Vox Lumiere METROPOLIS Sunderland

Vox Lumiere METROPOLIS Sunderland | Gig Preview

Vox Lumiere METROPOLIS comes to The Fire Station in Sunderland on 22 September 2026, combining live music, theatre and Fritz Lang’s film.

September 7, 2026

Vox Lumiere METROPOLIS Sunderland event artwork — Vox Lumiere METROPOLIS. Official event artwork via The Fire Station.

Vox Lumiere METROPOLIS Sunderland comes to The Fire Station on Tuesday 22 September 2026, bringing together live music, theatre and Fritz Lang’s landmark 1927 film Metropolis.

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Rather than simply screening the silent film with accompaniment, the production is built as a full live performance. An original score, a live band and vocalists are used alongside the film, giving the Sunderland date the feel of a concert and theatrical show as much as a cinema event.

Vox Lumiere METROPOLIS Sunderland at The Fire Station

Vox Lumiere has built its identity around reworking classic silent cinema through contemporary live performance. For METROPOLIS, the company places musicians and singers alongside Lang’s futuristic imagery, creating a show in which the soundtrack is performed in the room rather than simply played back.

That format should suit The Fire Station particularly well. The Sunderland venue’s auditorium is designed for live music and performance, so the combination of projected film, live vocals and a full band has the space to work as a single production rather than as separate elements.

The original film remains central to the evening, but the live score gives it a different pace and atmosphere. As a result, the show offers something a little different from a conventional gig while still keeping live music at the heart of the event.

What to expect from Vox Lumiere METROPOLIS Sunderland

The production is aimed at audiences who enjoy crossover events as much as traditional concerts. There is a strong visual element throughout, while the live musicians and singers provide the energy and immediacy that comes from a stage performance.

For anyone who already knows Metropolis, the Sunderland date offers a new way to experience the film. Meanwhile, those coming primarily for the music can expect a show shaped around atmosphere, dynamics and a large-scale live presentation.