The Music of Hans Zimmer

The film music of Hans Zimmer takes to the stage as a full symphony orchestra performs the German composer's most celebrated Hollywood scores live in concert. This is a tribute programme dedicated to Zimmer's work — the soaring themes from Interstellar, Inception, Gladiator, Dune, Pirates of the Caribbean and The Lion King — brought to life on stage by dozens of musicians rather than heard through a studio recording.

The production is anchored at Rome's historic Teatro Brancaccio on Via Merulana and travels to several other Italian cities — including Genoa, Bologna, Turin, Florence and Milan — through the 2026 and 2027 season. Each concert turns some of modern cinema's most recognisable soundtracks into a sweeping live experience, scored in real time by a full orchestra.

What to expect

• Hans Zimmer's most iconic film themes performed live — from the pulse of Inception to the organ swell of Interstellar
• A full symphony orchestra recreating scores originally built in the recording studio
• A journey across decades of blockbuster cinema, from The Lion King and Pirates of the Caribbean to Gladiator and Dune
• The raw emotional power of these soundtracks heard live in a concert hall rather than through headphones
• Cinematic arrangements that fill the room with the sound of Hollywood's biggest scores
• An evening designed for film lovers and orchestral music fans alike

Getting there

This is a touring production, so the exact venue depends on the city and date. In Rome, the show plays Teatro Brancaccio, Via Merulana 244 — a short walk from the Vittorio Emanuele metro station on Line A, and well connected by the buses running along Via Merulana. It sits roughly 15 minutes on foot from Termini, Rome's main rail and metro hub. The tour also stops in Genoa, Bologna, Turin, Florence and Milan, so check the specific date and city you're viewing to confirm the venue and how to reach it.