A 40-year career, over 400 projects, and a soundscape that helped defines entire generations of RPGs seems like the kind of artist and body of work to celebrate. And for Hitoshi Sakimoto, it just so happens it will be.
Game Music Festival has officially announced “The Colors of Harmony,” a new symphonic concert dedicated to celebrating the 40-year career of legendary videogame composer Hitoshi Sakimoto. The event is scheduled for June 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Fairfield Halls in London. Sakimoto, known for crafting some of gaming’s most recognized scores, will be in attendance for the special evening. The London Mozart Players, one of the UK’s distinguished orchestras, will perform the program under the baton of conductor Timothy Henty.
This concert marks the world premiere of a unique symphonic program dedicated entirely to Sakimoto’s extensive body of work.
Attendees can look forward to hearing beloved themes from games spanning four decades. The featured music includes tracks from Square Enix classics FINAL FANTASY TACTICS and FINAL FANTASY XII, alongside fan-favorite Vanillaware titles such as
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Odin Sphere Leifthrasir. Sakimoto’s studio, Basiscape, has been instrumental (see what I did there?) in defining the soundscapes for worlds from the political intrigue of Ivalice to the time-bending narrative of 13 Sentinels.
The evening will be hosted by a notable lineup that includes Ben Starr, the BAFTA-nominated voice of Clive Rosfield in
FINAL FANTASY XVI, composer and content creator Alex Moukala, cosplayer Leon Chiro, and Darryl from Final Fantasy Union.
Further adding to the fan appeal, voice actors from FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: The Ivalice Chronicles — Joe Pitts (Ramza), Eleanor Bennett (Princess Ovelia), and Gregg Lowe (Delita Heiral) — are also scheduled to appear live.
For those looking for a deeper dive, VIP Band A tickets include access to a full-day celebration, featuring a
Final Fantasy Union Pub Quiz and a Masterclass with Sakimoto himself, hosted by Alex Moukala.
Hitoshi Sakimoto is widely regarded as an industry pioneer, having worked on over 400 projects across videogames, animated series, and independent album releases. He established Basiscape in 2002, which is now one of Japan’s largest independent videogame music production companies. Reflecting on the milestone, Sakimoto shared that, together with the Game Music Festival, they felt this was the “perfect moment to look back on my work and celebrate these 40 years through a special artistic event”. He concluded by calling the project a “truly unique occasion and a deeply meaningful day” and invited fans to London to share the moment. Tickets for the concert begin at £55 and are available now.
