On the evening of Friday 18 September 2026, Eleftheria Square in Nicosia will host one of the most distinctive open-air concerts the city has seen in years. With the illuminated Venetian walls of Lefkosia rising dramatically in the background, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra will perform The Video Game Symphony — a programme dedicated entirely to music born in the world of video games.
The event is presented jointly by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation and the Friends of Nicosia Association, and it brings together two cultural worlds that rarely share the same stage. Conducting the evening is Lisa Xanthopoulou, a conductor of international standing whose interpretive precision and stage presence lend the occasion genuine artistic weight. Under her baton, the orchestra will move through symphonic arrangements drawn from both landmark titles of earlier decades and the richly scored games of recent years — music that has quietly shaped the emotional lives of millions of players.
What makes the concert particularly compelling is its accessibility. Admission is entirely free, meaning the square is likely to draw a broad and enthusiastic crowd: families, dedicated gamers hearing these melodies reimagined for full orchestra for the first time, and classical music lovers curious about the crossover. The warm September air and the historic setting add a layer of spectacle that no indoor venue could replicate.
Doors — or rather, the square — open for the 20:00 start. Arrive early to secure a good vantage point in front of the stage.
— Source: visitcyprus.com