Exciting Anime & Gaming Concerts Coming in 2026
Concerts coming to Southern California in 2026!
If you’re a fan of live music, orchestral scores, and iconic soundtracks, here are the upcoming anime, JRPG, Japanese gaming, and gacha game concerts heading to Southern California, including the highly anticipated Anime & Gaming Concerts Coming in 2026!
My Hero Academia in Concert
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My Hero Academia in Concert (Riverside, CA)
My Hero Academia fans are in for a treat! Experience a visually immersive orchestral concert coming live to Riverside, CA. This epic event will feature special guest appearances, exclusive event merchandise, and iconic soundtrack moments from the anime.
Date & Time: Friday, September 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM (doors and show times may vary by platform)
Venue: Fox Performing Arts Center — 3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
Sonic Live in Concert
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Sonic Live in Concert (Hollywood, San Diego & Riverside)
Sonic fans can celebrate 35 years of high-speed gaming history! Experience iconic soundtrack themes, memorable game moments, hidden Easter eggs, and an electrifying rock band performance live on stage. Catch this incredible concert across three Southern California locations:
San Diego Show
Date & Time: Friday, September 25, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Venue: San Diego Civic Theatre — 1100 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Hollywood Show
Date & Time: Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 8:00 PM
Venue: Dolby Theatre — 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
Riverside Show
Date & Time: Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM
Venue: Fox Performing Arts Center — 3801 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501
Metaphor Re Fantazio Orchestra Concert
Metaphor: ReFantazio Orchestra Concert (Los Angeles)
The next stop on the Metaphor: ReFantazio world tour is bringing its grand orchestral experience live to the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles! Transport yourself back to the world of Euchronia with live performances of the game’s iconic soundtrack, and be sure to check out the exclusive concert merchandise available at the venue.
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM
Venue: Peacock Theater — 777 Chick Hearn Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Wuthering Waves Concert Tour
Wuthering Waves Concert Tour (Los Angeles)
Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey! The Wuthering Waves concert tour is coming to Los Angeles, featuring magnificent live orchestral performances of the game’s original soundtrack along with exclusive concert merchandise available at the event.
Date & Time: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Venue: Peacock Theater — 777 Chick Hearn Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Chrono Trigger Orchestra Concert
Chrono Trigger 30th Anniversary Orchestra Concert (Hollywood)
Direct from Japan, celebrate 30 years of timeless music with the official Chrono Trigger 30th Anniversary Concert! Relive the beloved JRPG journey across time through a powerful live orchestral performance accompanied by iconic scenes from the game.
Date & Time: Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 8:00 PM
Venue: Dolby Theatre — 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
Umamsume Pretty Derby 7th World Tour
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby World Tour (Los Angeles)
The hit multimedia franchise Uma Musume: Pretty Derby is taking the stage in Los Angeles for an incredible two-night event! Get ready for an unforgettable concert experience featuring live performances from your favorite Umas. Please note that video recording and photography are strictly prohibited inside the venue, but an online livestream is planned for fans who want to tune in digitally!
Dates:
Day 1 (Thu, Oct 22): Doors open 7:00 PM / Show starts 8:00 PM PT
Day 2 (Fri, Oct 23): Doors open 6:00 PM / Show starts 7:00 PM PT
Venue: Peacock Theater — 777 Chick Hearn Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Pokemon Night Out
Pokémon Night Out (Inglewood / Los Angeles)
Get ready for Pokémon Night Out, a high-energy EDM concert experience featuring massive headline acts like Marshmello and Alison Wonderland! This one-of-a-kind event brings the world of Pokémon to life using cutting-edge visual technology, immersive stage production, and high-tempo music.
Date & Time: Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Venue: Intuit Dome — 3930 W Century Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90303
NieR: Orchestra Concert
NieR: Orchestra Concert (Shrine Auditorium / Los Angeles)
NieR fans can immerse themselves in a brand-new full orchestra and chorus concert featuring stunning HD visuals on a giant screen! The show will feature live voice recitations by Yui Ishikawa (No.2), Reina Tanaka (No.4), and Mio Hanaoka (No.21), presenting an exclusive prequel story to NieR:Automata.
Date & Time: Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 8:00 PM
Venue: Shrine Auditorium — 665 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Attack On Titan Symphony
Attack on Titan: Symphony from Paradis (Dolby Theatre / Los Angeles)
Relive the epic and emotional moments of Attack on Titan like never before! Bringing over 100 musicians and choir members live to the stage, Symphony from Paradis is making its way to Los Angeles in 2027. This official orchestral concert features brand-new symphonic arrangements curated and supervised by original series composers Hiroyuki Sawano and Kohta Yamamoto!
Date & Time: Saturday, April 17, 2027, at 7:30 PM
Venue: Dolby Theatre — 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028