The Rock Orchestra announces show at M&S Bank Arena

The Rock Orchestra is bringing iconic rock and metal anthems, explosive visuals and more to M&S Bank Arena this October.

Renowned for reimagining legendary Rock and Metal anthems through the power of classical instrumentation, The Rock Orchestra raises the spectacle to new heights with Arena of Fire — a visually explosive concert experience featuring pyrotechnics, fire performers, and dramatic staging.

Audiences can expect a spellbinding 90-minute performance, as 14 world-class classical musicians unleash dark, cinematic energy into some of the most iconic songs in Rock and Metal history. The show delivers a fierce fusion of beauty and intensity, where orchestral precision collides with raw power.

The Rock Orchestra will perform music inspired by legendary artists including Metallica, AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, Pantera, My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park, System Of A Down, Guns N’ Roses, Evanescence, Papa Roach, The Cranberries, and many more.

A rotating collective of elite classical instrumentalists and vocalists from around the world, The Rock Orchestra has built a devoted international following for its bold, genre-defying performances that captivate both rock fans and classical audiences alike.

What fans are saying:

“Every rock fan should see and hear this concert!”
“Entertaining from the first song to the last.”
“The perfect blend of classical bravado and hard rock.”
“A unique experience — the music, the show, the stage… something incredible.”

Arena of Fire promises an unforgettable night where classical mastery meets the thunder of Rock and Metal — a show that truly burns with beauty and intensity.