Following its explosive debut in 2025 and overwhelming fan demand, the Gladiators Live Tour will make a triumphant return in 2026, bringing the iconic phenomenon back to arenas across the UK for an electrifying new run of shows. Audiences will once again have the chance to experience the action-packed spectacle on an epic scale.

The tour kicks off in Aberdeen at the P&J Live Arena on 10 October, before heading to Glasgow OVO Hydro, London OVO Arena Wembley, Manchester AO Arena, Newcastle Utilita Arena, Liverpool M&S Bank Arena and BirminghamBP Pulse Live. Tickets go on sale on Friday 27 March via www.livenation.co.uk.

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Today, GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Shakira announced her return to Europe with a historic three-night residency in Spain as part of her record-breaking Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. The limited engagement will take place September 25, 26, and 27, 2026, at Madrid’s newly built Shakira Stadium, marking her first performances in the country in eight years since her El Dorado World Tour.

This announcement adds to a remarkable moment for the global superstar, who was recently nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Since launching in February 2025, the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour has shattered records worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing tour ever by a hispanic artist.

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Grammy® and Latin Grammy® Award-winning band Rawayana announced the North American and European legs of their ¿Dónde es el After? World Tour today, adding an extensive run of shows across the United States and Canada this fall alongside eight newly revealed European dates in September. Ahead of the North American run, Rawayana will bring the tour to Europe this September, with newly announced performances in Valencia, Milan, Zurich, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, London at Roundhouse, and Madrid, marking one of the band’s most extensive European runs to date.

The newly announced shows expand the global tour following the previously announced run across Latin America and Spain, and the newly added stops in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

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West End LIVE will return to Trafalgar Square on Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 June, with a packed line-up of top West End shows yet to be announced. Hailed as ‘Glastonbury for theatre lovers’, West End LIVE is Europe’s largest free musical theatre festival which, each year, showcases outstanding performances from over 50 London musicals.

Tens of thousands of theatre fans are set to descend on the capital for this unique event, presented by Westminster City Council and the Society of London Theatre, with support from the Mayor of London, partners and sponsors. West End LIVE brings audiences of all ages into the heart of the city to celebrate the very best of the West End – from its world-class theatre and culture to its vibrant food, drink, fashion, nightlife and retail scene – delivering a significant boost to Westminster’s local economy and championing the creative industries.

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The newly announced headline London show at O2 Academy Brixton in September, which follows Blake’s North American run, which already includes two sold-out nights at Brooklyn Paramount in New York and a sold-out show at Toronto’s HISTORY. The tour announcement arrives alongside the release of Blake’s new record ‘Trying Times’, out now via Good Boy Records.

Tickets for the newly announced run of European dates will be available on pre-sale from Tuesday, 17 March at 11am local time, with general sale beginning Friday, 20 March at 10am local time via Metropolismusic.com. The full list of dates can be found below.

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After months of speculation, multi-platinum pop supergroup The Pussycat Dolls officially return to the global stage with the announcement of their highly anticipated 2026 North America, Europe and U.K. Tour – PCD FOREVER. Promoted by Live Nation, the 53-date run will see the group perform their chart-topping hits across major cities beginning this June and arriving in the UK in September and October. The tour also marks the 20th anniversary of the group’s debut album ‘PCD,’ with record-breaking singles such as recently certified 5x platinum “Buttons,” which surpassed one billion views on YouTube this past December, recently certified 5x platinum “Don’t Cha,”and recently certified 3x platinum “Stickwitu.”

Lil’ Kim will be a special guest in the U.K. and Europe. Known for defining 2000s pop culture, The Pussycat Dolls have collectively sold millions of records worldwide and delivered some of the most electrifying live performances of their era. The upcoming 2026 run brings Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt, and Ashley Roberts back together once again, marking a powerful new chapter for the global pop phenomenon.

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As revealed on BBC’s The One Show yesterday evening, Dame Elaine Paige will receive this year’s Special Award at the Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard. The star-studded ceremony, showcasing London’s world-leading theatre industry, will take place at the iconic Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 12 April. Celebrating 50 years of theatre’s biggest night, the event will be hosted by Nick Mohammed.

Elaine Paige is an Olivier Award-winning actress whose extraordinary career has made a defining contribution to musical theatre. Widely regarded as one of the leading stars of her generation, she has appeared in a remarkable number of smash-hit West End and Broadway productions, helping to shape and set the standard for the modern stage musical, and originating iconic roles such as Eva Perón in Evita, Florence in Chess, and Grizabella in Cats. In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the arts, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II in 1995, and in 2025 was further honoured by King Charles III who made her a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her services to music and charity.

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Sir Tom Jones is the latest headliner announced for Palace Bowl Presents, a brand-new festival series in the iconic Crystal Palace Bowl, with support coming from special guest Billy Ocean and more to be announced.

Palace Bowl Presents will feature an eclectic lineup of global headliners taking place from Friday 31 July to Sunday 16 August.

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At a ceremony tonight at The London Palladium hosted by Gina and Mazz Murray, the winners of the 26^th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards in association with AudienceViewwere announced – the only major UK theatre awards decided by the theatregoers themselves.

WhatsOnStage’s Darius Thompson and Alex Wood said today, “The voters really did look after that Bear! Paddington’s record-setting awards haul has firmly cemented it as a fan-favourite new addition to the West End. From bears to balconies – it’s no surprise to see Rachel Zegler amongst the starry line-up of winners following her al fresco performance at this very venue last summer.

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