Professor Brian Cox

After performing his smash-hit show ‘Horizons’ to nearly half a million people across the world, Professor Brian Cox is back with his new world tour Emergence.

Brian has appeared in many landmark science programmes for BBC radio and television over the last 15 years, from the Peabody Award-winning Wonders of the Solar System to the world-wide hit series The Planets.

Professor Brian Cox said: “I’ve loved creating Emergence - it’s the most ambitious live show I’ve ever written. I’ve been very lucky to collaborate with a wonderful group of scientists, musicians, filmmakers and graphic artists to bring cosmology, biology, philosophy and history to the largest and most advanced LED screens available, with the best sound and lights I could find. I hope the show is an all-encompassing experience, and I hope it leaves everyone, whether they love science or music or history, or simply contemplating the beauty of Nature, with something new to think about.” 

Schedule

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Co-op Member Presale: 10:00 1 October 2025
General Sale: 10:00 3 October 2025

Backstage Club

Start the party early with the Co-op Backstage Club package, including access to the exclusive space and a guaranteed ticket to the show with one of the best seats in the house. Enjoy early entry, a complimentary welcome drink, private bar, street food and seating.

Play pool, arcade games and dip into our exclusive photobooth. Skip the queues with a free cloakroom, private toilet facilities and dedicated merchandise store. Fancy a boogie? Discover a disco surprise hidden within. If you know, you know..

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