Sonic Live in Concert brings iconic video game music to Peoria

May 28, 2026 - 02:16

Fans of the blue blur will have a chance to hear the sounds of Green Hill Zone and Chemical Plant Zone performed live this fall. Sonic Live In Concert is scheduled to stop at the Prairie Home Alliance Theater in Peoria on October 16th. The show features a full band playing music from across the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, with high-definition footage of classic levels and cutscenes projected in sync with the performance.

The concert covers decades of Sega's flagship series. Audiences can expect tracks from the original 16-bit era, the Dreamcast years, and more recent titles. The setlist draws from fan-favorite soundtracks, including work by composers like Masato Nakamura, Jun Senoue, and Tomoya Ohtani. The synchronized HD footage aims to create an immersive experience, letting the crowd relive iconic moments from games like Sonic Adventure, Sonic Colors, and Sonic Generations.

Tickets for the Peoria date are on sale now. The show is part of a larger North American tour that brings the high-energy, nostalgic concert to multiple cities. For fans of the hedgehog's speedy adventures, this live event offers a rare chance to hear those familiar chiptune melodies and rock-infused themes performed by a live ensemble on stage.