Mel Gibson To Celebrate 30 Years Of Oscar-Winning William Wallace Epic Braveheart At Glasgow Event
Mel Gibson will appear at a black-tie dinner event in Glasgow in May to mark the 30th anniversary of the film Braveheart, organisers said. The evening will feature an on-stage interview, cast guests, video clips from the production and an auction of memorabilia tied to the Oscar-winning epic.
Event Details, Tickets And Programme
The Braveheart celebration is scheduled for Sunday 10 May at the Glasgow DoubleTree Hilton. Tickets for the three-course dinner and in-conversation evening are priced from £83 for general admission to £382. 01 for a platinum dinner ticket. The programme will include cast members from Braveheart joining an on-stage interview with the actor and director, and video clips from the production will be shown during the event. An auction of Mel Gibson memorabilia is also planned as part of the evening.
Mel Gibson Onstage: Career Conversation And Organiser Statement
Organisers billed the night as both a career-spanning conversation and a celebration of Braveheart’s 30-year legacy. The promoter An Experience With said: “We’re excited to welcome the legendary Mel Gibson back to Scotland. A true powerhouse actor, director, and producer, Mel has delivered decades of unforgettable films. This world-class black-tie event will be unlike any other, made even more special as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic and powerful film Braveheart. Guests can look forward to top-tier production, exquisite dining, and incredible entertainment all evening long. Don’t miss this special event in Glasgow this May 2026. ”
The on-stage interview will cover Gibson’s work across a number of high-profile films, with stories expected to include his involvement in Mad Max, Lethal Weapon, Apocalypto and Hacksaw Ridge, alongside the focus on Braveheart.
Why Braveheart Still Matters: Awards, Cast And Filming Notes
Braveheart was an international hit and won five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director honours for Mel Gibson. The film’s large ensemble included actors such as Angus Macfadyen, Catherine McCormack, James Cosmo, Brendan Gleeson, Brian Cox, David O’Hara, Tommy Flanagan and Peter Mullan, with additional cast members appearing in key roles.
Production took place from June to October 1994 on location in Scotland and Ireland. Scottish locations used in filming included Glen Nevis, Glen Coe, scenic views over Loch Leven and the Aonach Eagach ridge, while most battle scenes, including Stirling Bridge, were filmed in Ireland after the Irish government supplied 1, 600 army reserves as extras. At a previous event, Gibson said that while filming in Scotland had been “a fantastic experience”, the ground there was not firm enough for the big battle scenes.
Braveheart’s home-video and streaming history remains active: one write-up notes the film is available to stream on Disney+, while another notes it was listed in a free streamer’s “Leaving Soon” section and was available on demand in the U. S. with a free window ending at the close of that month. The film’s release also prompted a surge in tourism to Scotland and remains a touchstone in discussions of large-scale historical filmmaking.
Gibson previously returned to Scotland for a similar event in 2022 and visited a local restaurant after arriving at Glasgow airport; that trip was his first visit to Scotland since the film’s premiere at Stirling Castle in 1995.
