News: Square Enix will be taking Kingdom Hearts on the road in 2017 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the popular and beloved franchise.
Square Enix has revealed that there is going to be a Kingdom Hearts Orchestra World Tour in 2017. It is slated for 2017 because that is the 15th anniversary for Kingdom Hearts. The dates that are currently announced are as follows:
Japan
Tokyo International Forum A (Tokyo)
March 10, 2017
More details to be announced this summer
France
Salle Pleyel (Paris)
March 18 & March 19, 2017
Pre-sales and exclusive VIP tickets at shop.wildfaery.com starting April 30, 2016. Also available starting May 14, 2016 at www.fnaspectacles.com
Great Britain
Central Hall Westminster (London)
March 24 & March 25, 2017
Pre-sales and exclusive VIP tickets at shop.wildfaery.com starting April 30, 2016. Also available starting May 14, 2016 at www.ticketmaster.com
Singapore
Esplanade Concert Hall
May 6 & May 7, 2017
Pre-sales and exclusive VIP tickets at shop.wildfaery.com starting April 30, 2016. Also available starting May 14, 2016 at www.sistic.com.sg
China
Mercedes Benz Arena (Shanghai)
May 28, 2017
More details to be announced this summer
United States
Dolby Theatre (Los Angeles)
June 10 & June 14, 2017
Available starting May 14, 2016 at www.ticketmaster.com
United States
United Palace Theatre (New York)
June 24, 2017
Pre-sales and exclusive VIP tickets at shop.wildfaery.com starting April 30, 2016. Also available starting May 14, 2016 at www.ticketfly.com
“The idea of a Kingdom Hearts concert has been in the works for several years,” says Tetsuya Nomura, Director of the Kingdom Hearts Series. “The World Tour is slated for 2017, the same year as the Kingdom Hearts 15th anniversary. In the meantime, fans will get a chance to explore the world of Kingdom Hearts II.8, which is coming out later this year. I hope the excitement and joy they get from the experience will only increase their anticipation for the release of Kingdom Hearts III.
“”Please have a Kingdom Hearts orchestral concert.” I heard this quite often, and it echoed my own feelings. I’ve wanted to have a concert for some time, and I’m happy to announce that it’s finally become a reality,” says Yoko Shimomura, Composer for the Kingdom Hearts series. “When I began composing for the Kingdom Hearts series, I couldn’t even dream this day would come. But it has, thanks to our beloved fans. This concert and the music of Kingdom Hearts could not have existed without their undying support. I can’t thank them enough.
The concert will encompass my feelings toward the series and those dear to me around the world. I look forward to seeing everyone there!”
If you are interested in getting tickets for this show then I would get them as soon as they go on sale as it is sure to sell out pretty quickly if other gaming related concerts are any indication. Do you plan on attending one of these showings? Tell us what you think below.