Music of Hans Zimmer - performed by Lords of the Sound

Name: Music of Hans Zimmer - performed by Lords of the Sound
Start: 2026-10-12T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-12T20:00:00+02:00
Location: STARLIGHT EXPRESS-THEATER BOCHUM

took place · 12 Oct 2026

STARLIGHT EXPRESS-THEATER BOCHUM, Germany

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Lords of the Sound perform iconic works by Hans Zimmer at Starlight Express Theater in Bochum on Monday, 12 October 2026 at 20:00. This is one of nine German dates on the tour, bringing together music from the greatest films in a single evening. The theater, built specifically for Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, holds approximately 1,600 seats and provides an exceptional venue for this repertoire. The hall's acoustics perfectly capture the scale and drama of these film compositions.

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About: Hans Zimmer

Frankfurt-born composer Hans Zimmer brings his 'The Next Level' arena show to Europe - a three-hour live performance featuring his band of 20+ musicians, electronic soundscapes and scores from Dune, Interstellar, The Dark Knight and beyond.

500+

film/media projects scored, combined box office over $30B

600K

fans at European 'The Next Level' tour shows by April 2026

1.2M

total viewers of 'The World of Hans Zimmer' concert series to date

Academy Awards won (plus 3 Golden Globes, 5 Grammys)

What's new

2026-06
The 'Hans Zimmer Live - The Next Level' tour extended to Japan and Australia, with Yokohama tickets going on general sale August 7, 2026, and five Australian arena dates announced for October 2026.
2026-04
By April 2026, the European leg of 'The Next Level' tour had completed 50 sold-out shows across 17 countries, drawing 600,000 fans.
2026-03
'The World of Hans Zimmer - The Immersive Symphony' began its spring 2026 European tour, performing nearly 40 concerts across Luxembourg, France, Austria, Germany and Switzerland.

Tour

TurinIstanbulYokohamaPerthAdelaideBrisbaneMelbourneSydneyGlasgowManchesterLeedsBirminghamLondonParisViennaPrague

Tracks

Timefrom Inception (2010); one of his most-streamed compositions and a live concert staple

Now We Are Freefrom Gladiator (2000); won the Golden Globe for Best Original Score

He's a Piratefrom Pirates of the Caribbean (2003); arena singalong moment on every live tour

No Time for Cautionfrom Interstellar (2014); the church-organ sequence is one of the most-requested live moments

Dune (Main Theme)from Dune: Part One (2021, Academy Award winner); Dune block described as the heaviest section of the 2026 live show

Recent shows

Sep 20, 2026 Taipei Arena, Taipei (TW)
Sep 19, 2026 Kaohsiung Arena, Kaohsiung City (TW)
Sep 16, 2026 PIA ARENA MM, Yokohama (JP)

About: Lords of the Sound

Founded in Ukraine in 2014, Lords of the Sound stages full-scale symphonic shows built around beloved film and game scores - think Hans Zimmer, Howard Shore and John Williams performed live with choir, soloists and dramatic visuals. The orchestra has sold out venues across Europe and made its US debut in March 2026.

66K

Instagram followers

27K+

Facebook page likes (main page)

50+

Concerts per year

300+

Works in repertoire

What's new

2026-03
Lords of the Sound made their US debut in March 2026 with 'The Music of Hans Zimmer' tour, performing at venues including Town Hall in New York, Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis and several other East Coast and Midwest cities.
2026-01
The orchestra toured Polish cities in January 2026, including a concert at the ICE Krakow Congress Centre on 22 January.
2026-01
Lords of the Sound performed in Israel in January 2026 with programs including 'Harry's Magic Symphony' and other thematic shows.

Tour

KrakówViennaInnsbruckLinzSalzburgPragueBrnoOstravaBratislavaWarsawNew YorkIndianapolisAlbanyRochesterBuffaloHasselt

Tracks

The Music of Hans ZimmerFlagship concert program featuring scores from Dune, Interstellar, Gladiator, The Dark Knight and more; the show that drove sold-out European and US tours.

Hogwarts Magic SymphonyHarry Potter-themed program combining music by Williams, Doyle, Hooper and Desplat with visual projections; one of the orchestra's most popular shows.

The Lord of the Rings in ConcertFull symphonic tribute to Howard Shore's Oscar-winning trilogy score, performed with choir and soloists.

Music is ComingEpic crossover program covering Game of Thrones, The Witcher, Dune, Star Wars, Avatar and other major franchises.

Electro SymphonyLaunched in 2024; blends live classical instruments with electronic music, the orchestra's most recent genre experiment.

About the venue: STARLIGHT EXPRESS-THEATER BOCHUM

The Starlight Express Theater in Bochum is a purpose-built arena dedicated exclusively to Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical "Starlight Express," which has been running here since 1988. The venue seats around 1,600 spectators and features a spectacular roller-skating track that winds through the auditorium. It is one of the longest-running musical productions in the world.

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