Ballads of the Underworld – featuring music from Hades and Hades II
Ballads of the Underworld is a musical journey that will shine a spotlight on the vocal masterpieces from the soundtracks of Supergiant Games’ hit titles, Hades and Hades II. The music of two god-like rogue-likes: soulful laments, hymns, and alluring siren songs that have accompanied Zagreus and Melinoë on their perilous expeditions, time and time again.
To fulfil this prophecy, a pantheon of original vocalists – Darren Korb, Ashley Barrett, and special guests – will lend us the boons of their voices. They will be joined by the Grammy-nominated and BAFTA-winning conductor Austin Wintory, to brew a truly bewitching performance.
June 27, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Royal Festival Hall, London
From £57
Concert schedule
Ballads of the Underworld - music from Hades & Hades II.
13:30 - 15:30
Ballads of the Underworld - concert
Featuring music from Hades & Hades II.
Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall
FEATURED MUSIC
Artists & Performers
Darren Korb
Composer | Audio Director
American songwriter, composer, and voice actor. Korb is best known for writing the music featured in Bastion, Transistor, Pyre, Hades and Hades II, all of which were developed by indie developer Supergiant Games.
Ashley Barrett
Vocalist
Ashley Barrett is a vocalist living in San Francisco, California. Her singing career has transformed over the years, from the early days performing acoustic sets in dive bars to recording sessions at Abbey Road Studios.
Austin Wintory
Composer I Conductor
Curiosity and exploration lay at the core of Grammy-nominated and BAFTA-winning composer Austin Wintory’s career. Known principally for his work in video games, his music can be heard in a wide range of titles.
London Mozart Players
Orchestra
Set up over 75 years ago, the mission of LMP has evolved into creating bold, ambitious and accessible musical experiences for all. They are proud to be at the forefront of embedding arts and culture into the life of communities across the UK and beyond.
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Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX
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Concert description
On June 27th, 2026, the Royal Festival Hall in London will host Ballads of the Underworld – a symphonic concert dedicated to the soundtracks of Supergiant Games’ hit titles, Hades and Hades II. This musical journey will shine a special spotlight on the vocal masterpieces from two god-like rogue-likes: soulful laments, hymns, and alluring siren songs that have accompanied Zagreus and Melinoë on their perilous expeditions, time and time again.
To fulfil this prophecy, a pantheon of original vocalists – Darren Korb, Ashley Barrett, and special guests – will lend us the boons of their voices. They will be joined by the acclaimed London Mozart Players, led by Grammy-nominated and BAFTA-winning conductor Austin Wintory, to brew a truly bewitching performance.
This legendary spectacle will prove that strong ties are not only found in the blood, but also in the sound. The hands of the Fates are at work once again, prophesizing a musical event set to reverberate from the depths of Tartarus to the very peak of Olympus!
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