Things to do for gamers

Not just the title of a Lana Del Rey song, video games are a world in and of themselves, with vast stories, soundtracks, world-building techniques and characters – perfect for inspiring some of the best live events and days out around. From the cosy familiarity of Stardew Valley to the unsuspecting and gory adventures that come with The Witcher‘s ‘Law of Surprise’, our selection of gamer-friendly things to do will satiate everyone from noobs to pros. Take a look at what’s coming up in video game events kicking off this spring.

PlayStation: The Concert

21 – 27 April 2025

From The Last Of Us and God Of War to Horizon and Ghost Of Tsushima, experience the best of Playstation’s most beloved titles across cutting edge technology, LED light shows and projections, all whilst hearing their notable scores played live by musicians and artists. For video game enthusiasts who enjoy the work of composers Gustavo Santaolalla, Bear McCreary, Ilan Eshkeri, and Joris de Man, this surround sound audiovisual experience will take you on a journey across some of Playstation’s most atmospheric stories and games.

Undertale: Live

22 June 2025

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Undertale with the game’s memorable score performed live by a 25-piece orchestra, alongside live gameplay projected on a big screen. See all of your favourite characters and story arcs brought to life with live arrangements of Toby Fox’s Undertale compositions – all for one night only.

BLAST Premier

5 – 7 September 2025

Catch the world’s best Counter-Strike esports teams battling it out for the championship title and a $400,000 prize pool at the OVO Arena in Wembley. BLAST is the leading global tournament for Counter-Strike, and the final stage will take place in London – don’t miss the ultimate Counter-Strike battle this September.

The Witcher: In Concert

5 – 6 November 2025

Toss a coin to your Witcher! The Witcher: In Concert will celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt with a live orchestra playing the game’s memorable score, alongside special appearances from Polish folk metal band Percival Schuttenbach. Experience visuals from the critically acclaimed game on screen with the sweeping score live at The Witcher: In Concert.

Stardew Valley: Symphony Of Seasons

8 – 12 Feb 2026

For the more patient gamers, Stardew Valley will be live in concert with a 35-piece orchestra next February, bringing the cosiness of the wholesome game to stages across the UK. The Symphony Of Seasons concert will be curated by ConcernedApe, and feature the most memorable music from the Stardew Valley games performed live against the backdrop of gameplay footage projected on a big screen. See your favourite characters and worlds in a brand-new way at Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons.

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