Orchestral concerts featuring Diablo, Hades, and Persona are set to take place in London, and based on last year’s Baldur’s Gate 3 concert, these are events you won’t want to overlook
The Game Music Festival is set to make its return to London in 2026, featuring a series of orchestral performances dedicated to iconic video game soundtracks. The lineup includes celebrated works from the Diablo series, Hades 1 and 2, and the Persona series (3, 4, and 5). Additionally, fans can look forward to a special celebration of the music composed by Hitoshi Sakimoto, known for his contributions to Final Fantasy Tactics and Final Fantasy XII.
The festivities will be hosted at two venues: the Royal Festival Hall and Fairfield Halls, throughout June 2026. Here’s the schedule of events:
- June 6 – The Infernal Symphony showcasing the Diablo franchise at Royal Festival Hall
- June 13 – The Colors of Harmony: A Celebration of Hitoshi Sakimoto’s 40-Year Career at Fairfield Halls
- June 19 – An evening featuring Troy Baker and Austin Wintory at Fairfield Halls
- June 27 – Ballads of the Underworld highlighting music from Hades and Hades II at Royal Festival Hall
- June 27 – Persona Grooves celebrating the soundtracks of Persona 3, 4, and 5 at Royal Festival Hall
Tickets for some concerts are already available. Prices for the Diablo concert start at £57, giving an idea of the expected pricing for the other events at Royal Festival Hall, with those tickets set to go on sale soon. Meanwhile, the tickets for the Fairfield Halls concerts begin at £55.
Last year, I attended the remarkable Baldur’s Gate 3 orchestral concert at the Game Music Festival, which I found to be an unforgettable experience. The Philharmonia Orchestra delivered a stunning performance of Borislav Slavov’s score, with the composer himself making a heartfelt appearance on stage to express his gratitude to the fans. Many members of the Larian development team were present, along with actors from Baldur’s Gate 3, including Andrew Wincott, who performed a memorable encore featuring the character Raphael’s poignant ‘Mortal Lives’ song. The atmosphere in the audience was electric.
Earlier that day, Gustavo Santaolalla performed music from The Last of Us, which deeply moved those in attendance. Given the success of last year’s concerts, this upcoming series promises to be equally captivating.