There’s lots of exciting events and exhibitions happening this Summer at the Royal Spa Centre and Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum.
Box Office:
The Royal Pump Rooms, Parade CV32 4AA | 01926 334418
10am-4pm, Monday to Friday 10am-3pm, Saturday and Sunday
You can also book tickets at: www.royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk www.warwickdc.gov.uk/royalpumprooms
The Main Stage and Studio/Cinema are based at the Royal Spa Centre.
Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, located within the Royal Pump Rooms, offers free admission and is open Tuesday–Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays, 10am–4pm.
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SPOKEN WORD
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LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
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COMEDY
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MUSIC
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FILM
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EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS
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Gyles Brandreth: Can’t Stop Talking!
Desires
Reframing
Unruly Desires: Reframing The Past
Jay & Joss: It’s Not A Game
Dinosaur Adventure Live –
Danger on T-Rex Mountain
Tue 26 May, 2pm
Main Stage
From £18, £65 family ticket of 4
The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth.
SELLING FAST
MEET THE BABY DINOSAURS AFTER THE SHOW
Feel the excitement as you come face-to-face with a T-Rex and hear it’s roooooooarrrrrr!
This awe-inspiring interactive stage show captivates both young and young at heart, immersing audiences in the enthralling & realistic world of Dinosaurs.
Dr. Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat
Wed 27 May, 2pm & 4pm Thu 28 May, 11am & 4pm
Main Stage
£17, £60 family ticket of 4
Suitable for Ages 3+
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
MEET THE BABY DINOSAURS AFTER THE SHOW DROP IN JOIN IN UPCOMING EXHIBITION
From the moment his tall, red and white-striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. The Cat in the Hat is a lively and engaging first theatre experience for young children aged 3+. SOLD OUT!
MEET THE CAT IN THE HAT AFTER THE SHOW
Arty Tots
Leamington Spa Art
Gallery & Museum
Thursdays
7, 14, 21 May
4, 11, 18, 25 June
2, 9, 16 July
10.30am - 11.30am
£3 per family
Enjoy an hour of fun with a dedicated craft session for your little ones. Activities include printing, painting, junk modelling and clay play.
Art Cart
These workshops take place in the Craft Studio at the gallery
Family Fun!
Leamington Spa Art
Gallery & Museum
Thursdays
28 May: 1.30pm - 3pm
6, 13, 20 August: 10.30am - 11.30am
1.30pm - 3pm
£3 per family
Be inspired by the wonderful artwork around you. Create your own masterpiece using materials from the Art Cart.
These workshops take place in the Craft Studio at the gallery
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets
Fri 10 July, 6pm Main Stage
COMING
£22.50
Experience a dazzling pop concert celebrating biggest hits! Shake It Off with Taylor Swift, sing Flowers with Miley Cyrus, dance HOT TO GO! with Chappell Roan, and enjoy Espresso from Sabrina Carpenter.
Taylormania
Sat 23 May 7.30pm
Main Stage
£29
An award-winning extravaganza that pays tribute to one of the leading contemporary artists of our time. Katy Ellis, a self-confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers, will deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor experience. The show has already taken ‘Swiftie’ fans across the world by storm.
Mark Smith: Antiques Expert on the Road
Wed 8 April, 7.30pm
Main Stage
£29.50, £52 Meet & Greet
Experience history brought to life as Mark delves into the origins of the Victoria Cross, debunks long-standing myths, and shares jaw-dropping stories of the extraordinary heroes who earned this prestigious honour.
Gyles Brandreth: Can’t Stop Talking!
Sun 10 May, 3pm
Main Stage
£35
From 40 years on Radio 4’s Just A Minute to 7 years on Channel 4’s Celebrity Gogglebox, he can’t keep his mouth shut. He even talks in his sleep. What’s it all about? He’s going to tell you on this roller-coaster ride of tales and revelations from his unlikely life in showbusiness and politics. There will be surprises too (for him and you) when the audience gets to decide what he’s going to talk about next.
An Evening with Henry Cole –
Hosted by Steve Parrish
Thu 21 May, 7.30pm
Main Stage
£31.50, £29.50 conc.
Join Henry Cole for a lively evening hosted by friend and prankster Steve Parrish. From Eton to hit shows like The Motorbike Show and Find It, Fix It, Flog It, enjoy funny, entertaining stories and incredible behind-the-scenes moments from Henry’s remarkable life and television career.
Jay & Joss:
LIGHT
It’s Not a Game
Wed 29 July, 7.30pm
Main Stage
£30, £26 conc.
Play with magic. Escape reality. Illusionists Jay & Joss, who stunned judges on Britain’s Got Talent, return with It’s Not a Game – a mind-bending spectacle of daring stunts and breathtaking visuals where illusion and reality blur. “Spectacular” (Entertainment Daily), “awe-inspiring” (OK Magazine).
Kane Brown: Crowd Work King
Sat 16 May, 8pm
Main Stage, £21.50, meet and greet £36.50
Fresh from his sold-out “Don’t Listen To Me” tour, Kane Brown returns with Crowd Work King – an hour of completely unscripted, audiencedriven comedy. Every moment is made up on the spot, making each show unique and unpredictable. Featuring support from top UK comedians. “The most naturally talented standup with a crowd I’ve ever seen.” – Guz Khan.
Celtic Nights: The Greatest Night of Live Celtic Music
Thu 9 April, 7.30pm Main Stage, £29
Join X-FACTOR’s MacDonald Brothers for a DRAM good night! Experience legendary Scottish and Irish anthems from The Proclaimers to Wet Wet Wet. Sing, dance, and Highland Fling for “500 miles” at this great night out!
Fairport Convention
Sun 12 April, 7.30pm Main Stage, £36 Fairport Convention’s Spring Tour features classic hits and fresh surprises. With founding members and special guest Jenn Butterworth, the band continues to inspire. Award-winning and influential, Fairport remains a vibrant force in British folk-rock, delivering unforgettable live performances filled with passion and musical excellence.
Go Your Own Way
Thu 23 April, 7.30pm Main Stage
£30.50
From the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End, the spellbinding, global smash-hit show, featuring music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award-winning Fleetwood Mac. Their rock ‘n’ roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highlytalented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians – who will take audiences on a powerful journey through their incredible songbook.
Totally Tina
Fri 8 May, 7.30pm
Main Stage
£30
The award-winning Tina Turner Spectacular stars Justine Riddoch as the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll, Tina Turner. Featuring classics like Proud Mary and Simply the Best, this high-energy tribute delivers powerhouse vocals, dazzling costumes, and an authentic concert experience fans won’t forget.
The Upbeat Beatles
Sat 9 May, 7.30pm
Main Stage
£30
The Upbeat Beatles deliver powerhouse vocals, tight harmonies and infectious energy. From Cavern days and Beatlemania to America, Sgt. Pepper and Abbey Road, their multimedia show celebrates the The Beatles in style. Just hear Twist and Shout – no one does it better! Beatles fan or not, you’ll love this show.
Magic of the Musicals
Sat 6 June, 7.30pm
Main Stage
£33, £30/£22 conc.
Magic of the Musicals comes to Leamington Spa for the very first time in 2026, live at the Royal Spa Centre.
This spectacular CN Live production brings the magic of the West End to town, featuring showstopping songs from Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Mamma Mia! and more.
The Irish House Party
Sat 20 June, 7.30pm
Main Stage
£25
The Irish House Party is the ultimate feel-good Irish music and dance experience. No costumes or backing tracks – just outstanding live musicians and dancers sharing Ireland’s spirit in an intimate, welcoming setting. Enjoy lively traditional tunes, song, dance and infectious comedy in a heartwarming theatre show not to be missed.
NT Live: All My Sons
Thu 16 & Sat 18 Apr, 7pm
Cinema
£15.50/£13.50
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a fivestar, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge).
NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World
Thu 28 & Sun 31 May, 7pm
Cinema
£15.50/£13.50
Nicola Coughlan joins Éanna Hardwicke and Siobhán McSweeney in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery.
NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Thu 2 July, 7pm
Cinema
£15.50/£13.50
BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel.
OPEN 2026 Exhibition
A Showcase For Artists Based in the West Midlands Temporary Exhibition Gallery, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum
Fri 20 February 2026 –Mon 4 May 2026
We are delighted to present OPEN 2026, an exciting exhibition providing a showcase for artists living and working in the West Midlands. OPEN exhibitions have been a regular and popular feature of Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum’s programme since the 1930s and they always offer a great diversity of artwork from across the region.
The winner will receive the OPEN 2026 Artist Award of £1,000 alongside a spotlight exhibition at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum. Throughout the exhibition visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artwork and the winner of the People’s Choice Award vote will receive £500.
The Hug by Laura Adkins RBSA, Winner OPEN 24
Unruly Desires: Reframing The Past
Temporary Exhibition Gallery, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum
Fri 22 May 2026 –Sun 6 September 2026
Unruly Desires: Reframing the Past presents work by artists Sunil Gupta and Charan Singh, and features Gupta’s New Pre-Raphaelite series and Singh’s The Promise of Beauty series. Through the photographic studio portrait, both Gupta and Singh explore and disrupt ideas relating to the canon of western art, queerness, the gaze, love and intimacy. The exhibition will feature new work created by both artists within the Pump Rooms spaces inspired by objects and pictures from the Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum Collection.
Sunil Gupta & Charan Singh
Unruly
Reframing the Past Desires
Friday Focus
Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum
Fridays
15, 22 May
5, 12, 19, 26 June
3, 10 July
1pm – 1.30pm
Learn something new in your lunchbreak. This free programme of talks is hosted by guest speakers as well as gallery curators on a range of topics linked to the Art Gallery & Museum and wider Warwickshire. For more information see the separate flyer or our website. All are welcome and it is free to attend, no booking required. SOLD OUT!
SELLING FAST
Home Education Learning Sessions
FREE ADMISSION
Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum
FAMILY SHOW PREBOOK BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
1.30pm – 3pm £10 per child
Thurs 14 May – World War II/Camouflage
Thurs 18 June – Light and Colour
Thurs 16 July – Who Are You?
John Bridgeman/Sculpture
LIMITED AVAILABILTY
Visit our website for more information and booking details.
Create for Adults: Artist-Led Workshops
Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum 10:30am – 1:30pm
£45 per workshop
Concessions available for students and over 60s
All materials provided, Ages 18+
Learn a new skill or refine your technique in these artist-led workshops. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Tue 12 May – Victoria Smith: An Introduction to Collage
Sat 16 May – Caitriona Dunnett: Alternative Photographic Processes
Tue 2 June - Suminder Virk: Charcoal and Pencil Sketching
Sat 20 June – Caitriona Dunnett: Cyanotype
Sat 11 July – Suminder Virk: Charcoal and Pencil Sketching
Create Together Workshops
Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum
10:30am – 12:30pm
£15 per workshop (includes 1 adult + 1 child)
All materials provided | For children and their grown-ups
Explore new materials and techniques in these fun, hands-on workshops designed for creative families.
Led by our experienced team, each session offers a chance to make art together. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Sat 23 May – Clay Sculptures
Sat 13 June – Who Are You? L.S. Lowry
Sat 4 July – Charcoal and Pencil
Discover
Spark Presents is a programme of creative events led by the Arts Team at Warwick District Council, celebrating the wealth of creativity across Warwick District. From film showcases and popup exhibitions to makers’ fairs, talks, and special projects, it brings people together around new ideas and creative experiences.
Scan the QR code to explore the programme, discover what’s been happening across the district, and keep an eye out for future events.
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WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE
APRIL
The Arts Society Royal Leamington Spa P19 11am & 2pm Wed 1 Apr
Mark Smith: Antiques Expert on the Road P7 7.30pm Wed 8 Apr Celtic Nights: The Greatest Night of Live Celtic Music P9 7.30pm Thu 9 Apr Fairport Convention P10 7.30pm Sun 12 Apr
16 Apr
Apr
Thu 23 Apr
MAY
Tots P5
Thu 7 May
Tina P11 7.30pm Fri 8 May
Upbeat Beatles P11 7.30pm Sat 9 May Gyles Brandreth: Can’t Stop Talking! P7 3pm Sun 10 May
World War II/ Camouflage P16 1.30-3pm Thu 14 May
Friday Focus P16 1-1.30pm Fri 15 May
Caitriona Dunnett: Alternative Photographic Processes P17 10.30am1.30pm Sat 16 May
Kane Brown: Crowd Work King P9 8pm Sat 16 May
Arty Tots P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 21 May
An Evening with Henry Cole – Hosted by Steve Parrish P8 7.30pm Thu 21 May
Friday Focus P16 1-1.30pm Fri 22 May
Clay Sculptures P18 10.30am12.30pm Sat 23 May
Taylormania P6 7.30pm Sat 23 May
Dinosaur Adventure
Live – Danger on T-Rex Mountain P4 2pm Tue 26 May
Dr. Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat P4 2pm & 4pm Wed 27 May
Dr. Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat P4 11am & 4pm Thu 28 May
Art Cart Family Fun! P5 1.30 – 3pm Thu 28 May
NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World P13 7pm Thu 28 May
NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World P13 7pm Sun 31 May
JUNE
JULY
The Arts Society Royal Leamington Spa P19 11am & 2pm Wed 1 Jul
Arty Tots P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 2 Jul
NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses P13 7pm Thu 2 Jul
Friday Focus P16 1-1.30pm Fri 3 Jul
Charcoal and Pencil P18 10.30am12.30pm Sat 4Jul
Arty Tots P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 9 Jul
Friday Focus P16 1-1.30pm Fri 10 Jul
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets P5 6pm Fri 10 Jul
Arty Tots P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 16 Jul
Who Are You? John Bridgeman/ Sculpture P16 1.30-3pm Thu 16 Jul
Jay & Joss: It’s Not a Game P8 7.30pm Wed 29 Jul
AUGUST
Art Cart Family Fun! P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 6 Aug
Art Cart Family Fun! P5 1.30 – 3pm Thu 6 Aug
Art Cart Family Fun!
P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 13 Aug
Art Cart Family Fun! P5 1.30 – 3pm Thu 13 Aug
Art Cart Family Fun! P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 20 Aug
Art Cart Family Fun! P5 1.30 – 3pm Thu 20 Aug
EXHIBITIONS
OPEN 2026 Exhibition P14 Fri 20 Feb 2026 — Mon 4 May 2026
Unruly Desires: Reframing The Past P15 Fri 22 May 2026 — Sun 6 Sep 2026
RUSSELL WATSON: AN EVENING WITH ‘THE VOICE’
SKY FULL OF STARS
At the time of going to print, all events listed were confirmed and planning to go ahead. We’re confident that they will but for the latest updates, please check our websites and social media channels.
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The Royal Spa Centre Main Stage/Studio/Cinema Newbold Terrace, Royal Leamington Spa CV32 4EA
The Royal Pump Rooms
Art Gallery & Museum, Sales and Information desk, Parade, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 4AA
Location map
The Royal Spa Centre
Studio / Cinema / Main Stage
Newbold Terrace, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4EA
Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Sales & Information desk
Parade, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4AA
The Town Hall Parade, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4AT
Parking
The Royal Spa Centre and the Royal Pump Rooms are a 3-minute walk from each other, situated in the town centre of Leamington Spa.
There is a lift and accessible toilets on all floors.
Royal Pump Rooms:
Convenient parking options are:
Multi-Storey: St. Peter’s car park (P3), CV32 5EL
WILLES ROAD
On-street: Newbold Street, Newbold Terrace, Dormer Place
Pay & Display: Rosefield Street Surface car park (P7), CV32 4HN
Coaches: There is a designated drop off point on Newbold Terrace
Blue Badge Holders: There are designated spaces directly outside both the Royal Spa Centre and Royal Pump Rooms.
Access
Guide Dogs are welcome at both venues
Royal Spa Centre:
T The Main Stage is equipped with an infra-red hearing enhancement system for use with headsets or portable induction loops, which are available free of charge from the Box Office.
Wheelchair spaces are available and should be booked in advance by calling the Box Office.
There is wheelchair access throughout the building, including toilets.
The museum is on 2 levels, accessible by chairlift and stairs.
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