Star Wars 50th Anniversary

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is performing at the Brighton Dome on Thursday 8 April 2027 for the Star Wars 50th Anniversary concert. This event is a dedicated celebration of the music composed by John Williams for the film saga, covering the five decades since the original release of Episode IV: A New Hope in 1977. The orchestra will be performing under the direction of Pete Harrison, who will lead the ensemble through the various themes that have defined the series from its inception to the present day. It is a significant undertaking, as the music of the saga has evolved alongside the films themselves, and this concert aims to present that progression through a live orchestral performance.

The programme is structured to highlight the musical legacy of the films. The organisers describe the evening as a way to have "the Force be with us" while they perform the iconic tracks that accompanied George Lucas’s space opera. They have highlighted the selection as a collection of some of the best film music ever written, focusing on the orchestral arrangements that have become central to the identity of the franchise. Because the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is touring this specific programme to other venues, including dates in Poole and Exeter, this concert offers a chance to hear these arrangements performed live by a full symphonic ensemble. The focus remains entirely on the score, allowing the audience to hear the textures and complexity of Williams' work in a concert hall setting.

If you are planning to attend, the doors at the Brighton Dome open at 18:45, and the performance is scheduled to start at 19:30. Tickets are available at a range of prices: £22, £30, £35, £41, and £53. Members of the Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival are eligible for a £2 discount on full-price tickets, which can be applied when logged into the venue's booking system.