A live performance of otherworldly dark fantasy film music, brought to life by the Illuminated Orchestra, beneath the glow of a giant moon

Event description

A spellbinding live concert celebrating the music from cinema’s most whimsical and eerie masterpieces – from Tim Burton’s gothic fantasy films to cult classics of the dark and magical.

General Info

Brangwyn Hall, Swansea

Thursday 8th October 2026

Entry from: 18:15

Start time: 19:30

End Time: 21:10

The advised age of the concert is 8+

Programme

80 minutes of spine-tingling Tim Burton and dark fantasy music, performed live by an 18-piece chamber orchestra of first-class, classically trained musicians and evocative live vocals, and featuring unforgettable themes from:

• The Nightmare Before Christmas

• Edward Scissorhands

• Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

• Corpse Bride

• Alice in Wonderland

• Batman

• Beetlejuice

• Labyrinth

• Wednesday

• The Addams Family & Many More!

From the creators of The Best of Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated - Customer Reviewed: 4.7 / 5 . This brand-new orchestral journey dives into the magic, mischief, and melancholy of dark fantasy cinema.

Please note that in-line with normal consumer standards for ticket purchases, tickets for The Illuminated Orchestra are non-refundable, unless we move the event or cancel it. Should you no longer be able to attend, you are welcome to gift your tickets onwards as we do not use names on the tickets as a condition of entry.

Disclaimer: The Illuminated Orchestra and its events are not affiliated with the films and composers listed. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Description supplied by the event organiser.