Toy Story in Concert 30 Years & Beyond

16 – 19 July 2025

In the Concert Hall

Classical Music

Experience this groundbreaking family favourite like never before, as we celebrate its 30th anniversary by travelling to infinity…and beyond!

A landmark in animation, Toy Story is beloved worldwide for its compelling characters, extraordinary storytelling, stunning visuals and the music of Randy Newman.

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Experience this groundbreaking family favourite like never before, as we celebrate its 30th anniversary by travelling to infinity… and beyond!

Ever wonder what toys do when people aren't around? Toy Story answers that question with a fantastic fun-filled journey, viewed mostly through the eyes of two rival toys – Woody, the lanky, likable cowboy, and Buzz Lightyear, the fearless space ranger.  Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. 

But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the comically-mismatched duo eventually learn to put aside their differences, and they find themselves on a hilarious adventure-filled mission where the only way they can survive is to form an uneasy alliance.  

Led by Nicholas Buc, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra perform the soundtrack live to screen at the Sydney Opera House, bringing Woody, Buzz and all of your favourite characters to life.

Presentation Licensed by Disney Concerts © Disney

Presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Artists

Sydney Symphony Orchestra
NEWMAN Toy Story

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