Tickets go on sale as Square Enix announces 15 date orchestral concert world tour
Ticket lotteries have officially opened for a spectacular new orchestral concert series presented by Square Enix and AWR Music Productions.
The new “The Music of SQUARE ENIX – Magic, Memories, and Melodies” concert series is designed as a culmination of the “Square Enix Sound” and will serve as the kickoff for a massive world tour.
Produced by the creators of the “Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY” and “NieR:Orchestra Concert” tours, this production celebrates the soundtracks that have defined generations of video game storytelling.
The performances will feature a full orchestra conducting selected masterpieces from across the publisher’s history, under the direction of renowned conductors Arnie Roth and Eric Roth.
The music will be accompanied by stunning high-definition game visuals projected onto a massive screen, designed to reawaken the emotions and memories of past adventures.
The concert will feature music from legendary franchises including Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Chrono Trigger, Legend of Mana, NieR, Octopath Traveler, and more.
The setlist includes some of the most iconic tracks in gaming history, with the following confirmed so far:
- One-Winged Angel (Final Fantasy VII)
- To Zanarkand (Final Fantasy X)
- Final Battle! – Last Battle Medley from Romancing SaGa 1-3
- Meridian Child (Secret of Mana / Seiken Densetsu)
- MEGALOMANIA (LIVE A LIVE)
- Wind Scene / Frog’s Theme (Chrono Trigger)
- Flight – Orchestral Version – (Xenogears)
- CHRONO CROSS ~Time’s Scar~
- Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version- (Kingdom Hearts)
- Weight of the World (Instrumental Version) (NieR:Automata)
- OCTOPATH TRAVELER -Main Theme-
This concert adds to a huge wave of recent celebrations for these franchises.
Square Enix recently released the “CHRONO TRIGGER Piano Soundscape Arrangement” album to celebrate the game’s 30th anniversary.
Kingdom Hearts fans also saw the announcement of a new luxury jewelry line from MAYLA and a re-release of classic plush toys.
Additionally, pre-orders recently opened for a new Final Fantasy VII Rebirth prequel novel and high-end Final Fantasy XIV fragrances.
The world tour will kick off in Japan before heading to North America, Asia, and Europe.
Here is the current tour schedule:
- Tokyo, Japan: April 25 & 26, 2026 (Tokyo International Forum Hall A)
- Los Angeles, CA: May 2, 2026 (Shrine Auditorium)
- Chicago, IL: May 10, 2026 (Symphony Center – Day & Evening)
- Seattle, WA: May 16, 2026 (Benaroya Hall – Day & Evening)
- Singapore: May 23, 2026 (Star Theatre)
- Portland, OR: June 10, 2026 (Schnitzer Concert Hall)
- London, UK: June 21, 2026 (OVO Arena Wembley)
- Kaohsiung, Taiwan: July 11, 2026 (Kaohsiung)
- Paris, France: February 6, 2027 (Zénith Paris La Villette)
- Lyon, France: February 7, 2027 (La Halle Tony Garnier)
- Fort Worth, TX: April 9 & 10, 2027 (Bass Performance Hall)
Ticket prices for the Tokyo premiere are 11,000 yen (approx. $73.33 USD / £57.89 GBP) for S Seats and 8,800 yen (approx. $58.66 USD / £46.31 GBP) for A Seats.
The advance ticket lottery for the Tokyo shows is open now via the Square Enix e-STORE and runs until December 14, 2025.
Tickets for many of the international dates, including London, Paris, and Los Angeles, are scheduled to go on sale starting December 4 or December 5.
More information can be found on the official global tour website.
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