The Music of Harry Potter– Live in Concert
Cinema Festival Symphonics / Stephen Ellery
For 25 years, the »Harry Potter« films have captivated people around the world and across generations. The iconic film music, composed by John Williams, Patrick Doyle, Nicolas Hooper and Alexander Desplat, is a particular contributor to this. Almost everyone can hum along to the famous»‘Hedwig’s Theme«, which is now considered the main melody of the film series – and get goosebumps in the process!
»The Music of Harry Potter - Live in Concert« is a magical evening of a very special kind. It combines the musical highlights of the »Harry Potter« films and the play »Harry Potter and the Cursed Child« to create a unique experience.
Using state-of-the-art technology, the large ensemble of the Cinema Festival Symphonics will take Harry Potter fans on a musical journey through all eight »‘Harry Potter« films. Soloists, choir and orchestra will celebrate the unique sonic force that fully immerses you in the world of magic and, together with elaborate screen animations and visual effects, ensures a rollercoaster of emotions.
Pure goosebumps when »Hedwig’s Theme« transports the audience to Hogwarts or the choir performs »‘Double Trouble«. »The Night Bus« creates an exuberant atmosphere with the speedy ride of the travelling knight. Things get mystical with »Black Lake«, when the audience dives into the Black Lake and the realm of the water people with Harry.
Finally, there is not a dry eye in the house when Hermione disappears from her parents’ lives in »Obliviate« and the whole of Hogwarts bids farewell to its beloved headmaster in »Dumbledore’s Farewell«.
Performers
Cinema Festival Symphonics
conductor Stephen Ellery
Programme
»The Music of Harry Potter«
Promoter: Highlight Concerts GmbH
Location
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Laeiszhalle
Großer Saal
Since 1908, the Laeiszhalle has been a meeting place for Hamburg's musical life. The neo-baroque Laeiszhalle Grand Hall accommodates over 2,000 guests. (Please note: The Laeiszhalle is a separate concert hall located three kilometres away from the Elbphilharmonie.)
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Cloakrooms
Strollers, prams, wheeled walkers, walking-stick umbrellas, bags sized A3 (42 cm x 30 cm) or above, sport bags, backpacks and luggage must be checked in at the cloakroom.
Jackets and handbags may be taken into the hall.
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Toilet Facilities
Facilities for ladies are located behind the cloakrooms on all floors. Facilities for gentlemen can be found on the landing between the floors, also located behind the cloakrooms.
A fully accessible toilet for persons with mobility disabilities is located behind the cloakroom on the ground floor (Parkett links).
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Getting here & parking
Laeiszhalle Hamburg
Johannes-Brahms-Platz
20355 HamburgThe Laeiszhalle can be easily reached by bus, underground and bicycle.
The nearest stops include:
Underground line U2: Gänsemarkt / Messehallen
Underground line U1: Stephansplatz
Bus 3, X35, 112: Johannes-Brahms-Platz
Bus X3: U Gänsemarkt (Valentinskamp)
Bus 4, 5, 109: StephansplatzStadtRAD (public city bicycle) station: Sievekingplatz / Gorch-Fock-Wall
There are bicycle stands available in front of the Laeiszhalle.Gänsemarkt multistorey car park: Dammtorwall / Welckerstrasse
Rate per hour or part thereof: €4.50
Night rate (18:00–06:00): maximum €11
24-hour rate: maximum €30Please note: There are several construction sites in the immediate vicinity of the Laeiszhalle which may make it difficult to get to the concert. Please therefore plan enough time for your journey to the concert.
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Laeiszhalle is not at the Elbphilharmonie
The Laeiszhalle is a separate concert hall located three kilometres away from the Elbphilharmonie.
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Arrival time
We suggest visitors arrive at the Laeiszhalle main entrance not later than 30 minutes before the start of the concert or event. Late seating is not guaranteed and latecomers may not be admitted to the concert hall.
The entrance of the Recital Hall is located on Gorch-Fock-Wall.
Admission times Grand Hall and Recital Hall:
Events without pre-concert talk:
Foyer: 60 minutes before the start of the event
Hall: 30 minutes before the start of the eventEvents with pre-concert talk:
Foyer: 90 minutes before the start of the event
Hall: 15 minutes before the start of the talkIf a pre-concert talk is offered for this event, it is noted above under PROGRAMME.
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Accessibility
All halls and spaces are accessible for visitors with disabilities. More information at www.elbphilharmonie.de/en/accessibility.
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Photography and video recordings
Photography is permitted at the Laeiszhalle for private purposes only. Please respect the privacy of other visitors and help ensure an undisturbed concert experience for all guests and artists. Employees and artists may not be photographed.
Photography, audio or video recordings of concerts and events are strictly prohibited.
Event-related video recordings or photographs for editorial or commercial purposes must be authorised by the Press Office of the Elbphilharmonie and Laeiszhalle.

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