BAFTA Games in Concert to premiere in London in January 2026

BAFTA, in collaboration with Nibbs Events and Esk, has announced the world premiere of BAFTA Games in Concert, a landmark live event celebrating two decades of iconic BAFTA-nominated and award-winning games music. Featuring beloved scores from BAFTA Games Award titles such as Baldur’s Gate 3, Everybody’s Gone To The Rapture, Assassin's Creed and Tomb Raider: Legend, it will take place on Saturday, 31st January 2026, at the Royal Festival Hall at the Southbank Centre, London.

BAFTA Games in Concert will also be hitting the road in 2026, taking in various cities around the UK as well as international dates, all to be confirmed on the official website soon.

BAFTA Games in Concert will feature the BBC Concert Orchestra in a world premiere performance under the direction of acclaimed composer and conductor Austin Wintory, (Journey, Assassin's Creed Syndicate).

Attendees will be treated to a musical journey, showcasing key nominees and winners of the Music award from the BAFTA Games Awards over the last 20 years. The concert will synchronise visuals, gameplay, and imagery, along with live performance, immersing music fans and gamers in the power of video game music.

“Games scores capture the hearts and imaginations of millions across the globe. This concert, and the forthcoming international tour, are a brilliant way to extend the celebration of the BAFTA Games Awards and unite fans, artists, and industry figures,” said BAFTA CEO, Jane Millichip. “We are proud to recognise the exceptional talent of the composers and invite fans to join us in fabulously immersive evenings of games music from this January onwards.”

Composer and conductor of BAFTA Games in Concert, Wintory, also commented: "It's often stated how solitary composing can be, so it's an utterly thrilling opportunity to gather a big orchestra together, a gaggle of amazing composers and the audience for whom all it's made! I feel very honored to have been asked to help put together, and also conduct, this concert celebrating the immense spectrum of games music which has passed through the BAFTA halls the last couple of decades."