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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Today, twice Grammy-nominated, Mercury Prize and BRIT Award–winning artist Arlo Parks announces a global headline tour, including London O2 Academy Brixton alongside a special support performance with David Byrne in Ireland this June. The dates are in support of Arlo’s new album Ambiguous Desire, out April 3^rd.

TICKETS: Presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale starting Friday, 13 March at 10am local time at arloparksofficial.com.

Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in Ireland, France, Poland, and Sweden. Mastercard Presale starts Tuesday March 10 at 10am local and Friday March 13 at 9am local. Plus, Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets are available in the countries listed and the UK from Friday March 13 at 10am local. Check out priceless.com/musicfor details.

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The nominations for the Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard, British theatre’s most prestigious honours, have been announced. The awards, which this year celebrate their 50^th anniversary, will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 12 April, showcasing the very best of London theatre in a star-studded ceremony hosted by Nick Mohammed.

In what has been another outstanding year on London’s stages, bold new writing has sat alongside revelatory revivals, large-scale spectacle and intimate studio work, reflecting the breadth and vitality of the UK’s world-leading theatre industry. International stars and homegrown talent alike have lit up our stages, while creatives have pushed boundaries with remarkable imagination and skill.

With 11 total nominations each, Into The Woods and Paddington The Musical are this year’s most-nominated shows. Three plays receive six nominations each: All My Sons, Kenrex, and Stereophonic.
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Nick Mohammed will host the Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard, celebrating 50 years of theatre’s biggest night. The star-studded ceremony, showcasing London’s world-leading theatre industry, will take place at the iconic Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 12 April.

Nick Mohammed is a double Emmy-nominated actor, comedian and writer whose work spans screen and stage. As Nate in Apple TV+’s multi-award-winning Ted Lasso, Nick starred opposite Jason Sudeikis and Hannah Waddingham, delivering a performance that earned him two Emmy nominations. His television credits also include leading roles in Deep Cover, Slow Horses and Intelligence – which he created, wrote and executive produced – alongside appearances across a wide range of British and international drama and comedy.

Last year, Nick reached the final of the BBC’s hit series Celebrity Traitors, the first episode of which became the biggest UK unscripted broadcast since 2022, attracting 11.7 million viewers. Alongside his screen success, Nick has built a strong reputation as a live performer, bringing his sharp writing and character-driven comedy to the West End and major theatres across the UK to widespread critical acclaim. He can currently be seen on stage in his live comedy tour Show Pony, which continues to draw rave reviews.

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