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Jeff Goldblum, the Pittsburgh-area native who has elevated the arts as an internationally acclaimed actor and musician, will give the new terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport a star-studded lift-off.

He’s coming home to perform with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, as well as his own jazz ensemble, the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, at an Oct. 3 gala that will celebrate the terminal’s opening.

Known for his roles in movie blockbusters like the “Jurassic Park” series and “Independence Day,” he most recently starred as The Wizard in the movie version of “Wicked” and its sequel.

“I’m more than thrilled and delighted to be part of this glorious event back in my beloved hometown. What a jazzy dream come true — there’s no place like home!” Goldblum told Blue Sky News, the news service for the Allegheny County Airport Authority.

An opening date for the new $1.7 billion landside terminal, which has been under construction since October 2021, has not been announced, but it will take place this fall. Before the opening, 10,000 members of the public will get a chance to see the new terminal at a community open house on Oct. 11.

“The opening of Pittsburgh’s new terminal is an opportunity for this region to showcase its best assets on a global stage across all business sectors. From global Fortune 500 companies to tech start-ups, this region is a business and arts powerhouse, and the new terminal is the front door to that story,” Christina Cassotis, CEO of Pittsburgh International Airport, said in a statement. “We’re proud to have both the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Jeff Goldblum perform at the gala as part of our opening series of events.”

Goldblum, who originally is from the Mon Valley, launched the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra 30 years ago; it’s named for a family friend who played bridge with his parents. With this orchestra (he plays the piano), he performs contemporary arrangements of classic jazz and American songs.

The actor returns to Pittsburgh from time to time to perform with his orchestra and to make other appearances. He was last here to perform in June 2024.

The entertainment is just the latest example of the airport trying to amplify the arts in the region. In a recent media tour, Cassotis showed off not only the mobile by Alexander Calder called “Pittsburgh,” which has just been installed in the atrium area of the new terminal, but also the works of 15 artists — 80% of whom are local — that will be showcased around the airport.