Even if you haven’t watched a single Star Wars movie, it’s likely that you’ve heard the iconic catchphrase – ‘May the Force be with you’ – at some point.
For the uninitiated, this phrase is a play on words from the catchphrase from every Star Wars mainline movie. As such, the date of 4th May is recognised by fans globally as the commemorative day to celebrate the 49-year-old franchise.
What is Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert?
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There’s nothing quite like experiencing the music of the silver screens, and that’s no exception for the first ever Star Wars movie.
At the Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert in Malaysia, concert-goers will be able to listen to the movie’s music score live, composed by the legendary John Williams performed by the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra led by conductor Gerard Salonga.
Fans can expect famous tracks like Star Wars’ main theme, Princess Leia’s theme, and the iconic Cantina Band theme being performed live.
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Accompanying the orchestral performance are scenes from the film projected on a huge screen behind the orchestra, so you can fully immerse yourself in the expansive music and movie.
The symphonic performance of Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert is presented by Disney Concerts, which holds symphony orchestras around the world for beloved films like Toy Story, Lion King, and The Muppets Christmas Carol.
The concert in Malaysia will take place on 3rd May at 3pm, and 4th May at 8pm.
Image credit: Disney Concerts via Facebook
What are the ticket prices for the concert?
Ticket pricing for the concert will vary depending on seating category, with general seating tickets starting from RM399. Below are the ticket prices for the concert, now on sale over at MPO’s website.
- Suite 2M (includes light refreshments): RM649
- Suite 3 (includes light refreshments): RM599
- Premium: RM549
- A Reserve: RM499
- B Reserve: RM449
- C Reserve: RM399
Meanwhile, there are special discounts available for Malaysians, where you can get 10% off using the code <MYKAD10>. Senior citizens with a MyKad can get 15% off using the code <SENIOR15>.
Other Star Wars events in KL to celebrate ‘May the Fourth’
Besides MPO’s orchestral performance of Star Wars: A New Hope, the Star Wars Malaysia Fan Club has organised Star Wars Day 2026, a Star Wars fans charity event held in Sunway Pyramid on 2nd and 3rd May.
Image credit: @starwarsmfc via Instagram
Fans attending the event can expect official Star Wars merchandise from brands such as Hasbro, Funko, Lego, and Miniso. Merchandise aside, there will also be cosplay appearances, and an art auction too.
The Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert is coming to Malaysia on ‘May the Fourth’
Hearing the beautiful score of Star Wars performed by a live orchestra with scenes on the big screens from A New Hope side by side, will probably make the audience – fans or not – moved by the beauty of music and film together.
Cover image adapted from: Lucasfilm