Celebrated tribute show ELO Encounter recreates band’s top tunes at Arlington Arts Centre

ELO Encounter is coming to Arlington Arts Centre in Newbury on Saturday, 31 January 2026, bringing a full live tribute to the music of Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra.

The show recreates the sound and spectacle of ELO in an all-live performance, featuring strings, layered vocal harmonies and a setlist drawn from the band’s best-known recordings.

Songs featured include Evil Woman, Telephone Line and Don’t Bring Me Down, spanning the band’s hit-filled catalogue.

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Designed as a complete concert experience rather than a simple song-by-song tribute, the production combines faithful musical arrangements with lighting and visual effects intended to mirror the scale of the group’s original live shows.

The focus is on capturing both the orchestral textures and the rock foundations that defined Electric Light Orchestra’s sound.

ELO Encounter has received strong praise for its live performances, including five-star reviews from BBC Radio presenters, who describe the show as “a brilliant night out” and “a fantastic band”.

When is ELO Encounter coming to Newbury and how do I get tickets?

ELO Encounter plays Arlington Arts Centre in Newbury on Saturday, 31 January 2026, with the performance starting at 7.30pm.

Tickets are available via the Arlington Arts Centre box office and online.

They cost £25, including a booking fee.

Doors to the venue open one hour before the performance, with the bar opening at the same time. Auditorium doors usually open 30 minutes before the performance. There is no cash machine on site.

For carer and access seating, contact the box office by phone or email.

For more details or to book, log on to: https://arlington-arts.com/events/elo-encounter/, call the box office on: 01635 244246, or email: boxoffice@arlingtonarts.co.uk