You remind me of the babe. On September 18, 2026, The Egg celebrates the 40th anniversary of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth the way it deserves — with a full screening of the 1986 film while a live orchestra performs David Bowie’s legendary soundtrack in real time. If that sentence does not immediately make you want to buy tickets, we probably cannot be friends.
About Labyrinth: In Concert
Labyrinth turned 40 in 2026, and four decades later, the film’s hold on audiences has only tightened. Jim Henson’s puppet wizardry, Jennifer Connelly’s wide-eyed determination, and — at the center of it all — David Bowie as Jareth the Goblin King, delivering one of the most charismatic performances in fantasy film history. The soundtrack is inseparable from the experience: “Magic Dance,” “As the World Falls Down,” “Underground,” and “Within You” are not just movie songs — they are part of the Bowie canon, period.
The “In Concert” format screens the complete film on a large screen while a live orchestra performs the score and Bowie’s songs in sync with the action. It is a format that has been applied to films like Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, but Labyrinth might be the most natural fit — Bowie’s music is so woven into the film’s DNA that hearing it performed live adds a dimension that home viewing simply cannot replicate. If you want to revisit the soundtrack beforehand, the Labyrinth soundtrack is available on Amazon.
Venue Info
The Egg already looks like something out of a fantasy film — that curved concrete shell at the Empire State Plaza could easily pass for a structure in the Goblin City. Inside, the acoustics are built to handle orchestral performance, and the screening setup for film-with-live-orchestra events works beautifully in the space. This is the kind of event that sells on nostalgia but delivers on genuine artistic merit. Parking is available in the Plaza garages, and the walk through the Plaza to The Egg at night adds its own kind of atmosphere to the evening.
Tickets
Check The Egg’s website for ticket availability. Between the anniversary milestone, the Bowie factor, and the live orchestra, this one has “sell out” written all over it. Do not wait.