Resident Evil – 30th Anniversary Concerts – Symphony of Legacy
Resident Evil – Symphony of Legacy, launching in 2026, is a concert series that is far more than just a traditional film music event:
It is a musical journey through time, exploring one of pop culture’s most influential horror universes – bringing together the worlds of video games and film for the very first time. This concert tour brings the Resident Evil legend back to life in spectacular fashion – live, intense and utterly captivating.
For three decades, Resident Evil has shaped the genre like almost no other brand. Resident Evil has not only established itself as an iconic video game series, but is also one of the world’s most commercially successful entertainment brands. Since its debut in 1996, over 170 million games have been sold worldwide, making Resident Evil the best-selling survival horror series in video game history and, at the same time, Capcom’s most successful brand in the software sector. A prime example of its enduring success is Resident Evil 4 (Remake, 2023): The title recently surpassed the milestone of more than 10 million units sold worldwide, making it the fastest-selling instalment in the entire series. These figures are indicative of a global player base numbering tens of millions of people, who have been following Resident Evil across generations.
The games’ evocative soundtracks – ranging from ominous silences and oppressive ambient textures to orchestral outbursts – have accompanied generations of players and redefined the emotional experience of interactive storytelling. At the same time, feature films have turned the brand into a global cinematic phenomenon with their monumental, dark soundtracks. Resident Evil is becoming a global phenomenon. The live-action and animated films rank among the most commercially successful video game adaptations of all time: Together, the films have grossed over 1.2 billion US dollars worldwide. Resident Evil: The Final Chapter from 2016 alone grossed around 312 million US dollars. As a result, Resident Evil has established itself as a firmly entrenched horror universe in international pop culture, even beyond the realm of gaming.
Symphony of Legacy brings these two worlds together for the first time in a dramaturgically curated concert series. A large symphony orchestra performs the most distinctive musical themes from the games and films live – precisely arranged, atmospherically condensed and dramaturgically interwoven. The concert is accompanied by selected visual elements that immerse the audience deeply in the dark aesthetic of Resident Evil, without losing the musical focus.
The result is an immersive live experience that combines horror, nostalgia and symphonic power – whilst building a bridge between gaming culture, cinematic art and the classical concert tradition. Resident Evil – Symphony of Legacy is aimed equally at long-standing fans and music lovers who wish to experience just how powerful, emotional and timeless this music is.
This concert series not only celebrates an anniversary – it brings to life why Resident Evil has lost none of its fascination over the past 30 years. You won’t want to miss this! (Source: Concertbüro Zahlmann)
Postponed from 25 August 2026!