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An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight returns to Manchester after a sell-out concert in 2025.
Expect an enchanting live performance of whimsical and otherworldly dark fantasy film music, brought to life by the Illuminated Orchestra, beneath the glow of a giant moon 🌖✨
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.
📍 Opera House, Manchester
🗓 24th October 2026
🎻 Programme 🎻
75 minutes of spine-tingling, heartwarming, and otherworldly 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 🌖
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.
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Event venue
The Opera House, 9 5 the Musical, Quay Street, Manchester, M3 3HP, United Kingdom
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