A 25-Piece Power Rock Orchestra Brings Castlevania’s Legendary Soundtrack to Life in Its Own Symphony
Castlevania 40th symphony brings a 25-piece power rock orchestra to Tokyo, London, and LA, featuring new and classic music; tickets sell Oct 1.
Background: A 40-Year Franchise Sound Comes to the Stage
Konami is celebrating Castlevania’s 40th birthday with a special symphony that brings the series’ iconic sounds to fans in Tokyo, London, and Los Angeles. Fans of the classic game series can expect a tour of its soundtracks all the way from the very first Castlevania title, released in the 80s, through the modern era.
The announcement ties the concert directly to some of the franchise’s most recognizable music. It highlights pieces popularized by composer Michiru Yamane in Symphony of the Night, including Dracula’s Castle from that game.
Development: Orchestra, Composer, and First Live Performance of New Music
The symphony is comprised of a 25-piece power rock orchestra. It was created by Lambert Jackson productions and features all-new arrangements and orchestrations from composer Adam Hoskins, the mind behind the viral Undertale: The Determination Symphony World Tour.
Konami confirmed that a few specific tracks will be featured in the show, including Bloody Tears, Vampire Killer, Divine Bloodlines, and Dracula’s Castle from Symphony of the Night.
The program also includes the first-ever live performance of music from the upcoming Castlevania: Belmont's Curse.
Ticket Timeline: October 1 Sales and March 2027 Venues
This orchestral concert will take place across three dates in March 2027:
- 13 March: Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, Tokyo
- 14 March: Eventim Apollo, London
- 26 March: Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles
Tickets can be purchased on the event's official website. Tickets for the Los Angeles showing go on sale October 1 at 10 AM PT. Tickets for the London showing go on sale October 1 at 12 PM BST. The pre-sale tickets for the Tokyo showing are lottery-based, and will begin on October 1 at 12 PM JST. General ticket sales for the Tokyo show will go live at a later date.
Next Release: Belmont’s Curse Date and Earlier Orchestral Context
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse releases on October 15, 2026, and the symphony will bring its music to the stage for the first time.
This concert is officially licensed by Konami, and the announcement notes that it is one of the only Castlevania concerts to get the publisher’s blessing. For context, the 2019 Youth Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra performance ran for nearly two hours and included a special performance from Michiru Yamane.
Current Stage: What the Announcement Sets Up Now
The celebration is currently positioned around a 40th birthday symphony across three cities, with ticket sale dates set for October 1 and performances scheduled for March 2027. It connects the first Castlevania title, the Symphony of the Night-era sound, and the upcoming Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, while giving fans concrete dates for the Tokyo, London, and Los Angeles shows.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where will the Castlevania 40th Anniversary Symphony take place?
The symphony will take place on 13 March 2027 at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall in Tokyo, 14 March 2027 at Eventim Apollo in London, and 26 March 2027 at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
When do tickets go on sale, and where can they be purchased?
Tickets can be purchased on the event’s official website. Los Angeles tickets go on sale 1 October at 10 AM PT, London tickets go on sale 1 October at 12 PM BST, and Tokyo lottery pre-sale tickets begin 1 October at 12 PM JST. General Tokyo ticket sales will go live at a later date not specified in the article.
How much do tickets cost?
The article does not provide ticket prices.
What music will be performed in the concert?
The concert will feature Castlevania soundtracks from the original 1980s game through the modern era. Confirmed tracks include Bloody Tears, Vampire Killer, Divine Bloodlines, and Dracula’s Castle from Symphony of the Night. It will also include the first live performance of music from the upcoming Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse.
Will there be Chinese or other localization details?
The article does not mention Chinese support or other localization details for the concert.
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