David Bowie's landmark 1978 Isolar II World Tour is heading to the big screen: "David Bowie: Stage", an immersive arena experience built from previously unseen 35mm concert footage, will have its world premiere at Berlin's Uber Arena on February 14, 2027, as part of the 77th Berlin International Film Festival (February 10-21, 2027). The footage was shot by David Hemmings across three nights at London's Earls Court - June 29, June 30 and July 1, 1978 - and sat untouched in the Bowie archive for almost 50 years.
The lost reels were unearthed by filmmaker Brett Morgen (Moonage Daydream, Montage of Heck) roughly a decade ago while he was researching Moonage Daydream. Since then, the material has been reconfigured, edited, colour-graded and hand-painted over the better part of ten years, with longer uninterrupted takes designed to mimic a real-time live performance. The film captures David Bowie touring behind 1977's "Heroes", backed by a band including lead guitarist Adrian Belew, rhythm guitarist and musical director Carlos Alomar, bassist George Murray, drummer Dennis Davis, keyboardist Roger Powell, pianist Sean Mayes and electric violinist Simon House. According to reports, the repertoire includes examples such as "Ziggy Stardust", "Rebel Rebel", "Suffragette City", "Fame", "The Jean Genie" and "Heroes", alongside material from Low and "Heroes" - examples only, not a confirmed full setlist.
David Bowie 'Stage' - Key Facts
Project: "David Bowie: Stage" - an immersive arena experience built from previously unseen 35mm footage of the 1978 Isolar II World Tour, which supported Bowie's 1977 album "Heroes".
Footage: Shot by David Hemmings across three Earls Court, London dates: June 29, June 30 and July 1, 1978. The reels sat untouched in the Bowie archive for nearly 50 years.
Director-Restoration: Brett Morgen (Moonage Daydream, Montage of Heck) unearthed the footage about ten years ago while researching Moonage Daydream; roughly a decade of reconfiguring, editing, colour-grading and hand-painting, with longer uninterrupted takes to mimic a real-time live performance.
World Premiere: Uber Arena, Berlin, February 14, 2027 - part of the 77th Berlin International Film Festival (February 10-21, 2027). Produced by Wonderworld with the David Bowie Estate and Brett Morgen; Rob Hallett (ex-AEG Live international president) joined Wonderworld in 2024.
Creative Team: Lighting by Patrick Woodroffe (Rolling Stones, Elton John); immersive 7.1 surround mix by Oscar winner Paul Massey (Bohemian Rhapsody, No Time To Die, Moonage Daydream) on a Clair Global system; transparent LED screens.
Tickets: Presale October 28, 2026 (9am GMT / 10am CET) via Eventim; general sale October 30, 2026.
Tour Dates: European dates in May 2027; UK dates including an Earls Court return in June-July 2027; then a wider international run.
Setlist (examples only, not confirmed): "Ziggy Stardust", "Rebel Rebel", "Suffragette City", "Fame", "The Jean Genie", "Heroes", plus Low/"Heroes" material. Band: Adrian Belew (lead guitar), Carlos Alomar (rhythm guitar, musical director), George Murray (bass), Dennis Davis (drums), Roger Powell (keyboards, synth), Sean Mayes (piano), Simon House (electric violin).
David Bowie: On Tour Exhibition - Key Facts
Exhibition: "David Bowie: On Tour" - a V&A touring archive exhibition of around 100 archive highlights.
Venue: V&A Dundee, Gallery 2.
Dates: Opens November 4, 2026; runs to February 15, 2027. First of five UK venues.
Highlights: Costumes, instruments, photography, handwritten lyrics, Polaroids, the Ziggy-era acoustic guitar, unrealised scripts and The Next Day/Blackstar material.
Curator: Harriet Reed.
Tour: After Dundee, the exhibition travels to Blackpool, County Durham, Hull and Bristol, running into 2028.
Bowie80: The exhibition forms part of Bowie80 - the celebration of David Bowie's 80th birthday on January 8, 2027.
Watch the Official Video
Below is the official "Heroes" music video from the Isolar II era - the same period the Stage footage comes from. Please note: no Stage concert footage is publicly streaming yet, so this is the official era video rather than footage from the new film.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Bowie "Stage"?
An immersive arena experience built from previously unseen 35mm footage of David Bowie's 1978 Isolar II World Tour, restored and reconfigured over roughly a decade by filmmaker Brett Morgen.
When and where does it premiere?
The world premiere takes place at Berlin's Uber Arena on February 14, 2027, as part of the 77th Berlin International Film Festival, with further European, UK and international dates to follow.
Who restored the footage?
Brett Morgen (Moonage Daydream, Montage of Heck), who unearthed the reels about ten years ago and spent the better part of a decade editing, colour-grading and hand-painting them.
What is the "On Tour" exhibition?
A V&A touring archive exhibition, "David Bowie: On Tour", opening at V&A Dundee on November 4, 2026 and running to February 15, 2027, with around 100 archive highlights including costumes, instruments and handwritten lyrics.
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