Jim Henson’s LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT to tour UK in 2026
Jim Henson’s original masterpiece and musical fantasy film Labyrinth is set to tour the UK in concert next Spring in celebration of its 40th anniversary.
Starring the iconic David Bowie, fans will be transported to Goblin City in an exciting fusion of film and live music on stage with Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert.
The tour will begin in Oxford on 13 April and head across the country thereafter, with stops in Brighton, Southend, Portsmouth, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bath, Nottingham, York, Birmingham, Manchester, and Poole .
Labyrinth’s loyal and steadfast cult following has grown for nearly 40 years since the film’s theatrical release in June 1986. Audiences are invited to experience an epic evening as the movie is presented on a large HD cinema screen. On stage, a live band will perform in sync with Bowie’s original vocals, playing the songs and the score from the soundtrack composed by Bowie and Trevor Jones.
Producer John Kinsner, CEO of Black Ink Presents, said: “I have always been a huge fan of the groundbreaking collaboration of Jim Henson, George Lucas, David Bowie, and Trevor Jones on this film, and bringing it to fans in a live concert screening experience is a dream come true. Getting to hear Bowie’s vocals with a live band while watching the film is sure to give every Labyrinth fan goosebumps.”
Starring Bowie and Jennifer Connelly, as well as scores of goblins and creatures from the renowned Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, the film features a soundtrack of unique and memorable melodies, with Bowie's original songs like ‘Magic Dance’, ‘Underground’ and ‘As the World Falls Down’, along with Jones' orchestral score. The collaboration between Bowie and Jones provides an enchanting and distinctive musical experience, perfectly capturing the whimsical and fantastical elements of the film and contributing to its lasting acclaim and popularity.