The Legend Of Zelda Officially Returns February 2027 With Major 40th Anniversary Release

Published Sep 11, 2026, 1:21 PM EDT

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The Legend of Zelda is one of Nintendo’s most fascinating franchises. Almost every entry in the series is wholly unique in terms of its art direction, even if elements of gameplay trickle from one into another, and fans are likely to all have their own personal favorites due to how distinct they all are. That said, if the series has a controlled variable that is unanimously iconic and superb in each game, it’s The Legend of Zelda’s music.

Whether they’re considered to be from the best Legend of Zelda games or not, fans’ favorite tracks from the franchise are probably scattered and varied, as there is a lot to love. Some tracks might enhance a fan’s favorite game, while in some cases, the original soundtrack might be the defining factor in making an entry the most memorable to a fan all these years later. Thankfully, fans have a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the franchise’s music next year.

As per Nintendo, The Legend of Zelda will have a new world tour concert experience featuring “nostalgic tunes and modern melodies,” seemingly from every or any game. These worldwide concert tours are held as part of The Legend of Zelda’s 40th Anniversary celebrations, and will have several unique international spots that fans can catch it at throughout 2027:

• Japan, beginning January 23, 2027, in Tokyo
• North America, beginning February 22, 2027, in Chicago
• Europe, beginning April 3, 2027, in London
• Australia, beginning May 13, 2027, in Melbourne

More cities and venues are already listed on the official website for the concert tours. Japan's scheduled tour dates run through April 2027, while North America starts in February and currently appears to end in October.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake recently had its official release date announced, with the game now scheduled to be released in November of this year. It’s unknown if any music from this remake, specifically, will be featured in these concert tours, but the remake’s music might lean fairly heavily into the original game’s music, anyway.

Either way, fans are sure to hear their favorite Legend of Zelda songs while they’re in attendance, and there are plenty of venues and dates available for fans to hopefully be able to catch at least one outing of the live concert. Plus, Nintendo has stated that “additional cities and countries will be announced in the future,” ensuring that these 40th-anniversary Legend of Zelda festivities reach as many fans and players as possible.

The Legend of Zelda franchise follows the adventures of Link, an elf-like Hylian, and Princess Zelda as they protect the land of Hyrule from the evil warlord-turned-demon king Ganon. The series is known for its mix of action, adventure, and puzzle-solving elements, often revolving around the collection of the Triforce, a powerful relic left by the goddesses who created Hyrule.