Nintendo has announced a global concert tour to mark The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary, bringing live orchestral performances of the franchise's music to venues in Japan, North America, Europe, and Australia in 2027.
The Legend of Zelda franchise, created in 1986 and developed by Nintendo's internal teams, is one of the company's longest-running and most influential series, with entries across Nintendo platforms including the Nintendo Switch.
Background
The Legend of Zelda debuted on the Famicom Disk System in 1986 and has since evolved across multiple Nintendo consoles.
The series' most recent major mainline release, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, launched on Nintendo Switch in May 2023.
Nintendo's Zelda development team, now organized within Nintendo EPD, has overseen the franchise across generations.
Tour announcement and schedule
In a formal announcement, Nintendo said the 40th Anniversary tour will feature live orchestrated music celebrating the history of the series and will start in Japan in January 2027.
The company confirmed that additional legs are scheduled for North America, Europe, and Australia later in 2027, and that tickets will be put on sale later this month, with more cities and countries to be announced.
Currently announced dates and venues
JAPAN
23/01/2027 – Tokyo – Tokyo Garden Theater
06/02/2027 – Fukuoka – Fukuoka Civic Hall
03/03/2027 – Hokkaido – Sapporo Cultural Arts Theater hitaru
03/04/2027 – Kyoto – ROHM Theatre Kyoto
04/04/2027 – Kyoto – ROHM Theatre Kyoto
27/04/2027 – Kanagawa – K-Arena Yokohama
NORTH AMERICA
Tour begins 22/02/2027 in Chicago, US
EUROPE
Tour begins 03/04/2027 in London, UK
AUSTRALIA
Tour begins 13/05/2027 in Melbourne
What this means for fans and industry watchers
Orchestral concerts have become a recurring way for major video game franchises to celebrate anniversaries and showcase their musical legacy.
For The Legend of Zelda series, which is noted for its memorable scores composed by multiple contributors over decades, the 40th Anniversary tour provides a curated, live experience for fans and highlights Nintendo's continued stewardship of the franchise.
Tickets and further information
Nintendo indicated that tickets will go on sale later this month and that more dates will be added.
Fans should check Nintendo's official channels and ticketing outlets for confirmed on-sale dates, seating maps, and any presale opportunities.
The Legend of Zelda franchise, created in 1986 and developed by Nintendo's internal teams, is one of the company's longest-running and most influential series, with entries across Nintendo platforms including the Nintendo Switch.
Background
The Legend of Zelda debuted on the Famicom Disk System in 1986 and has since evolved across multiple Nintendo consoles.
The series' most recent major mainline release, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, launched on Nintendo Switch in May 2023.
Nintendo's Zelda development team, now organized within Nintendo EPD, has overseen the franchise across generations.
Tour announcement and schedule
In a formal announcement, Nintendo said the 40th Anniversary tour will feature live orchestrated music celebrating the history of the series and will start in Japan in January 2027.
The company confirmed that additional legs are scheduled for North America, Europe, and Australia later in 2027, and that tickets will be put on sale later this month, with more cities and countries to be announced.
Currently announced dates and venues
JAPAN
23/01/2027 – Tokyo – Tokyo Garden Theater
06/02/2027 – Fukuoka – Fukuoka Civic Hall
03/03/2027 – Hokkaido – Sapporo Cultural Arts Theater hitaru
03/04/2027 – Kyoto – ROHM Theatre Kyoto
04/04/2027 – Kyoto – ROHM Theatre Kyoto
27/04/2027 – Kanagawa – K-Arena Yokohama
NORTH AMERICA
Tour begins 22/02/2027 in Chicago, US
EUROPE
Tour begins 03/04/2027 in London, UK
AUSTRALIA
Tour begins 13/05/2027 in Melbourne
What this means for fans and industry watchers
Orchestral concerts have become a recurring way for major video game franchises to celebrate anniversaries and showcase their musical legacy.
For The Legend of Zelda series, which is noted for its memorable scores composed by multiple contributors over decades, the 40th Anniversary tour provides a curated, live experience for fans and highlights Nintendo's continued stewardship of the franchise.
Tickets and further information
Nintendo indicated that tickets will go on sale later this month and that more dates will be added.
Fans should check Nintendo's official channels and ticketing outlets for confirmed on-sale dates, seating maps, and any presale opportunities.
