Every year, the ACen guest team works hard to invite exciting, talented people to be part of our event, and musical concerts are an integral part of that. We aim to inform, surprise, excite, and entertain by bringing a variety of music acts to the convention. From the well-known, to the up and coming, we hope you’ll not only find a new favorite band, (or get the chance to see your current favorite live), but learn about current anime and Japanese pop culture as well.
Attending a Concert at Anime Central
Unless otherwise noted, all concerts are included as part of your ACen membership purchase. Each year thousands of attendees look forward to an amazing show from our international and domestic musical guests on our main stage as a part of our annual convention.
Each concert will have a maximum capacity limit to them and once that capacity is reached no more attendees will be able to enter. Be prepared to arrive early if you plan on attending one of the concerts at Anime Central. Anime Central does not guarantee the entry to any of the concerts held over the course of the convention.
Concert Bag Policy
Bags will not be permitted into certain areas of the event. During the large dances and concerts in main events, bags may not be allowed at all. This is for the safety of everyone. The only exceptions to this will be a clutch/wristlet, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5” x 6.5” (approximately the size of a hand). Or for those individuals with a special needs access bag pass for medication. For events that may allow you to bring bags with you, please note that they may be subject to searching.
Upcoming Concerts for Anime Central 2024
A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY
A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY has performed spectacular concerts for spellbound audiences on four continents since its 2014 debut and the experience is fresh every time, drawing audiences deeper into the musical worlds of FINAL FANTASY. We can’t wait to bring that energy TO YOU.
Beloved musical selections from composers Nobuo Uematsu, Masashi Hamauzu, Naoshi Mizuta, Hitoshi Sakimoto, Yoko Shimomura, and Masayoshi Soken are performed in a transparent and engaging format, achieving an astounding variety of musical textures and moods. Under the direction of Eric Roth, the New World Players chamber ensemble performs brand-new, exclusive, and OFFICIAL arrangements from throughout the FINAL FANTASY series in the thrillingly personal style of this outstanding musical production. Plus: we’ve got new t-shirts!