Fifty years on from the original film's release, Star Wars is coming to Glasgow for a night that swaps the usual cinema experience for something far more live. Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert, presented by Senbla and Disney Concerts, lands at The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Sunday 27 March 2027 at 7:30pm, and it is exactly what the title promises: a screening of the complete film with John Williams' Oscar-winning score performed live by an orchestra.
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For anyone who has spent years humming the Imperial March or the Main Theme, this is the version of the film that actually does the music justice. Instead of the usual speakers, the score is played live in the room, which changes the whole feel of the movie. It is part of a wider UK tour marking the 50th anniversary of the 1977 original, with stops at Sheffield City Hall on Sunday 21 March and Birmingham Symphony Hall on Thursday 25 March before it reaches Glasgow.
The venue is a big part of the appeal. The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, at 2 Sauchiehall Street in the city centre, was built in 1990 when Glasgow held the European City of Culture title and has since become one of Scotland's most prestigious halls, and it is the home of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. The Main Auditorium takes in up to 2,000 people, with some sources pushing that figure as high as 2,475, so it is a proper room for a score of this scale. It sits right at the top of Buchanan Street in the middle of the shopping district, which makes it easy to get to.
On the practical side, there are a few things worth knowing before you book. The film is rated U, so it is family-friendly, though anyone under 14 needs to be accompanied by an adult and some venues may not admit under-3s into the auditorium. The whole thing runs to about 2 hours and 35 minutes, including one interval, so it is a full evening rather than a quick drop-in. Photography and recording are strictly off-limits, and the film may include flashing images, so it is worth keeping that in mind if you are sensitive to them.
Tickets are the next thing to sort. They are priced at £82.70, £62.54, £50.22, and £37.90, with a 12% booking fee and a £1.50 restoration levy built in. Presale opens on Thursday 29 October at 10am through Disney, Ticketmaster and the venue, with general sale following on Friday 30 October at 10am. All tickets are emailed out 14 days before the show, so if yours have not arrived 48 hours before the performance, Guest Services can be reached on 0800 640 8101, and the Box Office is on 0141 353 8000.
One final note for the night itself: there is no parking at the venue, so you will want to plan ahead. Concert Square Car Park and the Buchanan Galleries Car Park, which closes at 9pm, are the closest options, with hourly parking also available on Meter Street. The hall itself is well set up for access, with accessible toilets, assistance dogs welcome, induction loops in the Main and New Halls, and wheelchair access via the Killermont Street north entrance with a lift to every floor. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
Published Date
29 October 2026
