York Barbican show for The Best of Mike Oldfield in 2027

The Best of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells I, II & III will take to the stage at York Barbican in Paragon Street on Tuesday, March 2.

The visit to York forms part of a 16-date UK tour.

Led by long-time Oldfield collaborator Robin Smith, the show features a full live performance of Tubular Bells I, alongside extended selections from Tubular Bells II and III and the hit single Moonlight Shadow.

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Organisers said over the past few years Tubular Bells I, II & III in concert has becoming the ultimate live celebration of this trilogy of legendary albums, as well as the gold standard for album revisit shows (Image: Garry Jones)

Robin Smith, musical director of the show, said: “Following our incredible previous tours where we played sell-out shows at Cadogan Hall, the Royal Festival Hall, and Sydney Opera House, it’s a great pleasure and we are thrilled to continue our musical journey in the UK for 2027.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to visit new venues, connect with new audiences, and share Michael Oldfield’s beautiful music with long-time fans and new listeners alike.

“We can’t wait.”

The live concert series has been described as “mesmerising, spellbinding, breathtaking, enthralling and electric” by the Bournemouth Echo.

Robin Smith said: “This is a wonderful opportunity to visit new venues, connect with new audiences.” (Image: Garry Jones)

The Lancashire Evening Post wrote: “Hearing the timeless music performed with such passion and love brought tears to the eye as the audience rode on waves of Oldfield’s magic.

“For fans of live music this was pure joy and, for fans of Oldfield, this was perfection.”

Tickets are on sale from 10am on Friday, July 17 and more information can be found here.

Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells trilogy spans nearly three decades of musical innovation, organisers said.

The original Tubular Bells was created in 1971, when Oldfield was just 17 years old, and released in 1973.

Tubular Bells II followed in 1992, with its premiere at Edinburgh Castle becoming one of the most viewed musical events of its time.

Tubular Bells III was released in 1998, with an excerpt featured during the 2012 London Olympic Opening Ceremony.

The 2027 UK tour will feature an expansive live group led and arranged by Oldfield’s long-term collaborator Robin Smith (Image: Garry Jones)

Mr Smith has worked alongside Mr Oldfield for more than 30 years and has conducted performances of Tubular Bells at landmark venues including Edinburgh Castle and Horse Guards Parade.

He also contributed to the 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.

The 2027 tour builds on a string of sold-out shows across the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.