Carrot Productions Announces 'Aardman In Concert'

Aardman is one of the UK's.. nay, the world's most beloved animation studios. Their stop-motion films, shorts and specials have been charming audiences for many decades now. 2026 marks the studio's 50th Anniversary. And to celebrate the occasion, Carrot Productions have announced Aardman In Concert, a major new touring production in association with Aardman.

The landmark 50th Anniversary show will tour the UK between May and October 2026, bringing Aardman's most loved characters to the big screen with live orchestration and a special appearance from Wallace and Gromit themselves.

Aardman In Concert will visit concert halls, festivals and cultural venues across the country, celebrating iconic characters that generations of families have grown up with, amplified by the power of a live orchestra. Audiences of all ages are invited to enjoy classic moments from Wallace and Gromit, Morph, Shaun The Sheep, Creature Comforts and more.

The first half of the performance offers a celebration of Aardman's 50-year history. It opens with a brand-new montage sequence and score, created especially for the event, showcasing the highlights from Wallace and Gromit's greatest capers, Shaun The Sheep's funniest moments and characters who have become part of everyday life.

The second half features a screening of either The Wrong Trousers or A Matter Of Loaf And Death, each accompanied by a full Orchestra. Screenings will vary by venue, check with your local box-office for details.

In The Wrong Trousers, Wallace’s decision to take in a lodger leads to chaos when the coolly calculating Feathers McGraw hatches a daring criminal plan, sending Gromit into a race against time to save his hapless owner. A Matter of Loaf and Death finds the duo running a bakery and stumbling into danger once again, as Wallace is distracted by a romance with Piella Bakewell and Gromit steps up to foil a serial killer and save the day.

Together, the films and music form a joyful celebration of British storytelling, craft and humour, providing an opportunity for families to laugh together, share memories and pass on characters that have been part of our lives for decades.

“Celebrating 50 years of Aardman with a live orchestra feels incredibly special, "says Rachel Whibley, Managing Director of Carrot Productions "These are characters many of us grew up with, and now we’re seeing families bring their own children to experience them live. Creating something that parents, children and grandparents can enjoy together is exactly what Carrot, and our friends at Aardman, are about.”

“What better way to continue our longstanding partnership with Carrot Productions than celebrating our 50th anniversary together, allowing fans of all ages the chance to experience our favourite Aardman moments from the last 50 years in such a joyful and uplifting concert, while introducing children to the wonder of a live orchestra, " said Molly Van Den Brink, Senior Attractions & Live Experiences Manager at Aardman.

The show builds on the successful creative partnership of Aardman and Carrot Productions, including Wallace and Gromit's Musical Marvels, a 38-date tour in 2019. That production premiered at the National Film and Television School, and was attended by Nick Park and Julian Nott, who both studied and met there, and where A Grand Day Out was first concieved.

Between May 1 and October 26, Aardman In Concert will tour a wide variety of venues with performances in Birmingham, London, Salisbury, Guildford, Bristol, Glossop, St Albans, Budleigh and Chester.

Aardman in Concert Tour Dates:

1 May - Birmingham Town Hall, Birmingham
2 May - Cadogan Hall, London
3 May - Salisbury City Hall, Salisbury
4 May - G Live, Guildford
11 June - Bristol Beacon, Bristol
15 June - Glossop Music Festival, Glossop
19 June - Glossop Music Festival, Glossop
20 June - Glossop Music Festival, Glossop
27 June - The Alban Theatre, St Albans
3 July - Budleigh Music Festival, Budleigh
26 Oct - Storyhouse, Chester

You can buy tickets for any performance here.