For one night only on Thursday 12 March 2026, Nightmares on Wax returns to London’s Royal Albert Hall to celebrate two landmark anniversaries. This special performance will see the legendary producer reimagine his groundbreaking, iconic and era defining albums In a Space Outta Sound (20th anniversary) and Smokers Delight (30th anniversary) in a unique, unmissable show.
The event will feature an extra special full live band, string quartet, choir, guest vocalists, and surprise collaborators, all brought together with stunning visual and sonic production.
Presales for the London anniversary show begin Wednesday 3 September at 10am local time, with general sale starting Friday 5 September at 10am local time via metropolismusic.com.
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Leeds-born, Ibiza-based producer George Evelyn — aka Nightmares on Wax — is one of the most influential and genre-defining artists to emerge from the UK. As Warp Records’ longest-serving artist, his unique blend of dub, soul, hip-hop, electronica, and soundsystem culture helped shape an entire generation of music lovers. From early underground classics like A Word of Science to the defining chill-out masterpiece Smokers Delight, his work has inspired everyone from DJs and beatmakers to festival curators and sonic explorers across the globe.
In A Space Outta Delight is a celebration of legacy, innovation, and musical freedom — a singular night honouring the past, present and future of Nightmares on Wax. Don’t miss this one-off moment.
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