Lefkosia: Friday 18 September 2026 – Eleftheria Square, 20:00
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Music for beloved video games, such as Super Mario, World of Warcraft, Pokemon, and many more
Andrés Soto, orchestral arrangementsLiza Xanthopoulou, conductor
A concert unlike any other is coming this year to Eleftheria Square, against the stunning backdrop of Lefkosia’s illuminated Venetian walls! The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation and the Friends of Nicosia Association present the spectacular THE VIDEO GAME SYMPHONY, featuring the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra under the baton of the world-acclaimed conductor Lisa Xanthopoulou.
In an evening where symphonic music meets the captivating world of video games, the Orchestra brings to life beloved melodies from both classic and contemporary games that have left their mark on generations of players. Through the outstanding arrangements of Andrés Soto the programme traces the remarkable evolution of video game music through the years, from the legendary Super Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog and Pokémon to the immersive worlds of World of Warcraft, Hollow Knight and Elden Ring.
The experience will be enhanced by large-screen projections of images and video clips, transporting audiences into the iconic worlds of these games.
A unique celebration of music, imagery and nostalgia that will captivate audiences of all ages, rekindle cherished youthful memories, while creating new ones.
Entrance free
Organisers: Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation & “Friends of Nicosia” Association
The event is supported by: Nicosia Municipality
In collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Cyprus
Sponsors: AEON Payment Technologies, Spacecool
Promotional Partner: Cyprus Comic Con
“ΤΗΕ HISTORY OF VIDEO GAMES” EXPO
The History of Video Games comes to life at the Pallas Theatre foyer, in a unique exhibition tracing the evolution of video game consoles!
The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation, in collaboration with the Video Games Museum, presents the exhibition “The History of Video Games”, a journey through consoles that marked different generations of players and helped shape the global culture of gaming.
Through selected exhibits from the Video Games Museum’s collection, visitors will have the opportunity to discover iconic consoles from different periods and follow the evolution of video games: from the earliest home systems and the era of pixels to the latest generations of gaming platforms. Each console represents a small piece of a much larger story – a story of technological development, creativity and entertainment, as well as personal memories shared by millions of people around the world.
The exhibition is aimed both at those who grew up holding a controller, and at younger generations wishing to discover how one of the most significant cultural and technological phenomena of our time began and evolved.
The Video Games Museum is the first museum in Greece dedicated to the history and culture of video games. Its collection includes more than 400 consoles, rare games, controllers, publications and objects from different periods of gaming history, while its activities focus on preserving, researching and highlighting the cultural heritage of video games.
Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation
In collaboration with the Video Games Museum
“The History of Video Games” Expo welcomes visitors at the following times:
| Saturday 12/9 | 10:00–13:00 and 16:00-19:00 |
| Sunday 13/9 | 10:00–13:00 and 16:00-19:00 |
| Tuesday-Thursday 15-17/9 | 18:00-20:00 |
Tickets Information
Entrance free
Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy
