Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert brings the epic conclusion of the original trilogy to the Filene Center stage with the full feature film projected in high definition while the National Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams' iconic, Oscar-nominated score live under the baton of conductor Emil de Cou. The evening includes a special pre-performance discussion on the National Museum of American History’s collection of the film’s R2-D2 and C-3PO costumes, featuring curators and a conservator.

When: Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 8 PM.
Showtimes: Gates open at 6:30 PM; pre-performance discussion at 7 PM on the Farmhouse Lawn (to the left of the main gate).
Tickets: Ticket prices are the same for adults and children. All persons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Get tickets through Wolf Trap's website.
Lineup: National Symphony Orchestra; Emil de Cou, conductor. Pre-performance discussion featuring Margaret A. Weitekamp (PhD, Curator and Department Chair at National Air and Space Museum), Ryan Lintelman (Entertainment Curator at National Museum of American History), and Dawn Wallace (Objects Conservator at National Museum of American History).
Run time: Not specified; the performance includes the full feature film with live orchestra.
Ages: All ages welcome; all persons regardless of age must have a ticket.
Venue: Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. Parking is free but limited; carpooling encouraged. A shuttle is available from McLean Metro station for $5 roundtrip.
Note: Wolf Trap is the only DC-area venue that allows you to bring your own food and drinks (including alcohol). In-house seat holders may not take food to their seats; reusable Wolf Trap cups are available at concessions. Chairs are only allowed at the top of the lawn. Free parking is included with your ticket. Accessibility services include ADA parking, sign language interpretation (with 1 week advance notice), CART (with 3 weeks advance notice), and FM loop amplification headsets (ask an usher). On-site dining includes Ovations Restaurant (al fresco gourmet buffet), concessions, and picnicking.