After captivating more than half a million fans worldwide, The Rock Orchestra will bring Arena of Fire to OVO Arena Wembley on Sunday 25 October.
The London show will see the production take over the iconic arena for one night only.
Introducing Arena of Fire, a powerful new arena-scale experience featuring explosive pyrotechnics, a full choir, electrifying performers and the thunderous energy of legendary rock and metal anthems reimagined for orchestra.
A powerful evolution of the ensemble’s acclaimed live shows, Arena of Fire transforms the arena stage into a high-impact experience.
Audiences can expect a two-hour performance where classical precision collides with the raw power of iconic rock and metal anthems. Brand-new arrangements and immersive stage production combine with dramatic lighting, fire and large-scale visuals to create a dark, cinematic world where symphonic power meets rock intensity.
From haunting strings that echo familiar choruses to the thunderous collision of orchestra, choir and rock energy on stage, the show delivers a bold reimagining of some of rock’s most legendary sounds. The music draws from The Rock Orchestra’s debut album Classics Vol.1, which smashed its way to #1 on the Official UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart in November 2025.
Audiences can expect dark, cinematic orchestral takes on iconic tracks including Zombie, Bring Me To Life, Nothing Else Matters and Paint It Black, alongside powerful reinterpretations of music from bands such as Motörhead, AC/DC, System of a Down, Linkin Park and Iron Maiden.
Nathan Reed, Creative Director and Producer, The Rock Orchestra, said:
“Arena of Fire is the most explosive version of The Rock Orchestra we’ve ever created. We’ve taken the scale and emotion of our orchestral arrangements and built a huge arena experience around them, with fire, pyrotechnics, incredible performers including The Fuel Girls, and a full choir driving the power of the music.”
The Rock Orchestra is a rotating collective of world-class musicians and vocalists who breathe new life into familiar favourites. With more than 400 shows across multiple continents and over half a million fans worldwide, the ensemble has built a reputation for blending orchestral performance with the power and energy of rock.
Tickets start from £45.50 and are available from UK/IRE Tour Dates – The Rock Orchestra
2026 UK Arena Tour Dates
• Thu 1 Oct – Leeds, First Direct Arena – from £46.50
• Fri 2 Oct – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena – from £37.15
• Sat 10 Oct – Bournemouth, BIC Arena – from £50
• Fri 16 Oct – Belfast, SSE Arena Belfast – from £38.95
• Sat 17 Oct – Dublin, 3Arena – price TBC
• Thu 22 Oct – Cardiff, Utilita Arena Cardiff – from £58.90
• Fri 23 Oct – Birmingham, Utilita Arena Birmingham – from £47.15
• Sun 25 Oct – London, OVO Arena Wembley – from £45.50
• Fri 30 Oct – Brighton, Brighton Centre – from £38.50
