Essential information
| Type | Events and festivals |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Date and times | Friday 13 February 2026 | 7.15pm and 9.15pm |
| Prices | £35-£80 Adults |
| Discount for Members. Not a Member? Join now |
Looking for something a little different this Valentine’s weekend? Step away from the clichés. Avoid the tables for two. Instead, bring your date - or come alone - for an hour of incredible, three-dimensional music performed live around you.
in the dark is a c.60-minute live music experience held in total darkness - for both audience and musicians - beneath the legendary Cutty Sark.
No phones, no distractions - just sound, the space between it, and you.
Described as “The best musical experience I’ve ever had” and “The panacea the world needs right now,” this is the show to choose if you want to experience something extraordinary.
Following last year’s sold-out performance beneath the ship's magnificent copper hull, in the dark returns for one night only.
How does it work?
The space is in total darkness. You'll be seated throughout, and given a sleep mask at the start for full immersion. Around you, 30 world-class musicians will perform - but this isn't a concert, it's something else entirely.
The music doesn't come from a stage - it will move and surround you in multiple different ways throughout the experience. It’s intimate and three-dimensional, and without lights or distractions will absorb you and your mind in an entirely new way.
Some of the music you may recognise, much you won't, but the theme is life and love. Audiences have described it as mystifying, sublime, stunning, immersive, beautiful, transcendent, and more.
It’s not just a performance; it’s a journey - one that lingers long after the final note fades. So, if you’re ready to stop, to truly listen, and to let your ears take the lead, don’t miss ‘in the dark.’ It’s an hour of pure, unadulterated magic - a reminder that sometimes, the most extraordinary experiences are the ones we can’t see"
The Live Review
Cutting off the sense of sight allows your brain to focus differently, more acutely, on the live music performed by these most talented musicians. in the dark is a voyage of discoveries... the musical brilliance, interpretation and creativity is an amazement... sublime. A unique experience not to be missed"
London Theatre
Prices
| Regular | Members | |
| Benches | £35 | £31.50 |
| Tier B | £60 | £54 |
| Tier A | £80 | £72 |
Download the seating and pricing chart.
Please note that a non-refundable booking fee is added to each transaction, but there is no booking fee for Members.
Additional information and timings
Location: Cutty Sark Dry Berth
Event timings:
Please note latecomers are strictly not permitted due to the nature of the show. Doors for entry will close at 7.10pm for the first performance and 9.10pm for the second performance.
First show: 7.15pm
6.30pm – Doors open to the public.
7pm – Guests seated in preparation for performance.
7.15pm – 8.15pm - Performance.
Second show: 9.15pm
8.30pm – Doors open to the public
9pm – Guests seated in preparation for performance.
9.15pm – 10.15pm - Performance.
Seating: Seating is unreserved.
Accessibility at Cutty Sark events
For safety reasons, wheelchair access spaces for Cutty Sark are limited to three visitors per event. Cutty Sark is wheelchair accessible with lifts providing access to all levels of the ship.
The original ship structure restricts the size of the lift on board, but mobility scooters can be accommodated on board providing they fit in our lifts. Measurements for the lifts are included in the Cutty Sark access statement. No e-scooters or e-bikes are permitted on board as per our visitor regulations.
Companion tickets are available for any guest who would be unable to visit independently, please select this alongside a paid ticket.
If you are a wheelchair user or have any other queries regarding accessibility at this event, please contact bookings@rmg.co.uk prior to purchasing your ticket.
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