The Rock Orchestra: Arena of Fire

02 Oct 2026

M&S Bank Arena

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After back-to-back tours across the USA and UK, The Rock Orchestra returns to Liverpool on 2 October at M&S Bank Arena with its brand-new production, Arena of Fire.

What is The Rock Orchestra?

The Rock Orchestra is a rotating collective of world-class classical musicians and vocalists who reimagine legendary rock and metal songs with cinematic power and intensity.

What can audiences expect?

This 90-minute live concert experience fuses classical instrumentation with iconic rock and metal anthems, enhanced by pyrotechnics, fire performers, and dramatic stage visuals. Fourteen classical musicians deliver a dark, powerful, and emotionally charged performance that transforms familiar songs into something entirely new.

Which music is performed?

The show features music from legendary bands 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 more.

Why see it live?

Arena of Fire is an electrifying fusion of classical music and heavy rock, offering a unique live experience that blends beauty, intensity, and spectacle.