6 Mar 2026
The Who announce the release of ‘Live at the Eden Project’ album
THE WHO ANNOUNCE LIVE AT THE EDEN PROJECT: A HISTORIC PERFORMANCE WITH THE HEART OF ENGLAND PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA – IN STORE 29th MAY 2026
Few bands have shaped the landscape of rock music with the force and longevity of The Who. For nearly six decades, their sound, spirit, and unmistakable energy have echoed across generations, influencing artists and audiences around the world. In 2026, the band adds a remarkable new chapter to their legacy with Live at the Eden Project – a landmark live recording that captures the raw power, emotional depth, and artistic ambition of their unforgettable July 2023 performance at Cornwall’s iconic Eden Project.
Set within one of the UK’s most sustainable and visually striking venues – a breathtaking network of biomes nestled in the Cornish countryside – the concert stands as a testament not only to The Who’s musical evolution but also to their enduring cultural relevance. Backed by the Heart of England Philharmonic Orchestra, founding members Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey delivered a performance that fused classic rock intensity with orchestral grandeur. The Eden Project’s natural acoustics and enclosed structures created a warm, detailed sonic environment that offered a clarity and intimacy unmatched by traditional stadium settings.
The recording reflects this unique atmosphere. Fans have long cherished The Who’s “special location” shows, and Eden stands among the most memorable – a once-in-a-lifetime convergence of music, environment, and artistic vision. The smaller capacity fostered a deeper connection between the band and audience, allowing for heightened interaction, greater emotional resonance, and a sense of being inside the performance rather than observing it from afar. This intimacy, combined with the band’s refined orchestral approach, captures The Who at a defining moment in their modern era.
Live at the Eden Project also presents one of the strongest and most focused setlists of The Who’s orchestral period. Alongside beloved anthems such as ‘Baba O’Riley’ and ‘Pinball Wizard’, the album includes rarely performed gems like ‘Cry If You Want’, ‘Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere,’ and ‘The Rock’, creating a career-spanning journey that balances hits, deep cuts, and orchestral showpieces with remarkable fluidity.
Today’s announcement coincides with the launch of the first single, ‘Pinball Wizard’, which is available for streaming and download immediately. The track offers a powerful first glimpse into the atmosphere and artistry of the Eden Project performance, capturing the heightened clarity, emotional nuance, and orchestral depth that define the full release.
Scheduled for release on 29 May 2026, Live at the Eden Project will be available as a 2CD Digipak, a limited 3LP Gatefold edition pressed on recycled vinyl with no plastic shrink wrap and packed in a separate paper wallet, a standard 3LP Gatefold, and across all major digital platforms. Every format showcases the full emotional and sonic range of a night that stands among the most compelling in The Who’s recent history.
Vibrant, immersive, and uniquely alive, Live at the Eden Project is the definitive document of The Who’s orchestral era – a recording that captures not only a legendary band in peak form but also the spirit of a venue whose environmental ethos and natural beauty mirror the band’s own commitment to evolution and innovation.
Pre-Order Live at the Eden Project HERE
Formats:
Black 3LP Gatefold, Limited edition 3LP Gatefold, 2CD Digipak, Streaming & Digital Download
Tracklisting:
1. Overture
2. 1921
3. Amazing Journey
4. Sparks
5. The Acid Queen
6. Pinball Wizard
7. We’re Not Gonna Take It
8. Who Are You
9. Eminence Front
10. The Kids Are Alright
11. You Better You Bet
12. Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
13. Substitute
14. I Can’t Explain
15. My Generation
16. Cry If You Want
17. Won’t Get Fooled Again
18. Behind Blue Eyes
19. The Real Me
20. I’m One
21. 5:15
22. The Rock
23. Love Reign O’er Me
24. Baba O’Riley
I saw the band in Vancouver on the orchestral tour and am looking forward to hearing this.
Great release. I was at Sandringham and that show was among the best I have ever seen. Good to have the Tommy songs included which for some reason were omitted from Live at Wembley. What happened to the proposed Live at Lesds from the 2002/3 tour. You could buy the soundboard versions from tbe rest of that tour except for Leeds Uni as it was being slated for a love release. Also the Accoustic Royal Albert Hall gig needs a release too.that show was u unique. Roger on vocals for Eminence Front. Only time live for Beads on one string etc..
The Who have been my favorite band EVER. from the first time I heard I Can’t Explain, I was hooked. I have been to 2 concerts by The Who, my first was at Melody Fair in North Tonawanda, NY, I was 16 yrs old and blown away, still have my ticket stub and the souvenir booklet. The 2nd time I was 18 years old at Klienhands Music Hall in November of 1969. They were absolutely fabulous. Every time the came out with a 45 I bought 2, one to play and one to put away for my collection, I sill have all of the unplayed 45’s, and the look just like the day I bought them. I remember paying as low as .39 cents for the earlier ones. Well, I won’t bend your ear anymore, but just a great big thanks for all thos great memories.
Tony Palloni