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

A top-class live orchestra, conducted by Oldfield's long-time companion Robin Smith, performs the legendary music of the genius Mike Oldfied.

Following the hugely successful 50th anniversary tour of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells, "The Best of Tubular Bells I, II & III" will tour Europe in fall 2026.

Mike Oldfield, one of the most groundbreaking and influential musicians of all time, created his visionary Tubular Bells series, which spans three albums and 27 years: "Tubular Bells", created in 1971 and released in 1973, was Mike Oldfield's first studio album. He was just 17 years old when he began composing the music and played almost all the instruments on the album single-handedly. Oldfield attracted worldwide attention when the opening theme was used for the soundtrack of the horror film "The Exorcist" - to this day one of the most haunting examples of the use of music in film. "Tubular Bells" became the best-selling instrumental album of all time and won a Grammy for Best Instrumental Composition in 1974. "Tubular Bells II" was finally released in 1992 (the recording of the premiere at Edinburgh Castle is one of the most watched and streamed music events of all time), and "Tubular Bells III" was released in 1998.

In 2023, after 23 studio albums and countless chart successes, Oldfield declared his retirement from the stage. His musical partner Robin Smith, who accompanied him for over 30 years and was also present at the rare live performances of "Tubular Bells" - including at Edinburgh Castle and at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games in London - takes the grandiose music out with a top-class live orchestra. "Tubular Bells I" will be performed in its entirety, together with extended sections from "Tubular Bells II" and "Tubular Bells III" as well as the worldwide hit single "Moonlight Shadow".

"A magnificent performance of a piece that's now part of the fabric of popular culture. And when you think Mike Oldfield was just 17 when he began writing it, and was 19 when the album was released, it's nothing short of a work of genius."(Newcastle Chronicle)

"This is a concert for anyone, for those who grabbed the album when it came out on vinyl in 1973 to the Spotify audiences of today. Music is at its best when it's live! A most enjoyable experience. I would go and see this show again in a heartbeat."(Brighton and Hove News)