Hear the Music That Made Movies Legendary at the Rady Shell

There are composers, and then there’s John Williams. The man behind Star Wars, Indiana Jones, E.T., and Superman didn’t just score those films – he built the emotional architecture of entire childhoods.

His music doesn’t just accompany stories; in many ways, it is the story. San Diego Symphony Orchestra brings an all-Williams program to the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, conducted by David Newman – a full night of the biggest hits and most enduring classics from one of cinema’s greatest composers.

The Music of John Williams With The San Diego Symphony Orchestra

The Sound of Cinema, Live

You know every note already – the opening fanfare of Star Wars, the swashbuckling adventure of the Indiana Jones theme, the tender, floating strings of E.T. These aren’t just film scores; they’re anchors to specific moments and feelings that have stuck around for decades.

Hearing a full orchestra play them outdoors, with a summer night above you, adds something no recording can replicate. David Newman leads the orchestra through the program – a conductor who brings a real feel for this kind of music, the kind that has to land emotionally as much as technically.

David Newman

A Friday Night at the Shell

The Rady Shell is one of those venues that makes any concert feel like a proper occasion. The open air, the waterfront setting, the energy of a full symphony running at full power. For a night of music this cinematic, the setting couldn’t be more fitting.

Whether these films are woven deep into your memory or you’re coming to the music fresh, the program doesn’t ask you to be a film buff to feel it. Grab a drink, find your seat, and let the orchestra handle the rest.

See you there!

The San Diego Symphony brings John Williams to life. An evening at the Shell that’ll have you humming Star Wars themes all the way home.

📆 Friday, July 31 | 7:30 PM
📍 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego
🎟️ Grab your tickets here
ℹ️ Find more details here

See you there, San Diego!

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  • Start Date
    July 31, 2026 7:30 pm
  • End Date
    July 31, 2026 10:30 pm
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    All done
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    • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
  • Address
    222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA
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