Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds Brings Concert Experience to Newcastle

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds at O2 City Hall Newcastle arrives on Tuesday 13 October 2026 with a new concert-format production of the long-running score. Doors are at 6.30pm, with the performance scheduled to begin at 7.30pm.

This tour is being presented as Live! The Concert Experience!, offering audiences a concert rendition rather than the full arena production associated with previous versions of the show. Jeff Wayne steps back from the podium for this run, while the music is performed by a band and orchestra with a cast drawn from the West End and other major performance backgrounds.

The production still retains visual elements, including animation and other concert staging, so the Newcastle date is designed as more than a straight orchestral performance. The score remains the focus, but the format gives the production a different balance between live musicians, performers and visuals.

For long-time fans, the appeal comes from hearing one of British popular music’s most recognisable concept works in a more concentrated concert setting. For newer audiences, the combination of rock instrumentation, orchestral writing and theatrical storytelling makes the show sit somewhere between a concert and a stage production.

The performance takes place at O2 City Hall Newcastle on Tuesday 13 October. Doors open at 6.30pm, with the show listed for 7.30pm and a scheduled 11pm curfew. Tickets and current details are available from the official Academy Music Group event page.

Check the venue and production channels before travelling for any final timing or access updates.