“Darkness & Light” European Solo Tour for 2026
 
Renowned progressive rock musician and songwriter Neal Morse joins us as part of his Darkness & Light European Tour 2026, marking his return to a solo touring format across Europe for the first time since 2018.

Widely regarded as one of the leading figures in modern progressive rock, Morse first gained international recognition in 1992 as the founder of Spock's Beard, which he formed with his brother Alan. The band quickly became a driving force in the ‘90s prog revival, releasing a series of critically acclaimed albums that established Morse as a distinctive voice in the genre.

In 1999, Morse joined Mike Portnoy, co-founder of Dream Theater, along with Roine Stolt of The Flower Kings and Pete Trewavas of Marillion, to form the prog supergroup Transatlantic, further cementing his global reputation.

Reflecting on his previous solo run, Morse recalls the unique connection created by a stripped-down performance style. “The last time I played a run of solo shows in Europe was back in 2018. That was a great time and I really enjoyed the ‘back to my roots’ feeling of just having a guitar, a keyboard, the music and the audience,” he says. “It’s fun playing big band shows and Morsefest events with all of the gear and production - but it’s also a great experience to unite with the audience in a simpler setup.”
 
Over the past few years, Morse has explored a more intimate singer-songwriter direction with the albums Late Bloomer and Never Been Down This Road. Continuing this creative path, his upcoming album Darkness & Light, scheduled for release later in 2026, promises new musical twists while staying rooted in that personal songwriting approach.
 
The upcoming European tour will showcase material from these recent releases, along with songs drawn from the wide range of bands and projects Morse has been involved in throughout his career.
 
Fans can expect a highly interactive experience. During his 2018 solo tour, Morse performed a different setlist every night - often including covers and even audience requests - and he plans to bring that same spontaneity back in 2026.
 
“So if you’re coming to a show,” Morse says, “come prepared to join in, sing, and shout out for your favourite songs. No promises - but I’ll see what I can do!”

Dining Tickets:

Dining tickets include a table reservation for the evening and a delicious two course dinner. Upon arrival you will be shown to your table where you can enjoy dinner & drinks before kicking back to enjoy the show. There are always vegetarian/vegan options on the menu and we are happy to cater for any other dietary requirements - although we kindly ask (in the case of major allegies) that guest notify us in advance where possible.

Premium booths require a minumum of 4 persons and there is a small additional surcharge for booking. Contact our showroom on 01825 790 200 to learn more and make a reservation. All guest are welcome to explore the showrooms (which are open all evening) before and after dinner and our friendly staff will be on hand to assist with any questions you have or purchases you may wish to make. Please follow social distancing guidelines at all times and pay attention to any one way systems arranged around the venue.

Standing Tickets:

Although we recommend dining tickets as the best way to experience our events, we also have limited room for standing guests at most shows. Due to the nature of our restaurant, standing guests are invited to use our bar and shopping areas until 30 minutes before the event. Standing guests are welcome to browse the Roger Dean Gallery, make use of the heated decking area and browse our showrooms until shortly before the show begins.Please note there is no allocated seating for standing guests.

Showtimes & Information:

Please note our doors open at 7pm. Tickets are non refundable however in the unlikely event a concert is cancelled, a refund will be offered or a credit note issued.

Unless otherwise stated all concerts will begin approx 8.45pm - 9pm and generally finish between 11.15pm and midnight.

Shows will usually consist of two 45 minute sets with a short 20 minute interval although this may vary between events. Please check the event specific information on your tickets after purchase.

In line with the relaxation of Government guidelines we have made the following changes to our Events Policy. The measures below are for all of our upcoming events from 28 February 2022.

• We encourage all guests to carry out a lateral flow test before attending any concerts at TB. In the unfortunate event of you, or one of your party, testing positive we will issue you with a credit note to use for further bookings!
• Hand sanitiser will available at various locations around the venue and we encourage you to use it
• Please support our staff by showing patience whenever queuing is required. We'll be trying our best to serve you as fast as possible!
• Please do not attend the event if you are feeling unwell or if you have been in contact with anyone with symptoms of Covid 19.
• By purchasing this ticket and attending the event you are declaring that you do not have symptoms of Covid 19.