Five amazing concerts in two brilliant venues
Throughout June 2026, Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall and Fairfield Halls in London will host a celebration of the art of video game music with five live concerts and an educational programme with many special guests. The team behind Game Music Festival specializes in organizing exquisite monographic concerts, focused on presenting a selected game franchise, or a particular composer’s works, in a coherent manner. There are no visualizations during the show, and electronic sound amplification is avoided unless technically necessary. Truly a slow listening experience. Festival schedule:
Game Music Festival 2026 will begin with The Infernal Symphony. Taking place on 06.06.26, this dark concert will showcase the three decades of soundtracks of Diablo, a genre-defining action-RPG franchise. We invite you to stay awhile and listen to a musical pilgrimage through the soundscapes of the Burning Hells and High Heavens. The trinity of maestro Marek Wroniszewski, the London Mozart Players orchestra, and the Hertfordshire Chorus will invoke the iconic sounds of the Diablo games arranged into a monumental opus by Ignacy Wojciechowski. With special guests: Lead Composer Ted Reedy and Music Director Derek Duke, this opening night of GMF 2026 will truly be one to remember. From thunderous battle anthems to haunting choral harmonies – this is the music that has shaped Sanctuary and captivated generations of gamers.
We invite you to stay awhile and listen to a musical pilgrimage
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On June 27th, 2026, the Royal Festival Hall 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 both games: soulful laments, hymns, and alluring siren songs that have accompanied Zagreus and Melinoë on their perilous expeditions. A pantheon of original vocalists – Darren Korb, Ashley Barrett, and special guests – will join the stage together with the London Mozart Players orchestra led by Grammy-nominated and BAFTA-winning conductor Austin Wintory, to brew a truly bewitching performance.
This musical journey will shine a special spotlight
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Game Music Festival 2026 will conclude during the Saturday evening of June 27th with the Persona Grooves concert. For three decades, the Persona video games have held a special place in the hearts of gamers worldwide, also thanks to their outstanding music. Persona Grooves is and extraordinary performance that will let fans immerse themselves in the vibrant sounds of Persona 3, 4, and 5, as the Bartosz Pernal jazz orchestra joins forces with the renowned London Mozart Players for an unforgettable celebration of the Persona series’ 30th anniversary. Composer Shoji Meguro himself will join the stage as a special guest. This jubilee event goes beyond nostalgia: whether you’re a devoted fan or a newcomer to the Persona universe, let yourself be swept away by this energetic tribute as Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall reverberates with the unmistakable spirit of Persona.
Whether you’re a devoted fan or a newcomer to the Persona universe
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Every Game Music Festival comprises of more than concerts, it also features multiple educational events. Throughout June 2026, the GMF educational programme will take place, hosting events like masterclass workshops, panel discussions, and various educational sessions. Participants will be able to meet industry professionals and learn tips and tricks from the field of contemporary game music production. Attending these events can be invaluable for anyone planning to dive into composing or designing sound in games. Further details of the educational programme will be revealed at a later stage.
