Release Date: November 9,2026
A New Challenger Approaches! Video Game Symphony Returns to Akron for an Epic Night of Video Game Music
November 6, 2026, Akron, OH — The Video Game Symphony returns to the historic Akron Civic Theatre for its third annual appearance on Saturday, November 21, 2026, with A New Challenger Approaches! A favorite among Northeast Ohio gaming and music fans, the ensemble brings beloved video game soundtracks to life through powerful performances featuring a full symphony orchestra and choir.
From nostalgic favorites to the cinematic scores of contemporary games, A New Challenger Approaches! features spectacular arrangements of Super Mario Odyssey, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Civilization VI, Fallout 4, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Assassin's Creed Revelations, Pokemon, and more. It’s an exhilarating concert experience that offers something for gamers of every generation.
"There's something truly special about hearing video game music performed live," said Dr. Andrew Keller, Founder and Music Director of the Video Game Symphony. "The energy of the orchestra, the power of the choir, and the excitement of the audience create an experience you simply can't replicate anywhere else. We love seeing longtime fans reconnect with their favorite games while introducing new audiences to the incredible music behind them."
Event Details:
The Video Game Symphony Presents: A New Challenger Approaches!
Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Akron Civic Theatre
182 S. Main St.
Akron, OH 44308
Tickets are available through the Akron Civic Theatre Box Office.
About the Video Game Symphony
The Video Game Symphony is dedicated to advancing video game music as a dynamic and expressive art form within the symphonic world. Featuring a full symphony orchestra and choir of more than 100 musicians, the VGS has performed at prestigious venues including Severance Music Center, Playhouse Square, the Maltz Performing Arts Center, and many more. Through large-scale performances and thoughtfully curated programs, the ensemble celebrates the depth, sophistication, and emotional range of video game scores, bringing this evolving art form to the concert hall and redefining how contemporary audiences experience live orchestral music.