Prepare to embark on an epic adventure.
Live music is becoming a favorite pastime of the Kingdom. With electrifying performances like Riyadh Season’s opening ceremony to bopping Candlelight concerts that pay tribute to genre-defining artists like Coldplay, it is no surprise.
Now, Qiddiya Gaming is bringing a Final Fantasy XIV concert. Titled ‘Echoes of Eorzea: A Decade of Final Fantasy XIV in Symphony’, the performance is a collaboration with Square Enix.
With over 100 musicians paying tribute to one of the most popular role-playing games in the world, the epic concert is the first of its kind in the Middle East and lucky for us, it will be held right here in Riyadh.
What’s more, tickets for the November event are out with a chance to meet and greet the minds behind the awesome game.
Prepare to open your minds as you witness your fantasy come to life. Here is everything to know about the cool performance.
Final Fantasy XIV concert
Final Fantasy was first released in 1987 and has since added 16 more entries to the role-playing world. The series has branched into other video game genres, such as tactical, action, massively multiplayer online, racing, third-person shooter, fighting, and rhythm. Other iterations include films, anime, manga, and novels.
Now the game is being brought to life with a orchestral performance in Riyadh.
Final Fantasy XIV concert location
The moving concert will be held at the red hall in the sprawling Princess Nourah University.
Final Fantasy XIV concert dates and times
Touted as a celebration of a decade of music and memories of a lifetime, the event will run from Thursday, November 28 to Friday, November 29. Doors will open at 7.45pm with the performance starting at 8pm.
Final Fantasy XIV concert tickets
Tickets for the concert have been released on webook.com starting from SR150. Want to meet the minds behind the fantastic game? With the Diamond ticket, you’ll be able to do just that. After the performance you will be taken to meet:
- Naoki Yoshida: Producer and director
- Masayoshi Soken: Sound director and composer
- Natsuko Ishikawa: Senior story designer
- Micheal-Christopher Koji Fox: Localization supervisor
Not only that, but you will also walk away with a signed poster, a photo, a swag bag, and more.
More haps in Riyadh
Can’t go to the Final Fantasy XIV concert? There is the Hans Zimmer concert at Boulevard City next year. You can also enjoy cultural celebrations at Suwaidi Park for free until November. Don’t forget to globe-trot at BLVD World which has five new zones including Saudi Arabia and Africa.
From SAR150. Thu Nov 28-Fri Nov 29, 8pm-11.45pm. Red Hall, Princess Nourah University, webook.com.
