RESIDENT EVIL – Symphony of Legacy

Wiener Stadthalle - Halle F, Wien

With "Resident Evil - Symphony of Legacy", a concert series is coming in 2026 that is far more than a classic film music event: it is a musical journey through time through one of the most influential horror universes in pop culture - combining the worlds of video games and film for the first time. This concert tour brings the myth of "Resident Evil" to life in an impressive new way - live, intense and absolutely captivating. The series is stopping off in Austria for a single concert!

For three decades, Resident Evil has shaped the genre like no other brand. Resident Evil has not only established itself as an iconic video game series, but is also one of the most commercially successful entertainment brands in the world. Since its debut in 1996, over 170 million games have been sold worldwide, making Resident Evil the best-selling survival horror series in video game history and Capcom's most successful brand in the software sector. An outstanding example of its continued success is Resident Evil 4 (Remake, 2023): The title recently passed the mark of more than 10 million units sold worldwide, making it the fastest-selling installment in the entire series. These figures are representative of a worldwide active player base of tens of millions of people who have played Resident Evil for generations.

The enduring importance of Resident Evil for the survival horror genre is also reflected in recent awards. The series is still regarded as a style-defining game and regularly sets new standards in terms of atmosphere, game design and audiovisual presentation. This creative and technical strength was most recently impressively confirmed at gamescom 2025: Capcom dominated the awards ceremony with "Resident Evil Requiem" and received awards in the Best Visuals, Best Audio, Most Epic and Best Sony PlayStation Game categories, among others.

The mystical soundtracks of the games - from ominous silence to oppressive ambient pads and orchestral outbursts - have accompanied generations of gamers and redefined the emotional experience of interactive stories. At the same time, cinematic films turned the brand into a global screen event with monumental, dark film scores. Resident Evil becomes a global phenomenon. The live-action and animated films are among the most commercially successful video game adaptations of all time: Together, the films grossed over 1.2 billion US dollars worldwide. Resident Evil: The Final Chapter from 2016 alone grossed around 312 million US dollars. This established Resident Evil as a firmly anchored horror universe in international pop culture, even beyond the games.

Symphony of Legacy brings these two worlds together for the first time in a dramaturgically curated concert series. A large symphony orchestra interprets the most striking musical motifs from games and films live - precisely arranged, atmospherically condensed and dramaturgically interwoven. The concert is accompanied by selected visual elements that immerse the audience in the dark aesthetics of Resident Evil without losing the musical focus.

The result is an immersive live experience that combines horror, nostalgia and symphonic power - and builds a bridge between gaming culture, cinematic art and the classical concert tradition. Resident Evil - Symphony of Legacy is aimed equally at long-time fans and music lovers who want to experience how powerful, emotional and timeless this music is.

This concert series not only celebrates an anniversary - it makes audible why Resident Evil has lost none of its fascination for 30 years. You shouldn't miss it!