THE WHO’s ‘Live At Eden Project’ is set for release on earMUSIC on 29th May 2026.Few bands have shaped the Rock music landscape with the force and longevity of THE WHO. For almost six decades, their sound, spirit, and unmistakable energy have reverberated through generations, influencing artists and audiences alike across the globe. On 29th May 2026, the band adds a remarkable new chapter to their illustrious legacy with ‘Live at Eden Project’, a seminal live recording that captures the raw power and artistic ambition of their unforgettable performance in July 2023 at Cornwall’s legendary Eden Project.
Nestled within one of the UK’s most sustainable and visually stunning venues - a breathtaking network of biomes amidst the Cornish landscape - the concert also underscores their enduring cultural relevance. Supported by the Heart of England Philharmonic Orchestra, founding members Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey delivered a performance fusing Classic Rock intensity with orchestral grandeur. The Eden Project’s natural acoustic properties and enclosed structures created a warm, detailed sound environment, whose clarity and intimacy are rarely matched by traditional stadium concerts.
The recording perfectly mirrors this unique atmosphere. Fans have always cherished THE WHO’s concerts in “special places”, and the Eden Project stands as one of the most memorable - a singular fusion of music, environment, and artistic vision. The more intimate capacity fostered a deeper connection between band and audience, encouraging more intense interaction, stronger emotional resonance, and the feeling of being an integral part of the performance, rather than merely observing from a distance. This intimacy, combined with the band’s sophisticated orchestral approach, showcases THE WHO at a defining moment in their modern era.
‘Live at Eden Project’ also showcases one of the strongest setlists from THE WHO’s orchestral phase. The performance includes a complete Tommy suite - from ‘Overture’ to ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ - with a dramatic cohesion that surpasses previous renditions. Alongside beloved anthems like ‘Baba O’Riley’ and ‘Pinball Wizard’, the album contains rarely played gems such as ‘Cry If You Want’, ‘Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere’, and ‘The Rock’, offering a journey through the band’s extensive catalogue, seamlessly blending hits, rarities, and orchestral showpieces.
Today’s announcement is accompanied by the release of the first single, ‘Pinball Wizard’, available now to stream and download. The track offers a first glimpse into the atmosphere and artistic ambition of the Eden concert, capturing the clarity, emotionality, and orchestral depth that define the entire album.
THE WHO ‘Pinball Wizard’ (Official Audiostream)
‘Live at Eden Project’ is released on 29th May 2026. The album will be available as a 2CD Digipak, a limited 3LP gatefold edition on recycled vinyl with no plastic shrink-wrap, a standard 3LP gatefold, and across all major digital platforms. Each format showcases the full emotional and sonic breadth of an evening that ranks among the most impactful moments in THE WHO’s recent history.
Lively, captivating, and uniquely intense - ‘Live at Eden Project’ is the definitive document of THE WHO’s orchestral era: a recording that not only captures a legendary band at their peak, but also reflects the spirit of a venue whose ecological ethos and natural beauty mirror the band’s own pursuit of evolution and innovation.
Pre-order ‘Live at Eden Project’ here.
Tracklist
01. Overture
02. 1921
03. Amazing Journey
04. Sparks
05. The Acid Queen
06. Pinball Wizard
07. We’re Not Gonna Take It
08. Who Are You
09. 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
Source: Press Release
