nothing to see. everything to hear.
it's completely dark…
around you, 30 world-class musicians begin to play... but this isn't a concert. it's something else entirely. the music doesn't just come from the stage - it moves & surrounds you. it’s intimate and three-dimensional. and without lights or distractions it absorbs you in an entirely new way
will you come into the dark with us?
for music lovers, culture lovers, immersive lovers, darkness lovers
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the acclaimed original show, extended. returning to the heart of London in the stunning nave of St Andrews Holborn, where sound has soared for over 1000 years
tickets from £30
**following our sold out shows during November, we now have availability for selected dates January**
BAND A - right at the heart of the sound, the best 3D immersive experience in the house - the comfiest seats
BAND B - inside the sound, wrapped in music as designed - pews
BAND C - a step back, still with the full soundscape - pews
BALCONY - listen from above - balcony pews
all seats are unreserved within bands
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can’t make any of the below dates?
additional January 2026 dates, and dates for February - March, will be released soon
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FAQs
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Yes, completely. Both for the audience and the musicians. A sleep mask is included with your ticket for full immersion.
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A secret mix crossing ambient, Scandi, nu-folk, indie & a little experimental. It’s not classical music or jazz, though tiny elements may feature. The best way to describe it is how it feels - profound, raw, cathartic & at times ethereal.
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There’s a tiny bit of amplified sound as you arrive, and for a couple of moments during the show. But other than that, it is completely acoustic. And it’s definitely not a band. There are c.25 voices and c.25 instruments… and they’re all playing live, around you.
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A secret ensemble of multi-instrumentalists & singers. You’ll meet them at the end.
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It couldn’t be further from it. Around 30 musicians are going to be performing live… around, past & through you… and they’re also in total darkness, just like the audience. It’s an extraordinary way of experiencing live music.
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St Andrew Holborn - a few minutes walk from Chancery Lane tube.
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c.70 minutes - doors open 30 mins beforehand and we strongly suggest arriving early.
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No. Once we go dark, we go dark. Doors close at the exact start time and we can’t admit latecomers.
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Seated throughout, on a mixture of pews & chairs. Audiences in the past have brought cushions, blankets & hats, and all are welcome - be as comfortable as you desire.
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in term of entry & exit, absolutely, however the venue unfortunately doesn’t have any accessible toilets. To help this we’re compiling a list of places close by that do and will share that with you by email when you contact us to buy accessible tickets.
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Simply email hello(@)in-the-dark.com, and we’ll send you a special code so that you can buy a ticket for yourself and of course your essential companion. We’ll make sure you’re well taken care of on the night and offer priority entry to our ‘music-able’ ticket holders. We’ll also ask for your feedback after the event to make sure that we make our events as accessible as humanly possible.
Important - please see the answer to ‘are the venues accessible’ for full accessibility details
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If your child can sit still & quietly, they’ll love it. No under 6’s though, thank you.
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Not at all. This is about deep listening – not scare tactics or theatrics.
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what makes this different from anything you've experienced?
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complete sensory focus - no visual distractions, just pure, live, sound
360-degree immersion - the musicians are positioned… well… everywhere
moving 3D sound - the music isn't static. you are enveloped in music. sometimes you feel & hear a musician right next to you, sometimes a way behind, and sometimes their sound almost passes through you
our secret repertoire - if you're open to the unexpected - and especially to ambient, nu-folk, experimental, Scandi and soundscapes - you'll love it