‘A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY’ Launches Newvember U.S. Tour and 2026 Canadian Dates
CHICAGO, IL — The magic of FINAL FANTASY music will return to concert halls this fall, as “A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY” embarks on a new U.S. Newvember Tour in 2025, followed by a Canadian tour in 2026. Produced by AWR Music, the company behind acclaimed game concert series like Distant Worlds and the NieR Orchestra Concert, this program offers a smaller-scale yet powerful take on the franchise’s beloved soundtracks.
An Intimate Concert Experience
Unlike the full symphonic productions of Distant Worlds, A New World presents FINAL FANTASY’s music in a chamber orchestra format. Led by Eric Roth, music director and conductor, the New World Players bring fresh energy to the arrangements, giving audiences a close-up, immersive connection to the music.
The setlist spans decades of the series’ legacy — from early themes composed by Nobuo Uematsu to modern works by Masashi Hamauzu, Yoko Shimomura, and Masayoshi Soken. Each piece is reimagined for smaller ensembles, resulting in new textures and expressions that highlight the intricacy of FINAL FANTASY’s musical universe.
U.S. “Newvember” Tour and Canada 2026
The Newvember U.S. Tour will launch in Phoenix, Arizona, with additional stops in Chicago, Miami, and more cities yet to be announced. In 2026, the series will head north with dates in British Columbia, Quebec, and Nova Scotia, continuing its tradition of reaching fans worldwide.
Since its debut in 2014, A New World has performed on four continents, delivering spellbinding concerts that feel personal, emotional, and uniquely engaging. The ensemble’s third full-length album, released last year, delighted global fans with new official arrangements.
A Legacy of Game Music Concerts
Produced by AWR Music Productions, A New World carries on the success of its sister program Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY, which has filled arenas across the globe. The company’s credits also include the FINAL FANTASY VII Rebirth Orchestra World Tour, showing its leadership in bringing video game music to mainstream concert stages.
For longtime fans of the series, the concerts are a chance to relive some of gaming’s most iconic moments through sound. For newcomers, they offer a powerful entry point into the artistry of video game composition, proving that FINAL FANTASY’s music resonates far beyond consoles.
Why Fans Should Attend
From the iconic opening prelude to the battle themes and character motifs that shaped generations of gamers, FINAL FANTASY’s soundtracks remain some of the most beloved in all of entertainment. In the chamber setting of A New World, each note feels even more intimate, pulling listeners deeper into the emotional core of the series.
With A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY launching its Newvember U.S. dates in 2025 and heading to Canada in 2026, fans across North America will once again be able to experience the unforgettable melodies that defined an era of gaming. For more tour updates, schedules, and reviews, follow ChicagoMusicGuide.com.