A compilation of images depicting Star Wars characters including Yoda are edited onto a film roll, with a background depicting outer space.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert

  • Classical Music
  • Cinema
  • Contemporary Music
  • Sydney Symphony Orchestra
  • Concert Hall
  • Run time: 140 minutes, including a 20 minute interval Subject to change
  • Seating map

The battle for the galaxy intensifies in this thrilling fifth episode of the unfolding saga, with John Williams’ iconic score performed live to film by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

The saga continues, with John Williams’ Oscar®-nominated score brought to life by the full Force of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

As Imperial Forces launch an all-out attack on the Rebel Alliance, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) flee to Cloud City where they are captured by Darth Vader. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) journeys to the mysterious, marshy planet of Dagobah, where the wise Jedi Master Yoda teaches the young hero the ways of the Force.

Little does Luke know that all his Jedi training will be called upon so soon. A stunning revelation – and a seeming life-or-death duel with Darth Vader – await.

Rated PG

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox Film Corp., Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner/Chappell Music. © All rights reserved.

Presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Event details

Program

John WILLIAMS Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Artists

BENJAMIN NORTHEY conductor

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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. 

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