STAR WARS in Concert - A New Hope

Name: STAR WARS in Concert - A New Hope
Start: 2027-01-02T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2027-01-03T19:30:00+01:00
Location: Der Gasteig HP8

Sat, 2 Jan 2027 — Sun, 3 Jan · 19:30

Der Gasteig HP8, Munich, Germany

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STAR WARS in Concert - A New Hope — Der Gasteig HP8, Munich

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John Williams brings Star Wars in Concert - A New Hope to Munich on Saturday, 2 January 2027 at 19:30 at Der Gasteig HP8. This is one of nine German dates on the tour, where the orchestra performs John Williams's iconic score from the first Star Wars film during a large-screen projection. Gasteig HP8 serves as the temporary home of the Gasteig cultural center in Munich's Sendling district while the main building undergoes renovation; the Munich Philharmonic is based here during this period. The concert merges epic orchestral music with visual storytelling, creating an immersive journey through the galaxy.

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About: John Williams

A living legend of film music, Williams has scored more than 100 movies across a career stretching from the 1960s to today - his themes for Star Wars, Jaws, Indiana Jones and Schindler's List are woven into global popular culture. His latest work is the score for Spielberg's sci-fi thriller Disclosure Day (2026), their 30th collaboration together.

Oscar nominations (record for any living person)

Grammy Awards won

Films scored with Steven Spielberg

100+

Films scored in total

What's new

2026-06
Williams' score for Spielberg's sci-fi thriller Disclosure Day was released on June 12, 2026, marking their 30th film collaboration.
2026-04
The John Williams Performing Arts Center was named in his honor at North Hollywood High School, his alma mater, on April 29, 2026.
2025-10
The Vienna Symphony Orchestra premiered a new concert work by Williams, When the World was Waltzing, conducted by Manfred Honeck, on October 25, 2025.

Tracks

Star Wars - Main Titleone of the most recognizable film themes ever written, 1977

Schindler's List - ThemeOscar-winning score, 1993; widely regarded as among his finest work

Raiders of the Lost Ark - The Raiders Marchiconic Indiana Jones theme, 1981

Jaws - Main TitleOscar-winning two-note motif, 1975; a landmark in film scoring

Disclosure Day - Original Soundtrack30th Spielberg collaboration, released June 12, 2026

Recent shows

Jun 6, 2025 Berliner Philharmonie, Berlin (DE)
Jun 5, 2025 Berliner Philharmonie, Berlin (DE)
Jul 14, 2024 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles (US)

About the venue: Der Gasteig HP8

Gasteig HP8 is the temporary home of the Gasteig cultural centre in München-Sendling, operating while the main Gasteig building on the Isar undergoes renovation. Housed in a former HP8 industrial complex, it hosts the Münchner Philharmoniker, the Munich city library, and a wide range of concerts, theatre performances, and cultural events in its flexible spaces.

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