There’s a lot to discover beneath the rippling surfaces of the world’s oceans, and nothing shines a light on these marine mysteries quite like the hit BBC nature documentary Blue Planet. Soon, it will return to our television screens with Blue Planet III, providing unique insights into ocean ecosystems and wildlife with cinematic footage and gripping storytelling.
As if the stunning visuals aren’t already enough, the moving series will also be brought to musical life as a live concert which will tour Europe and the UK next spring and summer, with a night at Birmingham’s bp pulse LIVE confirmed on May 22. At Blue Planet III: Live in Concert, you will dive into an underwater world as the talented City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra performs Hans Zimmer, Thom Lukas & Laurentia Editha’s bewitching pieces, brand-new oceanic footage fills giant 4K HD LED screens, and producer Elizabeth White reveals exclusive details about the awe-inspiring filmmaking experience.
22 May 2027 19:30
bp pulse LIVE
What can you expect at Blue Planet III: Live in Concert?
Following on from the success of the Planet Earth III (2023), Planet Earth II (2022) and Blue Planet II (2018) arena concerts, Blue Planet III: Live in Concert invites you to lose yourself in extraordinary stories of wildlife and the moving compositions of award-winning composers once more. This time, you will uncover new depths as the series explores the almost otherworldly wilderness of the oceans, from the wind-beaten coasts to psychedelic coral reefs to the vast open seas. All of which will be displayed on an epic scale thanks to massive, 4K ultra-high-definition screens. So you can be sure you won’t miss a second of the spectacle.
Of course, the live music is what makes this concert all the more magical. There’s nothing quite like the goosebumps you feel as a venue fills with the sounds of vibrating brass, sonorous strings and delicate percussion. At Blue Planet III: Live in Concert, Hans Zimmer, Thom Lukas and Laurentia Editha’s compositions will be performed by the world-renowned City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Basically, you can be sure that every melody and tension-building crescendo is in good hands.
There are six episodes reported for Blue Planet III, each one focusing on a key underwater habitat: Polar Waters, Tropical Seas, Open Ocean, Seasonal Seas, The Deep and Future Seas. The concert will feature striking segments from across this series, showcasing our planet’s diverse waters and fascinating ocean creatures while reminding us of the vital importance of conservation efforts. It holds a lens up to the brutality, beauty and bittersweet moments of the natural world.
Blue Planet III Live in Concert – Birmingham
22 May 2027 19:30
bp pulse LIVE
