I still remember the hush that fell over Seattle’s concert hall on August 30, 2025. I had played Stardew Valley for hundreds of hours, but hearing its music performed by a live orchestra was something else entirely. The stage glowed with warm pixel-art visuals, and when the first notes rose, I felt like I was walking into Pelican Town for the very first time. That opening night was the debut of Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons, a global concert tour from creator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone and Tokyo-based SOHO Live. I left the hall grinning, already plotting how to catch another date.
Stardew Valley first launched in 2016, and since then it has become one of the most beloved indie games of all time. I am far from alone in my affection for its farming life-sim loop, its relatable characters, and its quiet, meaningful storytelling. But the soundtrack has always been the heart of the experience for me. The news that Symphony of Seasons would follow the massively successful Festival of Seasons tour felt like a gift. Festival of Seasons sold out in dozens of locations, and ConcernedApe clearly wanted to bring those sounds to even more fans.
The new tour features a 35-piece orchestra performing fresh arrangements of Stardew Valley music. What makes it special is the pairing with visual elements: gameplay footage and original content created exclusively by ConcernedApe. As I watched, the concert explored iconic locations like Pelican Town, Ginger Island, Calico Desert, and beyond. It was not just a concert; it was a journey through the valley I had spent so many seasons in. Fans were encouraged to attend in their best Stardew Valley cosplay, and I saw plenty of farmers, mermaids, and even a few Junimos in the crowd. Every performance felt like a celebration.
Pre-sales for most dates began on November 25 at 9am local time, and fans could sign up for the official newsletter on the concert website to receive a pre-sale access code. Because Festival of Seasons sold out incredibly quickly, that newsletter code was a smart way to avoid missing out. Symphony of Seasons made its debut in Seattle on August 30, 2025, and it is scheduled to visit 18 countries before its final announced stop in Honolulu on March 21, 2026.
Here is a look at the sprawling itinerary that took the tour across the globe:
| Region | Selected stops |
|---|---|
| North America | Seattle (Aug 30–31, 2025), Portland (Sep 6), San Jose (Sep 12), Denver (Sep 13), Los Angeles (Sep 14), Omaha (Sep 19), Dallas (Sep 20), Austin (Sep 21), Macon (Sep 25), Orlando (Sep 27), Fort Lauderdale (Sep 28), Reading (Oct 1), Philadelphia (Oct 2), Washington DC (Oct 3), Newark (Oct 4), Boston (Oct 5), Milwaukee (Oct 10), Chicago (Oct 11), Cleveland (Oct 12), Detroit (Oct 15), Durham (Oct 17), St. Louis (Oct 18), Indianapolis (Oct 19), Knoxville (Oct 23), Minneapolis (Oct 25), Louisville (Oct 26), Richmond (Oct 29), Albany (Oct 30), Mesa (Nov 1), Houston and Kansas City (Nov 2), New Orleans (Nov 7), Tampa (Nov 8), Jacksonville (Nov 9), Mexico City (Jan 31, 2026), Honolulu (Mar 21, 2026) |
| Canada | Calgary (Sep 5, 2025), Vancouver (Sep 9), Toronto (Oct 11), Montreal (Oct 12), Ottawa (Oct 18) |
| Oceania | Christchurch (Oct 22, 2025), Wellington (Oct 24), Auckland (Oct 25), Brisbane (Nov 1), Perth (Nov 3), Adelaide (Nov 5), Melbourne (Nov 14), Sydney (Nov 15) |
| Asia | Singapore (Sep 28, 2025), Bangkok (Nov 15), Seoul (Dec 20), Shanghai (TBA) |
| Europe | Rotterdam (Jan 25, 2026), Antwerp (Jan 27), Hamburg (Jan 28), Linz (Jan 30), Zurich (Jan 31), Munich (Feb 2), Berlin (Feb 3), Paris (Feb 5), Dusseldorf (Feb 6), Glasgow (Feb 10), Manchester (Feb 12), London (Feb 14), Dublin (Mar 8) |
I caught the tour again in Chicago on October 11, 2025. The hall was packed with fans of all ages, and the cosplay parade before the show was almost as entertaining as the music. When the orchestra moved into a suite inspired by the seasons, I closed my eyes and saw my own farm: the first parsnips of spring, the fireflies of summer, the amber leaves of fall, and the quiet snow of winter. 🌱🎻
Stardew Valley continues to branch out beyond video games. Between multiple concert tours, official merchandise, and the in-game additions of Update 1.6, there has never been a better time to be a fan. I love that ConcernedApe keeps finding new ways to let us live inside this world. The Symphony of Seasons is not just a victory lap; it is a reminder of why so many of us built lives in Pelican Town in the first place. If you get the chance to attend a future performance, go. Wear your cosplay, bring a friend, and let a 35-piece orchestra remind you that even a quiet farm life can sound absolutely epic. 🌻