Hold onto your game controllers, folks! The magnificent BAFTA has spilled the beans on more dates for its blockbuster Games in Concert extravaganza—clearly aiming to make those UK cities wonder if they mistakenly signed up for a concert or a grand symphony of pixelated joy.
Musical Fireworks and Pixelated Anthems
The concert promises a dazzling celebration of two decades—yes, TWO DECADES—of music from those delightful games that have been nominated for BAFTA glory. The BBC Concert Orchestra, led by the maestro himself, Austin Wintory (famed for not just his epic work on Journey but also for Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, because who doesn’t want to feel like an assassin while sipping their tea?), will conduct this musical odyssey.
Introducing New Musical Guests
During a Thursday reveal, the organizers brought out an impressive lineup of new games that will grace the stage with their melodious tunes. Prepare to jam out to the sounds of Helldivers 2, the dystopian wonderland of Fallout 4, and the cosmic chaos that is Returnal. That’s right! Just when things seemed calm, Sea Power swoops in to perform live, fresh off their BAFTA win for composing the hauntingly beautiful music of Disco Elysium. What a delightful mix of vibrations!
VIP Meet & Greet—For Those Who Like to Rub Shoulders
Ticket holders for the London spectacle can now maximize their excitement with a fabulous VIP Meet & Greet post-show opportunity, enabling happy fans to chat with luminary figures like Austin Wintory himself, as well as music ninjas Jesper Kyd and Borislav Slavov. Think of it as networking for gamers but with much more intrigue—and way fewer awkward silences. Full details lurk at www.liveconcert.games.
The Shows of 2026: Circle the Dates!
But wait, there’s more! Rather than just throwing out a single concert, this dazzling production has ambitious plans for a UK tour in 2026. So grab that calendar—or what remains of it after the last gaming marathon—and jot down these dates:
- Saturday 23rd May – Gateshead, UK – The Glasshouse
- Sunday 31st May – Bristol, UK – Beacon
- Thursday 4th June – Edinburgh, UK – Usher Hall
- Friday 5th June – Glasgow, UK – Royal Concert Hall
- Saturday 6th June – Birmingham, UK – Symphony Hall
- Sunday 7th June – Manchester UK – Aviva Studios
Music from the Gaming Universe
The concert is not just a flash in the pan; it boasts a rich tapestry of gaming soundtracks, including earworms from Baldur’s Gate 3, Everybody’s Gone To The Rapture, the iconic Assassin’s Creed series, Tomb Raider: Legend, Cuphead, Hitman: Contracts, and the aforementioned Journey. And if that didn’t tickle the eardrums enough, Thursday’s announcement added even more players to the musical field: Helldivers 2, Fallout 4, Disco Elysium, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Returnal, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Far Cry 4, and the mind-bending Virginia.
Musical Words from the Chief
“The London premiere of this extraordinary concert is really shaping up to be something spectacular—a festival for fans who appreciate video games as much as they do orchestral glorification,” paraphrased Jane Millichip, the BAFTA CEO. “Adding Helldivers 2, Fallout 4, Far Cry 4, and Returnal showcases the sheer genius of the gaming industry’s musical prowess.”
So gear up, save those dates, and remember: it’s not just a concert; it’s an epic journey through the heart and soul of gaming music, and possibly the fanciest way to show off those long-forgotten tuxedos.
