The Best of John Williams
Embark on a captivating journey through the cinematic brilliance of John Williams’ iconic film scores with the London Concert Orchestra.
Feel the thrill of Jurassic Park and immerse yourself in the magical world of Harry Potter in a symphonic showcase of John Williams’ most beloved works.
The London Concert Orchestra brings to life the unforgettable melodies that have shaped the cinematic experiences of audiences worldwide, and transports you through the emotional landscapes of Williams’ compositions.
Featuring music from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Terminal, The Witches of Eastwick, Schindler’s List, Munich and Hook.
Performers
London Concert Orchestra
Anthony Inglis conductor
Repertoire
John Williams: Theme from Jaws; Flight to Neverland from Hook; Sayuri's theme from Memoirs of a Geisha; Harry's Wondrous World from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone; A Prayer for Peace (Avner's theme) from Munich; Devil's dance from The Witches of Eastwick; Main theme from The Fabelmans; March from Raiders of the Lost Ark; Main theme from The Terminal; Main theme (Rebel Blockade Runner) from Star Wars
Interval
John Williams: Adventures on Earth from E.T., Main theme from Jurassic Park, Main theme from Schindler's List, Main theme from Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Imperial March (Darth Vader's theme) from Star Wars (Empire Strikes Back), Princess Leia's theme from Star Wars, Duel of the fates from Star Wars (Phantom Menace)
Need to know
For your visit
This event is held at the Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre
The Royal Festival Hall is open six days a week.
Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 11pm
Monday, closed.
Plan your visit
The Royal Festival Hall is home to our largest auditorium as well as The Clore Ballroom, National Poetry Library, Members’ Lounge, Festival Bar & Kitchen, Ballroom Cafe and Skylon restaurant.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues. More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.
We’re cash-free
Please note that we’re unable to accept cash payments across our venues.
Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
On Level 2 of our Royal Festival Hall you can grab a slice of life by the Thames with drinks and freshly made pizza at our Festival Bar & Kitchen which opens out onto our Riverside Terrace. You can grab a coffee and a slice of freshly made cake from our Ballroom Cafe. Or alternatively enjoy destination dining in the restaurant at Skylon.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.