Sega is bringing the music of Sonic the Hedgehog to concert halls across North America and the U.K. with the Sonic Live in Concert global tour, marking the franchise's 35th anniversary.

The tour kicks off September 20, 2026, in Spokane, Washington, and runs through February 2027, with dates announced for over 30 cities across the U.S. and U.K. so far. Preview shows are scheduled in Seattle, Portland, San Diego, and Hollywood before the official launch at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on September 26. Other major stops include Las Vegas, Denver, Nashville at the historic Ryman Auditorium, Atlanta, and multiple Florida cities. International dates begin in London on September 30, with Glasgow and additional European stops to be announced later.

The concert experience will feature performances of music spanning the franchise's extensive video game catalog, giving fans a chance to experience iconic Sonic tracks in a live setting. This is a fitting tribute to one of gaming's most enduring franchises, which has been a cultural touchstone since 1991.

For Knoxville-area fans, Nashville's Ryman Auditorium is scheduled for October 19, 2026, making it the closest announced venue. The tour represents a broader trend of video game music gaining recognition as legitimate concert entertainment, following successful tours for franchises like Final Fantasy and The Legend of Zelda.

Sega has indicated that additional European tour dates will be announced at a later time, so fans outside the currently scheduled regions should keep an eye out for updates. Tickets and venue information are available through each venue's official ticketing system as dates approach.