Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems

On 3 October 2026 at Ipswich Regent Theatre in Ipswich, Steve Hackett revisits the chapters that defined his journey, from his years with Genesis to his own catalogue. Guitarist and composer, member of Genesis between 1971 and 1977, he helped shape the group’s progressive sound on albums like Nursery Cryme, Foxtrot, Selling England by the Pound and The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. This “Best of Genesis & Solo Gems” set leans into that period while drawing from his solo work, from the symphonic rock of Voyage of the Acolyte and Spectral Mornings to more recent pieces heard on At the Edge of Light and Surrender of Silence.

On stage with his band, Hackett extends the “Genesis Revisited” approach: detailed arrangements, long-form pieces, contrasts between electric surges and quiet acoustic passages, and space for the melodic lines that run through his writing. Expect climbing guitar themes, layered keys and rhythms that favour dynamics over speed, with room for instrumental detours and clear vocals where the songs call for them. A focused sweep through a repertoire that links British progressive heritage with the broader colours he has explored over time.