BAFTA Games in Concert World Premiere – A 65-Piece Orchestra and the London Voices Choir Come Together to Celebrate 20 Years of BAFTA-Nominated and Award-Winning Game Music

BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts), in collaboration with Nibbs Events and esk, proudly announces the world premiere of BAFTA Games in Concert – a landmark live event celebrating two decades of outstanding BAFTA-nominated and award-winning game music. The concert will take place on Saturday, 31 January 2026, at the prestigious Royal Festival Hall at London’s Southbank Centre.

Gaming enthusiasts and music lovers will gather to enjoy classic soundtracks from BAFTA Games Award-winning titles such as Baldur’s Gate 3, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture, Assassin’s Creed, and Tomb Raider: Legend.

Line-up and Programme

The concert will feature the world-renowned BBC Concert Orchestra and the London Voices Choir, conducted by acclaimed composer and conductor Austin Wintory (known for Journey, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate). The programme presents official arrangements of nominated and award-winning music from the BAFTA Games Awards’ Music category over the past 20 years, synchronised with dynamic visuals, gameplay and on-screen imagery – guiding the audience on an unforgettable musical journey.

• Confirmed pieces and composers include:Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture – Jessica Curry
• Baldur’s Gate 3 – Borislav Slavov
• Hitman: Contracts – Jesper Kyd
• Tomb Raider: Legend – Troels Brun Folmann
• Assassin’s Creed – Jesper Kyd
• Cuphead – Kris Maddigan
• Journey – Austin Wintory
• Helldivers 2 – Wilbert Roget, II
• Fallout 4 – Inon Zur
• Disco Elysium – Sea Power
• Ori and the Will of the Wisps – Gareth Coker
• Returnal – Bobby Krlic
• Uncharted 2: Among Thieves – Greg Edmonson
• Far Cry 4 – Cliff Martinez
• Virginia – Lyndon Holland

In addition, BAFTA-winning band Sea Power will take the stage, with further special guests to be announced.

VIP Post-Show Meet & Greet

A limited number of VIP post-show meet & greet tickets are available as an optional add-on at £75 per person. The experience takes place after the performance (9:45 pm – 11:15 pm) and includes a signing opportunity with multiple BAFTA-winning game composers, along with drinks and canapés.

Confirmed composers attending the meet & greet:
Austin Wintory, Jesper Kyd, Borislav Slavov, Inon Zur, Kris Maddigan, and Lyndon Holland.
Members of the band Sea Power, as well as Baldur’s Gate 3 original vocalists Mariya Anastasova and Andrew Wincott, will also greet fans.

UK and International Tour

BAFTA is also thrilled to announce that BAFTA Games in Concert will go on tour in 2026, visiting multiple UK cities and international locations. Further details will be announced soon on the official website:
www.liveconcert.games

Official Statements

Jane Millichip, CEO of BAFTA, said:

“Game scores capture the hearts and imaginations of millions around the world. This concert and the upcoming international tour are a wonderful way to extend the celebration of the BAFTA Games Awards and bring together fans, artists and industry figures. We are proud to recognise the exceptional talent of these composers and invite fans to join us for immersive evenings of game music starting this January.”

Austin Wintory, conductor and curator of BAFTA Games in Concert, added:

“Composing is often said to be a solitary craft, so it is an absolutely thrilling opportunity to bring together a large orchestra, a group of amazing composers, and the audience for whom it is all made. I am deeply honoured to have been asked to help curate and conduct this concert celebrating the immense spectrum of game music that has passed through BAFTA’s halls over the past two decades.”

Ticket Information

Ticket prices start from £30, varying by seat location. All tickets are now available for purchase via the official website:
www.liveconcert.games

Venue

The Royal Festival Hall is located at London’s Southbank Centre. With a rich history spanning more than 74 years, it has welcomed countless worldclass musicians and ranks among the world’s finest concert halls. Its stunning interior design and exceptional acoustics make it internationally renowned for pristine sound quality.

About BAFTA

BAFTA is a charity dedicated to championing the creative and cultural importance of screen arts in film, games and television. Through its Awards ceremonies and a yearround programme of talent initiatives and learning events – including masterclasses, lectures, scholarships, bursaries and mentoring schemes in the UK and North America – BAFTA identifies and celebrates excellence, discovers, inspires and nurtures new screen talent, and enables learning and creative collaboration. For more information, visit www.bafta.org. BAFTA is a registered charity (no. 216726).

About Nibbs Events

Nibbs Events has been producing outstanding events for over 25 years, from redcarpet premieres for major film releases (including the last eight James Bond world premieres), iconic annual events such as the Pride of Britain Awards and The Fashion Awards, to international touring fan activations for Sony Music and AC/DC. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the James Bond franchise, in collaboration with Eon Productions, Nibbs Events produced The Sound of 007 in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall, broadcast by Amazon Prime. Nibbs Events has a strong relationship with BAFTA, having produced the red carpet for the EE BAFTA Film Awards for the past four years.

About esk

esk is a global entertainment company creating live shows across music, gaming, theatre, and spoken word. Cofounded in 2022 by an entertainment executive and theatre technologists, it has become known for delivering quality shows that tell powerful stories in a live setting. Recent clients and collaborations include shows with Netflix (Our Planet Live US), Paramount (Top Gun Maverick in Concert), the BBC (Wild Isles Live) and Silverback Films (Ocean in Concert). The company is based in Edinburgh, Scotland.