Blue Planet III documentary and live concert tour announced

The BBC is set to release Blue Planet III, a six-part nature documentary series narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Scheduled to begin streaming on November 1, 2026, the series was filmed over four years and utilizes advanced camera technology to explore various marine habitats, including tropical seas, polar waters, and the deep ocean.

Accompanying the series is the Blue Planet III Live in Concert tour, scheduled for 2027. The tour will feature specially curated footage displayed on a 200-square-metre Ultra HD LED screen, paired with a live performance of the new score by Hans Zimmer, played by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.

Confirmed UK tour dates include stops at Manchester's AO Arena on May 21, Birmingham's bp pulse LIVE on May 22, and Glasgow's OVO Hydro on May 23. The tour will conclude with two performances at London's OVO Arena Wembley on June 4 and 5.