Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds
17 October All day
About Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds
In October 2026, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds – Live! The Concert Experience! will be touring theatres and concert halls across the UK. For the very first time, audiences will experience a concert rendition of the iconic score, presented by Kilimanjaro.
Lose yourself in Jeff Wayne’s legendary double album, brought to life with West End performers, live band, orchestra and animation.
Jeff says: “It’s a great thrill to announce that a special concert rendition of my original double album is to tour the UK in October next year – a first of its kind on our home shores.
“Performing at concert and theatre venues, it will give the audiences a different perspective of my musical version, stripping the ‘spectacle’ of my arena tours back down to its foundation…the music!
For this concert tour, I’ll be stepping back from the podium, but the production will showcase exceptional artists from the West End and other major performing mediums, supported by a band, orchestra, animation and other concert elements. It will stand as a true companion to my arena tours.”
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
From £29.92
Tickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95
Dates & times:
Saturday 17 October 2026 at 3.00pm and 8.00pm
About New Theatre Oxford
There has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836, and a second in 1886. In 1934, the third New Theatre opened.
The theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals.
On performance days, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts.
There is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks.
There is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members.
See important information about Getting there and Access here
