The Who to Release ‘Live at Eden Project’ Orchestral Album
by Best Classic Bands Staff
Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who performing at Eden Project in 2023.
The Who have announced the May 29, 2026, release of Live at Eden Project, described as “a landmark live recording that captures the raw power, emotional depth, and artistic ambition of their unforgettable July 2023 concert at Cornwall’s iconic venue. The concert, with Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, was performed with the Heart of England Philharmonic Orchestra.
From the March 6 announcement: Set within one of the U.K.’s most sustainable and visually striking venues – a breathtaking network of biomes nestled in the Cornish countryside – the concert stands as a testament not only to The Who’s musical evolution but also to their enduring cultural relevance. The Eden Project’s natural acoustics and enclosed structures created a warm, detailed sonic environment that offered a clarity and intimacy unmatched by traditional stadium settings.

The album will be available as a 2-CD Digipak, a standard 3-LP gatefold and a limited 3-LP gatefold edition, pressed on recycled vinyl with no plastic shrink wrap and packed in a separate paper wallet. The various configurations are available to order in the U.S. here, in Canada here and in the U.K. here.
More from the announcement: Fans have long cherished The Who’s “special location” shows, and Eden stands among the most memorable – a once-in-a-lifetime convergence of music, environment, and artistic vision. The smaller capacity fostered a deeper connection between the band and audience, allowing for heightened interaction, greater emotional resonance, and a sense of being inside the performance rather than observing it from afar. This intimacy, combined with the band’s refined orchestral approach, captures The Who at a defining moment in their modern era.
Live at Eden Project also presents one of the strongest and most focused setlists of The Who’s orchestral period. Alongside beloved anthems such as “Baba O’Riley” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” the album includes rarely performed gems like “Cry If You Want,” “Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere,” and “The Rock,” creating a career-spanning journey that balances hits, deep cuts, and orchestral showpieces with remarkable fluidity.
The performance of “Pinball Wizard” offers a first glimpse into the atmosphere and artistry of the Eden performance, capturing the heightened clarity, emotional nuance, and orchestral depth that define the full release.
The Who Live at Eden Project Tracklisting
1. Overture
2. 1921
3. Amazing Journey
4. Sparks
5. The Acid Queen
6. Pinball Wizard
7. We’re Not Gonna Take It
8. Who Are You
9. 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

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