The Best Of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells I, II and III
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The Best Of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells I, II and III

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Thursday, 22 October 2026

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Following on from the hugely successful The Best of Tubular Bells I, II and III tour earlier this year as well as the extended 50th anniversary celebrations, which toured throughout the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand in 2023, 2024 and 2025, The Best of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells I, II & III is coming to Southend this Autumn. The 2026 tour is to feature an expansive live group led and arranged by Oldfield’s long-term collaborator Robin Smith. Performances are to include the whole of Tubular Bells I in full, along with extended sections of Tubular Bells II and III, as well as the worldwide hit single Moonlight Shadow. ‘Mesmerising, spellbinding, breathtaking, enthralling and electric.’ Bournemouth Echo ‘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.’ Lancashire Evening Post One of the most pioneering and influential musicians of all time, Mike Oldfield’s visionary Tubular Bells series spans three albums and 27 years, with Tubular Bells created in 1971 and released in 1973, Tubular Bells II released in 1992, (the filming of the premier from Edinburgh Castle is one of the most viewed and streamed musical events ever) and Tubular Bells III released in 1998, (with the excerpt of Far above the Clouds featured in the 2012 London Olympic Opening Ceremony).

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