The Best of Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated comes to Dorchester Abbey

The Best of Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated brings a live orchestra and light show to Dorchester Abbey on Thursday 12 November 2026.

The Illuminated Orchestra will perform music from Interstellar, Gladiator, Dune, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Inception, The Lion King, James Bond and Titanic in the abbey’s illuminated surroundings.

The organisers report a 4.7/5 customer rating and 500,000 tickets sold worldwide.

Watch a promotional concert clip

Promotional footage supplied by the organiser.

An evening of film music in a historic setting

Dorchester Abbey’s soaring architecture provides the perfect backdrop for an evening where music and light come together. As the chamber orchestra performs the scores behind some of cinema’s greatest stories, the abbey is transformed by an atmospheric light show that follows every rise and fall of the music.

Two performances are available on the night, at 5.45pm and 8.15pm, so you can choose the time that suits you best. Seats are expected to be popular, so early booking is recommended.

Getting to Dorchester Abbey

The Abbey’s visitor directions give its address as High Street, Dorchester-on-Thames, OX10 7HH. The venue identifies Oxford and Didcot Parkway as nearby rail stations, with onward transport needed to reach the village. Check the return journey before booking an evening performance.

For this event, the Abbey asks drivers to follow yellow signs to dedicated parking and keep village roads and driveways clear. Its parking guidance explains the major-event parking areas and arrangements for disabled parking permits.

The orchestra’s access guidance says wheelchair/accessible tickets are booked through Eventbrite and include admission for a carer. Visitors who need assistance but are not wheelchair users should contact the organiser before booking.

Verified announced UK tour dates

The organiser lists the following stops for this film-music programme. Several venues have more than one performance. Check the official listing for the session you intend to attend.

Announced 2026/27 stops checked on 22 October 2026 against the campaign schedule and UK events listings.

Date	Place and venue	Sessions and status
10 November 2026	London, St Paul’s Cathedral	Upcoming
12 November 2026	Dorchester-on-Thames, Dorchester Abbey	Early and late. Upcoming.
13 November 2026	Newbury, St Nicolas Church	Early and late. Upcoming.
14 November 2026	Sherborne, Sherborne Abbey	Early and late. Upcoming.
18 November 2026	Liverpool, Liverpool Cathedral	Upcoming
25 November 2026	Lincoln, Lincoln Cathedral	Early and late. Upcoming.
5 December 2026	Lancaster, Lancaster Priory	Matinee, early and late. Upcoming.
14 December 2026	Lancing, Lancing College	Early and late. Upcoming.
19 December 2026	Manchester, Manchester Cathedral	Upcoming
21 December 2026	Beverley, Beverley Minster	Early and late. Upcoming.
15 January 2027	Canterbury, Canterbury Cathedral	Upcoming
16 January 2027	Canterbury, Canterbury Cathedral	Upcoming
30 January 2027	Ely, Ely Cathedral	Early and late. Upcoming.
5 February 2027	Durham, Durham Cathedral	Early and late. Upcoming.
19 February 2027	Salisbury, Salisbury Cathedral	Early and late. Upcoming.
5 March 2027	Bury St Edmunds, St Edmundsbury Cathedral	Early and late. Upcoming.
9 April 2027	Gloucester, Gloucester Cathedral	Early and late. Upcoming.
29 May 2027	Cirencester, Parish Church of St John Baptist	Upcoming

Booking questions

Is Hans Zimmer performing?

No appearance by Hans Zimmer is advertised. This is an Illuminated Orchestra tribute programme, combining his music with other film favourites.

Which performance should I book?

Choose either the 5.45pm or 8.15pm concert on Thursday 12 November. The two Eventbrite pages sell tickets for different performances.

Where can I check age guidance and lighting requirements?

Check the selected ticket listing or contact the organiser for age guidance, seating and lighting information before booking.