Nintendo has announced a global orchestral concert tour to mark the 40th anniversary of The Legend Of Zelda adventure game series. The tour is set to commence in January 2027 with a series of dates in Japan.
The announcement was made during a 30-minute Nintendo Direct event on September 8, which featured a live orchestral performance of Koji Kondo’s score alongside footage from the game series. Koji Kondo stated that Nintendo aims for more people to experience the music live.
Following the Japanese dates, the tour will proceed to North America, Europe, and Australia. The North American leg is scheduled to begin on February 22 in Chicago, while the European leg will start with a London performance on April 3. The Australian tour is set to kick off in Melbourne on May 13. Specific venue details and additional tour dates are expected to be confirmed in the near future, along with ticket information.
Next year will also see the release of The Legend Of Zelda movie, starring Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. Nintendo boss Shigeru Miyamoto stated the film will tell an "original story" inspired by the games.