Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), one of the UK’s most influential electronic bands, are set to bring their acclaimed live show to the Isle of Man with a special performance at the Villa Marina’s Royal Hall on August 2 next year.

The date marks a significant highlight in the island’s 2026 live music calendar and offers fans a rare chance to see the pioneering duo in an intimate and historic setting.

Formed in the Wirral and known for reshaping the sound of the 1980s, OMD rose to global fame with genre-defining albums including Organisation (1980), Architecture and Morality (1981), and Dazzle Ships (1983).

Their innovative blend of experimental electronics and pop melody produced some of the decade’s most iconic hits, such as ‘Enola Gay’, ‘Souvenir’, and ‘Maid of Orleans’. The band later achieved major US success in 1986 with ‘If You Leave’, featured in the classic film Pretty in Pink’s soundtrack.

After celebrating their 40th anniversary, OMD returned with new creative force in 2023 through ‘Bauhaus Staircase’, widely praised as one of their most political and inventive albums in years. The release reaffirmed the group’s ability to evolve while staying true to their unmistakable sound.

Since then, OMD have been enjoying one of the strongest periods of their career, completing their biggest UK tour in 2024.

This included a landmark headline show at London’s O2 Arena, as well as performing sold-out and critically acclaimed US dates, including festival appearances and consecutive nights at LA’s Greek Theatre.

Organisers say their upcoming Royal Hall performance promises an electrifying evening filled with energy, nostalgia, and decades of synth-pop mastery. Fans can expect a set packed with beloved hits alongside standout tracks from their recent work.

Tickets, priced at £45 are on sale now at the VillaGaiety website, in person at the Villa Marina or Welcome Centre or by calling 600555.