The Sound of Hans Zimmer & John Williams

Name: The Sound of Hans Zimmer & John Williams
Start: 2027-03-24T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2027-03-24T21:30:00+01:00
Location: Gewandhaus zu Leipzig

Wed, 24 Mar 2027 · 19:30

Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, Germany

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The Sound of Hans Zimmer & John Williams — Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, Leipzig

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Hans Zimmer brings the concert "The Sound of Hans Zimmer & John Williams" to Gewandhaus zu Leipzig on Wednesday, 24 March 2027 at 19:30. The Gewandhaus is one of the world's most renowned concert halls and home to the Gewandhausorchester, one of the oldest civic orchestras. The evening features iconic film scores composed by two of Hollywood's greatest composers. Leipzig is one of nine German dates on Zimmer's tour, which also includes Hamburg, Bochum, Heidelberg, Mannheim, Stuttgart, Munich, and Leverkusen.

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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

Apr 1, 2026 MEO Arena, Lisbon (PT)
Mar 31, 2026 MEO Arena, Lisbon (PT)
Mar 29, 2026 Movistar Arena, Madrid (ES)

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

Sep 4, 2026 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles (US)
Feb 22, 2024 Isaac Stern Auditorium, New York (US)
Dec 12, 2023 Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh (US)

About the venue: Gewandhaus zu Leipzig

The Gewandhaus zu Leipzig is one of the world's most renowned concert halls, home to the Gewandhausorchester, one of the oldest civic orchestras in the world. The current building, opened in 1981 on Augustusplatz, is the third to bear the name and seats over 1,900 in its Grand Hall. It hosts symphonic concerts, chamber music, and major classical events year-round.

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