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

Name: Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells - The Best of Tubular Bells I, II & III
Start: 2026-09-21T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-21T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Essen

took place · 21 Sep 2026

Essen, Germany

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Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells - The Best of Tubular Bells I, II & III — Essen

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A musical evening dedicated to the iconic work of Mike Oldfield – the legendary "Tubular Bells" series. The programme features a carefully curated selection of the finest pieces from all three albums: Tubular Bells I, II and III.

A rare chance to experience live the distinctive, multi-layered soundscapes that have captivated audiences around the world for decades.

About: Mike Oldfield

The composer behind Tubular Bells - the album that launched Virgin Records in 1973 and sold around 15 million copies worldwide - Mike Oldfield spent five decades blending progressive rock, folk and orchestral music across 25 studio albums. His music is now brought to the stage by long-term collaborator Robin Smith and a full live ensemble.

~15M

Tubular Bells copies sold worldwide

studio albums released

UK top-ten albums

UK Albums Chart peak for Tubular Bells II (1992)

What's new

2026-05
A new autumn 2026 UK tour of 'The Best of Tubular Bells I, II & III' was announced for October 2026, following a run of European dates in September and October.
2026-02
A 26-date UK tour of 'The Best of Tubular Bells I, II & III', led by Oldfield's collaborator Robin Smith, ran through February and March 2026.
2025-09
A European autumn 2026 tour of 'The Best of Tubular Bells I, II & III' was announced, covering cities including Stuttgart, Hamburg, Leipzig, Essen, Düsseldorf, Dresden and Munich.

Tour

StuttgartHamburgLeipzigEssenDüsseldorfDresdenMunichStockholmLiverpoolManchesterLondon

Tracks

Tubular Bells1973 debut album; launched Virgin Records, ~15M copies sold worldwide, theme of The Exorcist

Moonlight Shadow1983 single with Maggie Reilly, peaked at #4 in the UK - Oldfield's biggest hit single

Tubular Bells II1992 sequel, debuted at #1 in the UK; premiered live at Edinburgh Castle

Ommadawn1975 album blending Celtic and African influences, considered one of his finest works

In Dulci Jubilo1975 UK Christmas hit, one of his best-known singles

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

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