Game Music Festival: The Infernal Symphony
Listen to the haunting music of Diablo in the official concert commemorating 30 years of this revered video game franchise.
Hear the dark, evocative music of the legendary Diablo, a series that defined a whole genre and forever changed the landscape of gaming. Now, across thirty years, five titles and countless adventures, we invite you to embark on a musical pilgrimage through the world of Sanctuary.
The mournful guitar of Tristram and the sonorous Lords of Destruction, the sombre strings of Kyovashad, thunderous battle anthems and haunting choral harmonies – this is the music that has shaped the soul of Sanctuary and captivated generations of gamers.
Orchestrated live and enriched by a powerful chorus, the music of all Diablo games conjures an unforgettable cinematic journey through darkness, hope and fate.
Special guests Ted Reedy (Lead Composer) and Derek Duke (Music Director) will join the celebration, making this opening night of Game Music Festival 2026 one to remember.
Immerse yourself in an epic celebration and experience the timeless power of Diablo soundtracks – live in concert with a world-class orchestra and choir, celebrating three decades of this gothic musical legacy.
Performers
London Mozart Players
Marek Wroniszewski conductor
Hertfordshire Chorus
Repertoire
Game Music Festival: The Infernal Symphony - featuring music from Diablo series
Need to know
Top-price (Price A) ticket holders are invited to two pre-show events:
2pm – 3.30pm, Diablo: Behind the Audio of an Iconic Franchise: a chance to meet the audio team behind Diablo, with Derek Duke, Leo Kaliski, Charlotte Pyle and Ted Reedy.
5.45pm – 6.30pm, Careers in Game Music: pre-concert panel talk with Luke Hebblethwaite, Jerreau Henry, Gina Loughlin, Borislav Slavov and Rob Vicars.
Box package
You can buy an exclusive box package for this event. More details of our Royal Festival Hall exclusive box package.
For your visit
This event is held at the Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre
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Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 11pm
Monday, closed.
Plan your visit
The Royal Festival Hall is home to our largest auditorium as well as The Clore Ballroom, National Poetry Library, Members’ Lounge, Festival Bar & Kitchen, Ballroom Cafe and Skylon restaurant.
Getting here
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Access
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Food & drink
On Level 2 of our Royal Festival Hall you can grab a slice of life by the Thames with drinks and freshly made pizza at our Festival Bar & Kitchen which opens out onto our Riverside Terrace. You can grab a coffee and a slice of freshly made cake from our Ballroom Cafe. Or alternatively enjoy destination dining in the restaurant at Skylon.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.