The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit – The Concert at Moran Theatre

On June 4, 2025, the Moran Theater at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts hosts The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit In Concert, which features a stunning performance where music and visuals intertwine to present J.R.R. Tolkien’s world. The concert celebrating the great orchestral scores of Howard Shore and Bear McCreary, which includes a tribute to the new film The War of the Rohirrim, will be performed alongside the Orchestra and Choir of the Shire. This is an opportunity for those who love The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films to experience the wonder of Middle-earth's splendor inside a 3000-seat hall with world-class sound before the magic of the movies melts away. 

Another Way to Celebrate the Mastery of Peter Jackson

Fans of Peter Jackson’s work will feel their hearts warmed by the combination of music and narrative with this concert. Howard Shore’s Oscar-winning score for The Lord of the Rings, full of soaring elven themes and sinister Mordor motifs, is synchronized with scenes on a large screen and is performed live. Every visual from Fellowship’s The journey to The Battle of Helm’s Deep clashes with the music and adds emotional weight. Windy McCreary's compositions to The Hobbit and new War of the Rohirrim tracks add further dimension. Grounding the performance while adding to the film’s legacy is the voice of Sir Christopher Lee as Saruman. This is not just a concert; it is a pilgrimage to Middle-earth. Every note coming together with every frame presents the beauty of the movies.

Experiencing the Event on the Big Screen

At the concert’s heart is a large screen with carefully curated film sequences that blend with the music of the choir and orchestra. Imagine Smaug burning nothing but mountains while Gandalf rides to Minas Tirith – all hovering above the stage and synced to Gandalf’s sweeping strings or McCreary’s thunderous percussion. Through the screen, the music's Frodo's burden and Bilbo’s riddles with Gollum are made more impressive visually. Thanks to the Moran Theater’s intimate design, almost every seat offers unobstructed sight lines, ensuring the visuals are both epic and monumental. Fans are treated to an imaginative mix of cinema and performance which reinforces their connection to Tolkien’s universe, experienced with nostalgic intensity.

Musical Expressive Art in the World of Tolkien

The Shire's Orchestra and Choir perform breathtaking renditions of Rivendell's melodies and repetition of Mordor's themes. The concert ranges from all three parts of the trilogy: Hope, Peril, and Triumph. It included choral pieces of Elda's elegance and brass sections like the thunder of Rohan's charge. One guest star from the movie loses credibility, others, whom the audience had never met before, were glad to hear new music from them. Together with the screen in the performance, it makes you feel like every day is Sunday in the Shire, or coming face to face with the Black Riders.

Tickets Reservation

Moran Theater, which is located at 300 W Water Street, Jacksonville, possesses 3,000 seats and has the best view. The Orchestra row (these are the seats that are closest to the stage) guarantees the best experience, where one can see the details on the screen. Loge and balcony portions provide a good view and a reasonable price. Come early if you want a general admission ticket to stand close to the best view. The tickets are in great demand and selling rapidly. You will not want to miss this experience that will make you live in the world of Middle-earth. Click on the ticket, and don't forget the bass will give you the scheduled times.