Concert

The Lord of the Rings

Name: The Lord of the Rings
Start: 2026-09-30T18:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-01T18:30:00+00:00
Location: John Cain Arena, Melbourne

The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert

Date

30 September to 1 October 2026

6:30 pm

Venue

John Cain Arena

Tickets

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Celebrating an epic quarter century since the release of the iconic Academy Award-winning film, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, fans can now immerse themselves in the spectacular 25th anniversary concert, with Howard Shore’s original scores performed LIVE to the epic motion picture.

Composer Howard Shore brings J.R.R. Tolkien’s literary imagination to vivid life with his Academy and GRAMMY Award-winning score. Shore’s music expresses Peter Jackson’s film as an immense symphonic work, a uniquely developed vision drawn from centuries of stylistic tendencies.

The music of The Lord of the Rings is counted among film music’s most complex and comprehensive works. This unique performance sets the score to the film, but allows the music to bear the narrative weight, creating a wholly new and dramatic live concert experience.

Running Times

Wednesday 30 September 2026

Gates Open: TBC
- Gate 6 (via Western Plaza)
- Gate 7 West / East (via Olympic Boulevard)
- Gate 8 (via Eastern Plaza)
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Event Concludes: TBC

Thursday 1 October 2026

Gates Open: TBC
- Gate 6 (via Western Plaza)
- Gate 7 West / East (via Olympic Boulevard)
- Gate 8 (via Eastern Plaza)
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Event Concludes: TBC

Note: Times are approx. and subject to change without notice.

Important Event Information

Melbourne Park is introducing AXS as its new Official Ticketing Partner. Please note the following ticketing conditions for your event:
- If you purchased tickets for The Lord of the Rings through Ticketek before 22 August, your booking remains valid, and you will continue to use your Ticketek tickets to access the event. Tickets purchased from 22 August onwards are issued by AXS.
- Before arriving:
  - Ticketek ticket holders: Download your Ticketek tickets to your digital wallet. For ticketing support, visit Ticketek.
  - AXS ticket holders: Download the AXS app and set up your account. For ticketing support, visit AXS.
- Visit our Ticketing page for more information about your tickets and frequently asked questions.
There are several options for your journey to John Cain Arena:
- Public transport is the quickest and easiest option. Before you attend, plan ahead and allow extra travel time for any major disruptions.
- Parking is available at the Eastern Plaza Car Park (Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard). We strongly recommend pre-booking as drive-up spaces are subject to availability. Bookings close at midnight the night before the event.
  - Note: Accessible parking must be booked in advance by visiting your event page on AXS and selecting Accessible Parking under Available Offers. Book early, as spaces are limited. Accessible parking bookings made through Ticketek for The Lord of the Rings before 22 August remain valid.
Bags must be A4 size or smaller, and larger bags are not permitted.
Cloaking is available via the Information Desk (Gates 6 and 8). Any prohibited items listed in the venue Conditions of Entry will not be accepted for cloaking.
All retail outlets are cashless. Any transactions must be made using a credit or debit card.
If you have purchased a VIP package, the event promoter will be in contact with details regarding your experience.

Note: Events may contain sequences of flashing lights, lasers, strobes, haze and pyrotechnics which may affect photosensitive guests, and those with other medical conditions.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Howard Shore

The score for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring stands as one of the most acclaimed film compositions of modern cinema. Themes like “Concerning Hobbits” and “The Bridge of Khazad-dûm” remain instantly recognisable, shaping the emotional identity of the film.

Shore an Academy Award, a GRAMMY Award and global critical acclaim, helping redefine the role of orchestral music in filmmaking. With emotional depth and timeless craftsmanship, Howard Shore’s score remains a landmark achievement in film music history.