Steve Hackett « Best of Genesis & Solo Gems »

Steve Hackett brings Best of Genesis & Solo Gems to Princess Theatre, Torquay, on 10 October 2026. Former guitarist of Genesis, Hackett helped shape the band’s progressive sound in the early 70s before opening a solo path that blends rock, classical nuances and world textures. On stage, his playing shifts from finely detailed acoustic figures to sustained electric lines, with arrangements that favor dynamics, contrasts and narrative flow.

This show revisits key moments from his Genesis years alongside highlights from his own catalogue. Expect themes and moods drawn from the band’s classic era, reworked with the clarity and punch of his current group, and set against solo pieces that span symphonic rock and intimate instrumentals. Hackett’s approach gives space to long-form structures, melodic hooks and instrumental dialogues, letting each section breathe without losing momentum. It’s a chance to hear how his signature guitar voice connects the progressive roots of the 70s to his later projects, from atmospheric passages to more direct, riff-led sections, all carried by a tight ensemble shaped for the stage.