Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert

  • Classical Music
  • Cinema
  • Contemporary Music
  • Sydney Symphony Orchestra
  • Concert Hall
  • Seating map

Sydney Symphony Presents

Experience the iconic adventure that launched the legendary Star Wars franchise, accompanied by the full Force of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams’ Oscar®-winning score live to film.

Luke Skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy in Star Wars: A New Hope.

Nineteen years after the formation of the Empire, Luke is thrust into the struggle of the Rebel Alliance when he meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet of Tatooine. Obi-Wan begins Luke’s Jedi training as Luke joins him on a daring mission to rescue the beautiful Rebel leader Princess Leia from the clutches of Darth Vader and the evil Empire.

Witness the Star Wars universe come to life with this extraordinary score performed live in concert at the Sydney Opera House.

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Presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Event details

Programme

JOHN WILLIAMS Star Wars: A New Hope

Artist information

NICHOLAS BUC conductor

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Attending this event

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Concert Hall

The Concert Hall is located beneath the largest of Sydney Opera House’s roof sails, filling the upper levels of the west side of the building. Best accessed through the covered concourse. 

All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators).

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