Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert returns with a live orchestral score by the MSO from 10-13 June 2026.
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert at Hamer Hall next June. The magical experience combines the beloved film with John Williams’ Grammy-nominated score performed live by the full orchestra across four performances.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert forms part of the official Harry Potter Film Concert Series, allowing audiences to experience the second chapter of the wizarding saga with enhanced musical accompaniment. The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will perform Williams’ unforgettable compositions while the complete film plays on a giant screen above the stage.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert
- Venue: Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne
- Dates: 10-13 June 2026
- Wednesday-Friday shows: 7.30pm
- Saturday matinee: 1pm
- Tickets on sale: 10 June 2025 at 10am
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The Grammy-nominated score showcases Williams’ masterful composition, featuring soaring motifs that have become synonymous with the Harry Potter universe. The live orchestral performance adds new dimensions to familiar musical themes while audiences watch Harry, Ron and Hermione navigate the dangers lurking within Hogwarts’ mysterious Chamber of Secrets.
Warner Bros Discovery Global Experiences and CineConcerts created the Harry Potter Film Concert Series as the only official global concert tour celebrating the films. Since the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in Concert in 2016, more than three million fans have experienced this unique format across 48 countries worldwide.
Chamber of Secrets follows Harry’s second year at Hogwarts as flying cars, aggressive trees and mysterious house-elves set the stage for adventure. The film’s darker themes and increased magical complexity provide rich material for Williams’ orchestral arrangements, creating moments of tension and wonder that resonate powerfully in live performance.
The June 2026 concerts offer Melbourne audiences an opportunity to revisit childhood magic through sophisticated musical artistry. The combination of nostalgia and live orchestral excellence appeals to both dedicated Harry Potter fans and classical music enthusiasts seeking innovative programming.
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