Joe Hisaishi conducting and performing his most cherished works on piano alongside a full orchestra and choirwith film scenes presented on screen, featuring music from Studio Ghibli classics, plus scores from Takeshi Kitano, Isao Takahata films and more.

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Joe Hisaishi

Radio City Music Hall

In the climactic sixth episode of the Star Wars saga, Darth Vader readies the second Death Star to unleash the final blow to the Rebel Alliance. Luke Skywalker joins R2-D2, C-3PO, and Princess Leia to free Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt and launch a desperate attack upon the entire Imperial Fleet.

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi In Concert

David Geffen Hall

La La Land in Concert will be presented live at Radio City Music Hall on Saturday, April 11.

La La Land in Concert

A true holiday favorite that’s fun for the entire family, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’s delightful score performed live to picture by the NY Phil. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an eight-year-old boy who’s accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves.

Home Alone In Concert

The closing party of SPOT Festival, presented by Kaleido festival. 18+ and requires a SPOT wristband. Lineup: Mbizo, Flexitrax, Deb Foam.

SPOT Afterparty – Kaleido Edition

Volume Village

RBAN party at RUST Nightclub celebrating their upcoming collaboration with RUST. DJ lineup: SELMA, Karlitas Way & Fuad. Free entrance until 00:00, 60 DKK 00:00-04:00. 21+.

RBAN – RUST Nightclub

RUST

The Shame Disco. DJ Reform94 throws a youth disco for adults, with the best/worst music from the nineties.

Reform94

Union Scene

A free, family-friendly street dance on the west side of the Stadium of Fire site, featuring a Miner Music DJ spinning tunes from across the decades, held after the fireworks on Independence Day.

Street Dance: Post-Stadium of Fire Celebration

LaVell Edwards Stadium

This Halloween the NY Phil makes Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller all the more spine-tingling with the soundtrack performed live to film. Prepare for chills and terror courtesy of Bernard Herrmann’s haunting music, ranked by the American Film Institute among the Top 5 Greatest Film Scores of All Time.

Psycho In Concert

After the destruction of the Death Star, Darth Vader pursues Luke Skywalker, who is studying the ways of the Force with Jedi Master Yoda. Enter the Star Wars universe with the NY Phil for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert, featuring the Orchestra performing John Williams’s Grammy-winning score live to the film.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert

Recharge your flux capacitor, and get ready to celebrate the 40th anniversary of this 1.21-gigawatt blockbuster like you’ve never seen or heard it before! Join Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox), Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd), and a time-traveling DeLorean as the NY Phil performs Alan Silvestri’s dazzling score while the film plays above on a giant hi-def screen. Plus, enjoy new music added especially for the occasion

Back to the Future in Concert

Join us for a spectacular evening as The New York Pops presents "100 Years of Epic Film Scores" on March 14, 2025, at 8:00 PM in the iconic Carnegie Hall, Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage. Under the baton of esteemed Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, prepare to embark on a musical journey through time. This chronological tribute showcases the most memorable film scores from the past century, ranging from the early classics like "King Kong" and "Psycho" to contemporary blockbusters such as "Gladiator" and "The Avengers."

This unique concert experience promises to bring the magic of cinema to life through the power of music, making it a must-attend event for movie buffs and music lovers alike. Don't miss your chance to experience the grandeur of film music performed by a different kind of orchestra, The New York Pops, known for its exceptional performances and innovative programming.

This event is part of The New York Pops Carnegie Hall Subscription Series and is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable night of epic film scores that have captivated audiences for generations.

100 Years of Epic Film Scores

Carnegie Hall

Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (“Forrest Gump”; “Cast Away”) reunite for “Polar Express,” an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

The Polar Express

St. George Theatre

Best short films of the New York Movie Awards! Please note that this show will not be streaming and can only be seen in person.

Movie Night

Under St Marks Theater

Joe Hisaishi Symphonic Concert: Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao Miyazaki returns to New York City this time at Madison Square Garden on July 11 – July 13. The event celebrates the esteemed partnership between revered composer Joe Hisaishi (Departures, Spirited Away) and beloved filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away). Long-standing friends and collaborators, Hisaishi and Miyazaki have worked together for over thirty years, combining their musical and storytelling talents on eleven films for the renowned production house Studio Ghibli. Hisaishi’s illustrious scores – including those from Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, and the Oscar-winning Spirited Away – will be performed by the American Symphony Orchestra, the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, MasterVoices, and featured soloists Janet Todd, and Mai Fujisawa, conducted by Hisaishi. The music will accompany montages from Miyazaki’s films, breathing new life into their timeless work.

Hisaishi Symphonic Concert: Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao Miyazaki

Madison Square Garden

Experience the enchanting fusion of cinema and live music at the Sound of Silent Film Festival, presented by Access Contemporary Music. Celebrating its 19th year, this one-of-a-kind festival breathes life into new short silent films across a spectrum of genres, including comedies, a dramedy, dramas, animated pieces, and an inventive dance film. Each film is paired with a newly-composed musical score, performed live to create an immersive and unforgettable experience.

Join us for this exclusive event on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 7:30pm, held in the intimate setting of the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre, located at 250 95th Street. The festival promises an evening of captivating storytelling and innovative music, with an expected run time of 90 minutes.

Ticket Information:
- Advance Purchase: $25
- Members/Seniors/Students with valid I.D: $20

Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness the harmonious blend of silent film and live music, all in one spectacular evening. Secure your tickets now and be part of a tradition that continues to redefine the boundaries of film and music.

Sound of Silent Film Festival

Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space

Don’t miss Steven Spielberg’s cinematic masterpiece E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial in Concert with John Williams’ Academy Award®‐winning score performed live to picture by the New York Philharmonic, and experience the magic once more! Constantine Kitsopoulos conducts.

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in Concert

I Mostly Blame Myself is a live Off-Broadway sketch comedy show running for almost 2 years in NYC & LA. It's a series of dark, weird, hilarious sketches ranging from Disney parodies to historical musicals, to some slightly controversial topics you've always wanted to address. Every show is brand new, completely original, and absolutely absurd.

I Mostly Blame Myself

The Players Theatre

For Immediate Release – New York, NY – On March 2nd at 7pm, Composers Concordance presents Music & Film @ Westbeth, an event combining cutting-edge short films with contemporary music composition.

Composers Concordance presents Music & Film @ Westbeth

Westbeth Artists Housing and Center for the Arts

Alfred Hitchcock’s psychological thriller, starring James Stewart and Kim Novak, is a classic exploration of the devastating effects of obsession. The story is all the more gripping thanks to Bernard Herrmann’s harrowing score. Feel the drama in this ultimate "surround-sound" experience, as the film plays on a giant screen above the live orchestra.

Vertigo in Concert

Lincoln Center

Join us for a viewing of Chevalier, a 2023 Searchlight Pictures’ biographical drama based on the life of the titular French-Caribbean musician Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges.

Film Screening: Chevalier

Harlem School of the Arts

Eastman School of Music

Directed by Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, with a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner Tony Kushner, this adaptation of the legendary musical tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City. Featuring an iconic score by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Arthur Laurents, and choreography by Jerome Robbins.

West Side Story (2021) in Concert

Edward Hopper’s work is some of the most recognizable art in America—but who was he, and how did a struggling illustrator create such a bounty of notable work? Through expert interviews, diary entries, and Hopper’s own work, this new film explores the enigmatic personality behind the brush.

Exhibition On Screen: Hopper - An American Love Story

Audiences will be able to relive the magical adventure of Harry Potter’s second year at school like never before. This concert features Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition while the NY Phil performs John Williams’ otherworldly score. Experience the wonder of talking spiders, scolding letters, and giant snakes all over again! See below for how to access tickets.

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Volume Village

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Rust

Reform94

Union Scene

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America's Freedom Festival at Provo

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100 Years of Epic Film Sc...

New York Pops

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Movie Night

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Master Voices

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Symphony Space

E.T. the Extra-Terrestria...

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I Mostly Blame Myself

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Vertigo in Concert

New York Philharmonic

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Gateways Music Festival

West Side Story (2021) in...

New York Philharmonic

Exhibition On Screen: Hop...

Symphony Space

Harry Potter and the Cham...

New York Philharmonic