Celebrate Star Wars Day: Get NY Philharmonic tickets for ‘Return of the Jedi’
The New York Philharmonic will perform John Williams' score for 'Return of the Jedi' live during screenings of the film at David Geffen Hall from June 24 to June 27, 2026. This event is part of the orchestra's 'Art of the Score' series, which pairs classic films with live musical accompaniment. Tickets are available starting at $215, with prices varying by date and seating.
- ▪The New York Philharmonic will perform the 'Return of the Jedi' score live in sync with the film at David Geffen Hall.
- ▪Performances are scheduled for June 24–27, 2026, as part of the 'Art of the Score' series.
- ▪Ticket prices start at $215 including fees, with variations based on date and seating location.
- ▪In 2017, the New York Philharmonic performed the 'A New Hope' score live, receiving enthusiastic audience response.
- ▪Other films in the 'Art of the Score' series include 'Encanto,' 'Get Out,' 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,' and 'Amadeus.'
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Ticket Sales Celebrate Star Wars Day: Get NY Philharmonic tickets for ‘Return of the Jedi’ By Matt Levy Published May 4, 2026, 2:39 p.m. ET Getty Images SeatGeek is the official music concert Ticketing Partner of the New York Post. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. On May 25, 1983, “Return of the Jedi” hit multiplexes all over the United States. The final chapter in the original “Skywalker Saga” — after “A New Hope” and “The Empire Strikes Back,” of course — put a bow on the blockbuster three-film series while delivering iconic scenes like Jabba the Hutt’s enslavement of Leia, Han Solo’s liberation from Carbonite and Luke’s climactic and emotional lightsaber duel with his father…
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