Peter Hook & The Light « North American Tour 2026 »

Peter Hook & The Light bring their live rework of the Joy Division and New Order catalogues to History, 1663 Queen Street East, Toronto, on 27 August 2026. Formed in Manchester in 2010 by bassist and songwriter Peter Hook after his departure from New Order, the group focuses on concert reinterpretations that trace the shift from stark post‑punk to the synth‑driven edge of the 1980s. Hook fronts a tight UK lineup, with his melodic, driving bass taking the lead while guitars and keyboards carry the pulse and textures of the originals.

The project often builds sets around complete albums alongside key singles and deep cuts, revisiting tracks with a raw, contemporary energy without losing their contours. Over the years, the band has documented its tours through a series of live recordings that capture how these versions evolve on stage. The result is a focused trip through a major Manchester songbook, speaking both to listeners who grew up with these records and to those discovering them in the room.