Billy Corgan has announced a run of UK & European dates for ‘A Night Of Mellon Collie And Infinite Sadness’, an “orchestral & operatic rendering” of The Smashing Pumpkins’ iconic 1995 album.

Following a seven date run at the Lyric Opera of Chicago last year, the iconic frontman will be bringing the show overseas for the first time.

Taking place in September, the show has been composed by Billy himself, and will feature him performing alongside world class soloists and orchestras.

Paying homage to the era-defining album with re-imagined versions of the classic songs, the run will include two evenings at London’s Royal Festival Hall before shows in Antwerp, Paris and Madrid.

Take a look at the full list of dates below.

SEPTEMBER

1: LONDON Royal Festival Hall
2: LONDON Royal Festival Hall
6: ANTWERP Queen Elisabeth Hall (2 Shows)
8: PARIS Salle Pleyel
9: PARIS Salle Pleyel
11: MADRID Palacio Vistalegre

Speaking on the shows, Billy has said:

“The success of translating Mellon Collie into operatic and classical form has been one of the most satisfying experiences of my life. Where on each of the 7 sold out nights in Chicago we’d finish within the raucous wave of a standing ovation. So to now take it on the road, and to Europe, too says this magical dream doesn’t have to end.” 

Conductor James Lowe has added:

“It has been so gratifying to discover how the nuances and layers of Mellon Collie reveal themselves in fresh new ways in these symphonic, choral and operatic settings. To now have the opportunity to perform this work in Europe with world class musicians in such important venues is nothing short of thrilling.”