Video game music concerts in the UK

Series and venues to watch

• BAFTA Games in ConcertPremiered at the Royal Festival Hall, London, on 31 January 2026 with the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Austin Wintory. A 2026 UK tour followed: Gateshead (The Glasshouse, 23 May), Bristol (Beacon, 31 May), Edinburgh (Usher Hall, 4 June), Glasgow (Royal Concert Hall, 5 June), Birmingham (Symphony Hall, 6 June) and Manchester (Aviva Studios, 7 June).

  A touring concert of music from BAFTA-nominated and winning games, with suites arranged by the original composers.

  Recent. The official site lists no 2027 dates at the time of checking.
• Game ON! with the Royal Philharmonic OrchestraRoyal Albert Hall, London, Thursday 3 June 2027, conducted by Andy Brick.

  Symphonic arrangements of game music played with game footage on screen; the announced programme includes music from World of Warcraft, Undertale, The Elder Scrolls, Assassin's Creed and Ori and the Blind Forest.

  Announced on the RPO's website.
• RSNO Video Games Music in ConcertThe 2026/27 season concert is listed for Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 5 June 2027; earlier editions also played Edinburgh's Usher Hall.

  An annual video game concert by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, first given in May 2023 under Eímear Noone.

  Announced. The listing names music from Final Fantasy VII, Halo, Skyrim and God of War.
• Undertale: The Determination SymphonyUK tour from 26 September 2026 (Eventim Apollo, London) to 15 November 2026, with stops including Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Halifax, Grimsby and Newcastle.

  A touring concert of Toby Fox's Undertale music, newly arranged for a 25-piece orchestra.

  Recent and running at the time of checking; see the producer's page for remaining dates.
• London Video Game Orchestra (LVGO)Next listed concert: Next-Gen Nostalgia, Saturday 14 November 2026, Questors Theatre, Ealing. Past venues include Cadogan Hall and St Augustine's Church, Highbury.

  A community orchestra founded in spring 2019 that performs game music in themed concerts.

  Announced on the orchestra's own concerts page.
• Game Music Festival (London editions)June 2026 concerts at the Royal Festival Hall and Fairfield Halls, Croydon, including programmes of Diablo, Hades and Persona music with the London Mozart Players.

  A festival run by the Warsaw-based Game Music Foundation, founded in 2018, with symphonic concerts devoted to individual games and composers.

  Recent. The festival website showed no further concerts scheduled at the time of checking.
• High Score on Classic FMClassic FM (radio and online).

  A radio programme of video game music, launched in 2017 with composer Jessica Curry and later presented by Eímear Noone.

  Not a concert, but a useful way to discover repertoire that UK orchestras often perform.

Which kind of game concert suits you

UK game music concerts come in a few broad formats, and knowing which one you are booking helps you avoid disappointment.

• Touring screen shows. An orchestra plays in time with gameplay footage projected above the stage. These are lively, often with lighting and presenters, and are a good first concert for younger players. Game ON! at the Royal Albert Hall is an example.
• Single-game or single-series tours. A whole evening devoted to one game or franchise, such as the Undertale tour. Ideal if you love that soundtrack; less so if you want variety.
• Orchestral season concerts. A national or regional orchestra programmes game music as part of its normal season, as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra does. Expect a mixed programme and a traditional concert-hall setting.
• Curated showcases. Programmes built around a theme, an awards body or a festival, such as BAFTA Games in Concert or the Game Music Festival, often with newly arranged suites.
• Community orchestras. Amateur and semi-professional ensembles such as the London Video Game Orchestra. Tickets are usually cheaper, venues smaller and the atmosphere informal.

None of these is better than another; they simply offer different experiences.

Finding dates without relying on resale sites

The most reliable source for any concert is the organiser itself: the orchestra, the touring producer or the festival. Venue websites are the next best option, because they only list confirmed events. Each series above has its official page in our sources list.

Some practical habits help:

• Join the mailing lists of orchestras whose concerts you enjoy. Many offer priority booking to subscribers, and game concerts can sell quickly.
• Check your nearest major hall's listings each season. Halls such as the Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Symphony Hall in Birmingham, Bridgewater Hall in Manchester and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall regularly host game programmes.
• Follow composers you like on their official channels, since they often announce appearances as guest conductors or performers.
• Listen to Classic FM's High Score or similar programmes to learn which pieces are being performed, then search for those titles alongside 'concert'.

Be cautious with secondary ticket sites, which may sell tickets above face value or tickets that are not valid. The organiser's page will name its official ticket agents.

Reading a concert listing before you book

Game concert listings vary in how much they say. Before you book, look for a few details:

• The programme. Does the listing name specific games, or only say 'music from popular games'? If one soundtrack is the reason you are going, make sure it is confirmed.
• The performers. A full symphony orchestra, a chamber ensemble and a band with a choir will sound very different. The Undertale tour, for example, uses a 25-piece orchestra.
• Visuals. Some concerts project game footage; others present the music on its own. Neither is right or wrong, but it changes the experience.
• Running time and age guidance. Evening concerts with an interval often run past two hours. Some organisers publish age recommendations.
• Access information. Check the venue's access page for step-free routes, wheelchair spaces, hearing loops and companion tickets.

If something is unclear, contact the venue box office. They answer these questions daily and can tell you exactly what to expect.

First time at an orchestral concert: what to expect

For many players, a game concert is their first visit to a concert hall, and the customs can feel unfamiliar. Game concerts are usually more relaxed than a traditional classical programme. Applause between pieces is normal, presenters often introduce sections, and cheering when a favourite theme starts is common.

Arrive in good time, as large halls can take a while to fill and bars and cloakrooms get busy before the start. Phones should be silenced. Photography and recording rules vary: some productions invite photos at set moments, while others do not allow them at all, so follow the announcements.

Dress codes are rare. You will see everything from formal wear to cosplay. If you have sensory sensitivities, ask the venue whether ear defenders are permitted and whether there are quieter areas; many UK halls publish this information on their access pages.

Keeping track of what is on near you

Because tours come and go, a list like ours can only be a snapshot. We include series that recur or have been announced on official pages, and we label each one as recent or announced on the date shown at the foot of this page. We do not list unconfirmed rumours or dates that appear only on resale sites.

Outside London, look at the seasons of the national and regional orchestras. Scotland's RSNO has run its video game concerts since 2023, and BAFTA's 2026 tour visited Gateshead, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham and Manchester. Local community orchestras and university ensembles also programme game music and often promote it mainly through their own sites and social channels.

If you would like to understand the music before you hear it live, start with our history of game music in the concert hall, or browse the composer profiles to see who wrote the pieces you are likely to hear. If you organise a UK game music concert and spot an error, tell us via the contact page and include a link to your official listing.