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The Music of Zimmer vs Williams

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Thursday 18th July

Following a series of sellout shows around the globe, The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams is set to do battle at its most iconic venue yet, Warwick Castle, for an unforgettable outdoor picnic concert.

Watch in awe as The London Concert Orchestra perform epic scores celebrating the two greatest film composers of all time. As the sun sets beyond the castle towers, be transported to cinematic worlds through sound.

Bring along your own picnic or indulge in the delectable offerings from our open-air bars and street food stalls. Settle in for an enchanting evening under the stars followed by a breathtaking firework finale, set to light the night sky beyond this beautiful backdrop, worthy of a Hollywood film! 

E.T.
Harry Potter
Jurassic Park
Star Wars
Inception
Pirates of the Caribbean
The Dark Knight Rises
Batman Begins
Da Vinci Code
Gladiator
Superman
Indiana Jones
Pearl Harbour
The Lion King
Top Gun
Saving Private Ryan
Interstellar

Anthony Inglis - Conductor

London Concert Orchestra

Coro Spezzato - Choir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gates will open at 5:30pm. The event curfew is 10:30pm. Last Entry is 9pm.

Yes, this is a picnic style event so you are permitted to bring food and drink with you. However please take note of the strict restrictions that apply:

 

No glass will be permitted onsite with the exception of sparkling wine (including Champagne, cava, and prosecco) with a maximum size of 750ml (standard bottle size).

 

The following items CAN be brought in to the event:

  • Alcohol, limited to the following quantities per Adult
    1. Up to one litre of wine in unopened plastic or cardboard containers. Larger boxes of wine are permitted if shared between a group and no greater than 1 litre per person.
    2. Or one unopened glass bottle (maximum 750ml) of sparkling wine (which includes Champagne, Prosecco and Cava)
    3. Or 4 cans of beer, cider or pre-mixed spirits
  • Soft Drinks/Water (plastic/cardboard/can)
  • Umbrellas and flag poles up to 1m long
  • Flags (no larger than a3 size)
  • Empty plastic bottles
  • Cigarettes for personal consumption
  • Hampers and cool boxes (no bigger than 40 litres)
  • Plastic/wooden knives / cutlery

Folding Chairs & folding seat sticks (limited to one per person

This event is taking place at Warwick Castle on the Pageant Field.
Warwick Castle, Warwick, CV34 6AH.

Parking is only available to Platinum VIP ticket holders and pre-booked accessible ticket holders. Otherwise there is no parking on site. We encourage you to use public transport or local taxi firms which will take you to the main town centre for drop off and pick up. Official concert car parking will be available in car parks signposted within Warwick Town Centre. Please check for more information closer to the event.

All ages, but under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.

Yes. This event is open air.

 

The event is on a field with disabled access & disabled facilities. Please contact us if you would like to book a space at our disability-friendly stage viewing point away from crowds. This is at no extra charge. Please contact accessibility@warwick-castle.com to find out more.

  • Air Horns
  • Animals (other than guide dogs for blind and / or deaf attendees)
  • Audio visual equipment
  • Barbeques (including disposable barbeques)
  • Bicycles
  • Camping Stoves
  • Candles or naked flames
  • Chinese Lanterns
  • Cheese & bread knives (unless wooden or plastic cutlery)
  • Cinematographic equipment
  • Cork screws
  • Cutlery – metal or ceramic
  • Dangerous or hazardous items
  • Drugs including former legal highs
  • Fires
  • Fireworks
  • Flagpoles – more than 1 metre long
  • Flaming torches
  • Flares
  • Gas or Smoking devices
  • Gazebos, tents or shelters
  • Generators
  • Glass bottles
  • Glass bottles containing sparkling wine (over 750ml)
  • Glass vessels or any form of glassware including perfume bottles
  • Hampers and cool boxes (Over 40 litres)
  • Knives – metal or ceramic
  • Illegal Substances
  • Kites
  • Laser devices
  • Medication (if not recognisable or not accompanied by doctors note/ prescription)
  • Megaphones
  • Nitrous Oxide (NOS/ laughing gas) and any items associated with the taking of NOS
  • Selfie sticks
  • Smoke or gas canisters/cylinders including aerosols and nitrous oxide
  • Sound Systems
  • Spray Cans
  • Tables
  • Umbrellas – more than 1 metre long
  • Unauthorised items for trading including any goods using unauthorised event logos or unofficial tabards
  • Unauthorised professional photographic / recording equipment
  • Unidentifiable substances
  • Unmanned Arial Vehicles (Drones)
  • Unofficial Reflective Jackets
  • Weapons, and anything that might be used as a weapon and / or compromise public safety
  • Zoom lenses

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