Castlevania Turns 40 With a Live Symphony Tour Hitting Tokyo, London, and LA

Konami is marking Castlevania's 40th anniversary with an officially licensed orchestral concert tour — three shows across Tokyo, London, and Los Angeles in March 2027, performed by a 25-piece power rock orchestra.

The symphony is produced by Lambert Jackson Productions, with all-new arrangements and orchestrations by composer Adam Hoskins, known for the viral Undertale: The Determination Symphony World Tour. The setlist spans the entire series, from the original 1986 NES game through the modern era, and will include the first-ever live performance of music from the upcoming Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. Confirmed tracks include Bloody Tears, Vampire Killer, Divine Bloodlines, and Dracula's Castle from Symphony of the Night. The three show dates are March 13 at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, March 14 at Eventim Apollo in London, and March 26 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Tickets for both the London and LA shows go on sale October 1 — LA at 10 AM PT, London at 12 PM BST. Tokyo tickets open as a lottery-based pre-sale on October 1 at 12 PM JST, with general sales announced later.

Castlevania's music has always been a defining part of the franchise's identity. The series built its signature symphonic rock sound across decades, with composer Michiru Yamane cementing that style in Symphony of the Night — widely considered one of the best game soundtracks ever made. Officially licensed Castlevania concerts are rare, making this tour a notable event for longtime fans. For those who can't wait until 2027, a 2019 Youth Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra performance featuring Yamane herself is available online.

Belmont's Curse, the next mainline Castlevania game, launches October 15, 2026, so the March 2027 tour dates land right in the post-launch window — a smart move that should keep fan enthusiasm running high heading into the shows.