people together in a uniquely immediate, human way. In a world increasingly shaped by algorithms and individualised experiences, it remains one of the few places where we gather, sit side by side, and engage with complexity together. That collective encounter is not just valuable, it’s essential to a healthy democratic society." She also pinpointed the National Theatre's commitment to streaming and showing NT Live in cinemas as a way to broaden this sense of accessibility. Many of us will remember, during COVID, watching the like of Benedict Cumberbatch's Frankenstein and James Corden's One Man Two Governors, and feeling exceedingly grateful to have a distraction like that streamed on YouTube – anything that wasn't banana bread was a godsend. Last but not least, there is the problem of visibility. According to Gracey "every bit of research we do shows that the best advertisement for theatre is word of mouth. Not necessarily one person speaking to another, but also that organic social media sharing, critics reviews, recommendations". He continued: "In some ways it makes our life very difficult, our media ecosystem is a lot more fragmented and it can be harder to cut through at times. Every producer hopes for those types of moments or for those types of shows that really do cut through the cultural zeitgeist." He referenced the likes of Jamie Lloyd's Evita and Paddington the Musical as examples that have reached national, if not global, fame in the last 12 months. Although I pointed out his own production of The Importance of Being Earnest with Ncuti Gatwa also had plenty of viral moments. "Well Stephen Fry had just come off the Traitors!" he laughed, "but it's a role that he has wanted to play for over 10 years so I'll take it." <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/GettyImages-2238399577-bc342b6.jpg" width="5512" height="3537" alt="LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Stephen Fry bows at the curtain call during the press night performance of "The Importance of Being Earnest" at The Noel Coward Theatre on September 30, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images)" title=""The Importance of Being Earnest" Press Night - Curtain Call" /> "The truth is you only ever know what you've got on your hands once you put it in front of an audience and the joy and the terror of making theatre is that you are reliant on an audience, and so we are constantly thinking about them. That doesn't mean pandering to audiences, but it means thinking about how we might communicate to them that this is a play or this is a musical that they would like to see. "It might be a star, it might be a piece of IP, or it might be a subject matter. Paranormal Activity is attracting an audience who wouldn't necessarily go to the theatre right now. Or you've got a play like Dear England that had young boys and fathers who wouldn't normally visit buying tickets. "In these challenging times right now, that entertainment element is really important to, again, to sit in a crowd of strangers and to laugh or to cheer is so cathartic." While questions of funding, visibility and perception are still very much a challenge, both Gracey and Varah were clear that things are changing for the better, and the more open and accessible theatres become, the better it will get. "We need to broaden the conversation. By leveraging social platforms to share behind-the-scenes moments, discussions with artists, and the social impact of productions for example, we can attract new, younger audiences and demonstrate not only the cultural relevance of theatre, but its economic and civic importance to the UK." Plus, rays of light are already starting to shine through, as new amendments have been proposed to the English Devolution Bill to allow local councils more power to champion arts, heritage and the creative industries. Not to mention governing bodies like the Olivier Awards just launched a brand-new <a id="OWA8d64ef0f-d7e1-d342-5acd-fee3e7bdb30f" class="x_css-1jxf684 x_r-bcqeeo x_r-1ttztb7 x_r-qvutc0 x_r-poiln3 x_r-1loqt21 x_OWAAutoLink" title="https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/X24ACpzLpUErDvwfPf5SG8HPg?domain=x.com" href="https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/X24ACpzLpUErDvwfPf5SG8HPg?domain=x.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">#LoveYourLocalTheatre campaign and touring shows like the Legally Blonde musical have skyrocketed ticket sales for smaller venues. It seems to me that the key to growing theatre is doing something football has known all along; show-up locally, build a community and get people interested from a young age, it just needs a bit of help to get there. Plus, a few more Rachel Zegler balcony moments wouldn't go amiss. Make sure you also check out our full guide to the best West End shows and our story of how Shakespeare ended up on an EasyJet flight.
French and Saunders to reunite on stage for the first time in 17 years at Christmas London Palladium Panto
All our dreams are coming true this Christmas.
Legendary comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are reuniting on stage this Christmas for the first time in 17 years. The pair have been announced to star in this year's pantomime at the London Palladium as none other than the Ugly Sisters. They will be joined by the ever-present Julian Clary as the Fairy Godmother, as well as the usual favourites Nigel Havers, Paul Zerdin and Rob Madge. This is the second time Saunders has appeared in the iconic Palladium pantomime, having previously starred as Captain Hook in 2023, while French has worked with producer Michael Harrison twice before in Snow White and Jack and the Beanstalk – but never have they panto'd together. They said: “We have wished to play the Ugly Sisters for so many years, it feels this is the fulfilment of a dream – a dream our hearts made. Watch out. It won’t be pretty.” French and Saunders have been mainstays of British comedy for over 40 years, having first come to prominence in the 1980s. The pair launched their eponymous sketch show in 1978 and have since gone on to star in a myriad of hit shows from Absolutely Fabulous to The Vicar of Dibley. This year will mark the Palladium's 11th panto, with last year's anniversary run proving to be a record-breaking success. The production of Sleeping Beauty, starring Catherine Tate, became the fastest-selling pantomime in the Palladium's history and got more than 137,000 patrons through the door in just a five-week run. Now, Harrison is determined to go further. He said: “We always want to raise the bar for our incredible panto audiences each year, so I’m absolutely delighted that Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders will be starring in this year’s Cinderella. "Having two of the nation’s most beloved comedy icons together on the Palladium stage is incredibly exciting. Their legendary chemistry and razor-sharp humour will make this a truly special experience for audiences.” Last year, Harrison gave us an insight into just how much prep these productions take, saying: "It's a year round business, we start the prep a year in advance for, you know, the designs of the costumes, the scenery. "It's a Victorian tradition that there has to be some kind of big magical moment at the end of Act One, like Cinderella going to the ball, Aladdin in the cave, and you've got to find ways to reinvigorate and reinvent that early." He continued: "I mean, for London the design and making process of Julian Clary's costume has a bigger budget than some West End shows, you can spend £30-£40,000 on a costume for him." "It's a big cast: 16 dancers, 10 principles, 12 in the orchestra and all of the backstage team. Then pantomime gets people through the doors of a theatre when they're unlikely to for the rest of the year. "You might have a piece of drama or dance commissioned in a local theatre that's only financially viable because of the money made in panto season, so it's hugely important." Tickets for the London Palladium panto will go on sale from Thursday 2 April, with priority booking beginning from 31 March. Make sure you also check out the news about Trainspotting the Musical.
Cult classic movie Trainspotting is heading to West End for 'seismic' new musical – How to get tickets
Trainspotting the Musical is coming, and it's going to shake up everything.
Danny Boyle’s classic movie Trainspotting is getting new life this summer 30 years after its original release. The film that reshaped British cinema in the 90s is heading for the West End for a "seismic and expectation-defying" new musical. The brand-new show has been written by Trainspotting novel writer Irvine Welsh with Caroline Jay Ranger on board to direct. The first casting has also been announced with Scottish actor Robbie Scott to play Ewan McGregor’s role of Renton, marking his west end debut. In the press release Welsh said: "This musical has a bigger, loudly beating human heart than either the book or the film. The various stage adaptations of Trainspotting have become acclaimed and moving theatrical experiences and the soundtrack to the movie is obviously iconic. "So it made sense to put the music and words together to create an explosive, provocative and entertaining show. "People need to think about the world we're living in, and we offer that inspection, but they also really need to sing their hearts out and laugh their heads off - it's what being human is all about - and they'll be well served with this too." We’ve also been teased with the news that “original confrontational and celebratory songs” written by Stephen McGuinness and Irvine Welsh will be joined by some of the films best loved tracks – so expect a bit of Underworld and Iggy Pop. Trainspotting is considered a phenomenon for its unflinching, non-glorified portrayal of heroin addiction in 1990s Edinburgh. It follows McGregor's character and his friends Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller), Begbie (Robert Carlyle), Spud (Ewen Bremner) and Tommy (Kevin McKidd). At the time of its release it was an instant critical and commercial smash, becoming the biggest grossing UK film of the year taking over $76 million worldwide. Now, it sits in the hall of fame as one of the greatest British films of all time. Trainspotting the Musical now promises to keep the banner flying: "Radical, invigorating and life-affirming, this provocative, unforgettable experience will have even the most sceptical leave on a consciousness-altering high. "Trainspotting is not just a show. It’s a moment. It’s a manifesto. It’s who we are." The show will hit London's Royal Theatre Haymarket from 15 July and tickets are already on sale at the official Trainspotting website. Buy Trainspotting tickets at Ticketmaster When and where can I see Trainspotting the Musical? Trainspotting will come to London's Theatre Royal Haymarket with previews starting from 15 July. Opening night will be on 22 July. The show has confirmed it will run from Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm, matinees on Thursday and Saturday at 2.30pm, and has a running Time of two hours, including 20 minute interval. How to get Trainspotting Musical tickets Trainspotting Musical tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster. Buy Trainspotting tickets at Ticketmaster Here are the best comedians on tour in 2026.
How to get last-minute Carabao Cup Final tickets for this weekend's match at Wembley Stadium
Arsenal vs Man City. Arteta vs Guardiola. Here's everything you need to know to see the Carabao Cup Final live.
The Carabao Cup Final 2026 is this weekend and we now know who'll be stepping onto the grass of Wembley Stadium this March. Manchester City and Arsenal have confirmed their spots, after City emphatically beat last year's winners Newcastle 5-1 in the recent semi-finals. Meanwhile Arsenal secured a two-goal lead over Chelsea. For Arteta's side, this will be their first Carabao Cup final since 2018 and the potential of their first major trophy since the FA Cup Final in 2020, but winning that will mean beating Guardiola's squad, who are looking to secure a ninth Cup win. If you're looking to be present for the action to see which team will lift the trophy, then you're in luck as we're here to tell you exactly how to get a ticket. Right now, there are already tickets available through hospitality sites, so we've got all the information you need to know before heading to London for the game. Buy Carabao Cup 2026 hospitality tickets at P1 Travel Buy Carabao Cup 2026 hospitality tickets at Seat Unique 2026 is set to be a great year for live sport – here's how to get Royal Ascot tickets and French Open tickets. Plus, how to buy the England World Cup 2026 kit. Sponsored by Seat Unique Watch the Carabao Cup final from premium seats thanks to Seat Unique We’ve been on the edge of our seats throughout the 25/26 Carabao Cup competition, and now it’s just over a month until the final. Arsenal will be facing off against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 22 March. This is an unmissable match, which unfortunately means that tickets are harder to come by. However, with Seat Unique you can purchase hospitality tickets, which are generally lower in demand than general access tickets, and include a range of benefits such as premium seating, lounge access and food and drink. Buy Carabao Cup final hospitality tickets at Seat Unique Jump to: When and where is the Carabao Cup Final 2026? Who will be in the Carabao Cup Final 2026? How to get tickets for Carabao Cup final 2026 How much do Carabao Cup Final tickets cost? When and where is the Carabao Cup Final 2026? The final will be played at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 22 March 2026. Kick-off time is confirmed for 4:30pm. Buy Carabao Cup 2026 hospitality tickets at P1 Travel Buy Carabao Cup 2026 hospitality tickets at Seat Unique Who will be in the Carabao Cup Final 2026? The Carabao Cup finalists have been decided: Manchester City and Arsenal will meet under the arch in a month's time. How to get tickets for Carabao Cup final 2026 As with most football finals, a large proportion of the tickets have been distributed by the clubs playing in the match, with most already sold out. So for those of you who really don't want to miss the action, we recommend taking a look at hospitality tickets from official partner Seat Unique. While these come at a higher price point, there's far less demand for them which means you're more likely to be able to get your hands on a spot. Plus, they include plenty of perks such as premium seating and food and drink. There are also tickets available for the 2026 Carabao Cup matches at P1 Travel, another reputable hospitality ticketing site. Buy Carabao Cup 2026 hospitality tickets at P1 Travel Buy Carabao Cup 2026 hospitality tickets at Seat Unique How much do Carabao Cup Final tickets cost? Tickets for the Carabao Cup Final are now released club sites, and are sure to be high in demand. However, prices for hospitality tickets are now starting at £932 at P1 Travel and £1,679 at Seat Unique, and will vary depending on the package you choose. Buy Carabao Cup 2026 hospitality tickets at P1 Travel Buy Carabao Cup 2026 hospitality tickets at Seat Unique For more live sport in 2026, here's how to get Wimbledon 2026 tickets and last-minute Six Nations 2026 tickets. Plus, check out the new Winnie the Pooh Royal Mint coin and the Ramses London exhibition review.
How to get Korn UK tour tickets as final tickets go live today
Nu metal fans can catch Korn at five different venues across the UK later this year.
When you think of nu metal, there's always one band that comes to mind first: Korn. The American group released their first album in 1994, and would go on to pioneer the entire genre of nu metal, with groups like Limp Bizkit and Lincoln Park following in their footsteps. Korn's career has now spanned over three decades, selling over 40 million albums globally and winning two Grammys. The group are now heading to five venues across the UK in 2026 accompanied by Architects. Here's how you can see them live. Buy Korn tickets at AXS Buy Korn tickets at Ticketmaster Check out the biggest UK tour and concerts in 2026, plus how to get Pussycat Dolls tickets. Jump to: Korn UK tour: dates and venues When do Korn tickets go on sale? Are there Korn hospitality tickets? How to get Korn tickets UK Korn UK tour: dates and venues Here's a full list of dates and venues for Korn's 2026 UK tour: 26 Oct 2026 — Leeds, Leeds First Bank Direct Arena 28 Oct 2026 — Birmingham, Utilita Arena Birmingham 30 Oct 2026 — Newcastle, Utilita Arena Newcastle 31 Oct 2026 — Manchester, AO Arena 2 Nov 2026 — Dublin, 3Arena 4 Nov 2026 — London, The O2 When do Korn tickets go on sale? General sale tickets went on sale at 8am on Friday 20 March. Buy Korn tickets at AXS Buy Korn tickets at Ticketmaster Are there Korn hospitality tickets? Yes! Seat Unique is offering hospitality tickets for a range of Korn's shows. These packages start from £159 and include additional perks like VIP seating, food and drink and queue-skipping. Buy Korn hospitality tickets at Seat Unique How to get Korn tickets UK As Korn are playing a limited run of UK shows, we'd recommend getting online at least 15 minutes before tickets go on sale. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster, Live Nation and AXS – and don't forget about hospitality tickets! Buy Korn tickets at AXS Buy Korn tickets at Ticketmaster For more live entertainment, here's how you can see Olivier-nominated shows in London.
How to get The Pussycat Dolls reunion tour tickets as general sale tickets goes live
When I Grow Up, I'm gonna get The Pussycat Dolls tickets!
Don't Cha wish The Pussycat Dolls would get back together? Well, your wish has come true. After their reunion performance at the UK’s X Factor: Celebrity finale, as well as releasing a 2020 single, The Pussycat Dolls are officially reuniting, this time as a trio. Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts will be visiting venues across the UK in 2026 as part of their aptly-named PCD Forever tour. And if three noughties icons weren't enough, you'll be delighted to hear that the group will be supported by Lil' Kim. For the chance to hear hits like Buttons and Stickwitu live, here's how you can get tickets to the Pussycat Dolls Forever tour. Buy The Pussycat Dolls tickets at AXS Buy The Pussycat Dolls tickets at Ticketmaster For the latest ticketing releases, here's how to get Korn tickets, plus check out the biggest UK tour and concerts in 2026. Jump to: The Pussycat Dolls tour dates and venues When do Pussycat Dolls tickets go on sale? Are there Pussycat Dolls hospitality tickets? Who was in The Pussycat Dolls? How to get Korn tickets UK The Pussycat Dolls tour dates and venues Here's a full list of dates and venues for The Pussycat Dolls's 2026 reunion tour: 29 Sep 2026 — Birmingham, Utilita Arena Birmingham 30 Sep 2026 — Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham 2 Oct 2026 — Leeds, Leeds First Direct Bank Arena 3 Oct 2026 — Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena Liverpool 5 Oct 2026 —Dublin, 3Arena 7 Oct 2026 — Glasgow, OVO Hydro 9 Oct 2026 — Newcastle Upon Tyne, Utilita Arena Newcastle 10 Oct 2026 — Manchester, Co-op Live 13 Oct 2026 — London, The O2 When do Pussycat Dolls tickets go on sale? General sale tickets will be released at 10am on Friday 20 March. Buy The Pussycat Dolls tickets at AXS Buy The Pussycat Dolls tickets at Ticketmaster Are there Pussycat Dolls hospitality tickets? Yes! Seat Unique is offering hospitality tickets for a range of The Pussycat Dolls's shows. These packages start from £130 and include additional perks like VIP seating, food and drink and queue-skipping. Buy The Pussycat Dolls hospitality tickets at Seat Unique Who was in The Pussycat Dolls? The history of The Pussycat Dolls is a long and storied one. The first iteration of The Pussycat Dolls was in 1995, as a burlesque-inspired dance troupe with a residency at The Viper Room. This era featured a constantly changing line-up, with celebrity guests including Christina Applegate, Pamela Anderson and Scarlett Johansson. Through several notable incidents, including a Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle cameo and a dedicated Pussycat Dolls Lounge in Caesars Palace, the troupe developed into its own brand. In 2004, vocalists Nicole Scherzinger, Melody Thornton and Kimberly Wyatt were recruited to join existing members Jessica Sutta, Ashley Roberts and Carmit Bachar to form The Pussycat Dolls official band. The pop powerhouse disbanded in 2010 after releasing two studio albums, before briefly returning for an X Factor: Celebrity appearance in 2019 and a new single in 2020. Now in 2026, the re-formed Pussycat Dolls is made up of Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts. Buy The Pussycat Dolls tickets at AXS Buy The Pussycat Dolls tickets at Ticketmaster How to get The Pussycat Dolls tickets UK This is a huge moment in pop history, so we're expecting demand to be ultra high. We'd recommend getting online at least 30 minutes before tickets go on sale to beat the Ticketmaster queue. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster, Live Nation and AXS – and don't forget about hospitality tickets! If you have access to any pre-sales, we'd recommend you use it. Buy The Pussycat Dolls tickets at AXS Buy The Pussycat Dolls tickets at Ticketmaster For more live entertainment, here's how you can see Olivier-nominated shows in London.
How to get AEW All In tickets as Ticketmaster sale opens for Wembley Stadium show
UK-based AEW fans are getting spoiled yet again.
Since its UK debut in 2023, All Elite Wrestling has been taking the British public by storm. Now the professional wrestling promotion is holding another 2026 event, this time returning to London's Wembley Stadium – the place where it previously set all-time records by bringing in 81,035 worldwide fans from more than 70 countries. On this year's August Bank Holiday, AEW All In will bring back its signature high-impact action and must-see moments for the third time – who will main event this year, following MJF v Adam Cole and Swerve Strickland v Bryan Danielson at past events? If you've missed out on the drama from previous years, now is the time to attend. Here's everything you need to know about tickets. Buy AEW All In tickets at Ticketmaster For the best live sports, check out our guide to the top sporting events in 2026. Plus, how to buy the England World Cup 2026 kit. Jump to: When is AEW All In? When do AEW live UK tickets go on sale? When is AEW All In UK? AEW is taking over London's Wembley Stadium this year on the August Bank Holiday, so Sunday 30 August. When do AEW live UK tickets go on sale? General sale tickets will go live at 10am on Friday 20 March. Buy AEW All In tickets at Ticketmaster Also look at how to get Wimbledon tickets. Plus for rugby fans, here's how to get Six Nations 2026 tickets. Visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast. Plus, check out the new Winnie the Pooh Royal Mint coin.