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June 13  |  KeyBank State Theatre VIDEO GAME SYMPHONY LEVEL UP! Featuring Special Guest Artist 88bit

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The Video Game Symphony makes its long-awaited debut at Playhouse with LEVEL UP!, a bold and immersive concert event celebrating the artistry, emotion, and epic scale of video game music. Performed by over 150 musicians on stage, including special guest artist 88bit, this electrifying program showcases how game scores have evolved into some of the most powerful and cinematic music of our time.

This evening’s program will include selections from:

  • Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
  • Super Smash Bros. Brawl
  • The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
  • Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2
  • Undertale
  • Final Fantasy VI & VII
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
  • Helldivers 2
  • Super Mario RPG
  • World of Warcraft
  • Assassin’s Creed
  • Civilization VI
  • Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
  • Hollow Knight

LEVEL UP! Preshow & Super Star Cosplay Contest
Arrive early for the LEVEL UP! Preshow, where the fun begins before the first note is played! Explore a geek-market filled with vendors offering super-cool collectibles, art, and gear. Then, cheer on your favorite characters during the Super Star Cosplay Contest, held live on stage right before the concert begins. With three prize categories—Child, Teen, and Adult—fans of all ages can step into the spotlight and show off their ultimate character builds before the concert begins.

LEVEL UP! is more than just a concert—it’s a celebration of epic adventures, sprawling digital worlds, and all of the incredible music that brings them to life. The Video Game Symphony’s historic debut at Playhouse Square promises to be an unforgettable night where gaming culture and symphonic performance come together at the highest possible level.