To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Sonic The Hedgehog, Sega has confirmed details of a world concert tour.
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‘Sonic Live In Concert’ will feature “the most recognisable music” from across the franchise, from the 1991 original game to 2025’s Crossworlds, performed by a live ensemble alongside rock musicians, vocalists, and electronic elements.
“The setlist includes fan-favourite tracks and an incredible array of music from the very first game through to today accompanied by synchronised HD footage of iconic levels, moments and boss battles from the franchise. Audiences can expect musical Easter eggs woven into the arrangements, adding an extra layer of discovery that brings Sonic’s world vividly to life on stage,” reads a press release.
“The concert also highlights the creative legacy behind Sonic’s music from legendary composers Jun Senoue and Tomoya Ohtani, whose work has helped define Sonic’s sound across generations.”
The ‘Sonic Live In Concert’ tour will kick-off at Washington’s First Interstate Center for the Arts on September 20. Inbetween a string of North American dates, the run will head to London’s Eventim Apollo on September 30 ahead of a full UK tour in early 2027.
All the ‘Sonic Live In Concert’ shows announced so far
SEPTEMBER 2026
20 – First Interstate Center for the Arts, Washington
22 – Paramount Theatre, Seattle
23 – Keller Auditorium, Portland
25 – San Diego Civic Theatre, San Diego
26 – Dolby Theatre, Hollywood
27 – Fox Performing Arts Center, Riverside
29 – Mesa Arts Center, Mesa
30 – Eventim Apollo, London
OCTOBER
1 – Resorts World Theatre, Los Angeles
2 – Saroyan Theatre, California
2 – San Jose Civic, California
4 – Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, Nevada
6 – Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, Denver
8 – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Texas
9 – Bayou Music Center, Houston
10 – Boeing Center at Tech Port, San Antonia
11 – The Criterion, Oklahoma
13 – Orpheum Theatre, Wichita
15 – Orpheum Theater, Omaha
16 – Prairie Home Alliance Theater, Peoria
17 – The Louisville Palace Theatre, Louisville
18 – The Factory, St Louis
19 – Ryman Auditorium, Nashville
20 – Saenger Theatre, Mobile
22 – City Hall Live, Brandon
23 – VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Huntsville
24 – Fox Theatre, Atlanta
25 – Steven Tanger Center for Performing Arts, Greensborough
27 – Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte
28 – North Charleston Performing Arts Center, North Charleston
29 – Florida Theatre, Jacksonville
30 – Duke Energy Center for the Arts, St. Petersburg
31 – Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale
NOVEMBER
1 – Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando
FEBRUARY 2027
17 – Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
18 – Usher Hall, Edinburgh
19 – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
20 – Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Tickets go on sale later this week (May 29) and will be available here. A full European tour will also be announced in the near future.
‘Sonic Live In Concert’ poster. CREDIT: Sega
“Sonic has some of the most distinct and celebrated music in gaming,” says Ollie Rosenblatt, CEO of event organiser Senbla. “We wanted to create a live show that stays true to what the fans love about Sonic’s music, from the electronic and melodic themes to high-energy rock.”
“Music has always been a core part of Sonic’s identity, shaping how fans experience this world across generations,” added Sega’s Ivo Gerscovich. “With this concert, we’re looking forward to celebrating that legacy in a live setting; bringing together the energy, emotion, and creativity of Sonic’s music in a way that both longtime fans and new audiences can enjoy together.”
In other news, the iconic music of LittleBigPlanet and its spin-off Sackboy: A Big Adventure is coming to vinyl and CD.
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