Symphony presents PRESS PLAY: A Gamer’s Halloween Family Concert on Oct. 18 at Barbara B. Mann PAH

September 7, 2026

Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 | 1 p.m. | Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

Join Gulf Coast Symphony for a musical quest for the whole family – PRESS PLAY: A Gamer’s Halloween Family Concert, Oct. 18, 2026, at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall.

Starting at 1 p.m., level up in the lobby by gathering loot (Halloween treats), testing instrument skills (Musical Discovery Zone), and then going for the win in the annual costume contest! Activities are open to all ages, including adults, and contest winners will be announced during the concert, which begins at 2 p.m.

This year’s concert celebrates the music of video games, and will feature full symphonic performances of themes and medleys from beloved titles including Super Mario Bros, The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, Minecraft, and many more, including a bonus tribute to the smash hit K-Pop Demon Hunters.

Doors open and lobby activities begin at 1 p.m., and the concert begins at 2 p.m.. All attendees must have a concert ticket to be admitted to the lobby, but all pre-concert activities are FREE!

To purchase tickets for PRESS PLAY: A Gamer’s Halloween Family Concert, go to GulfCoastSymphony.org or call 239-481-4849. The Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall is located at 13350 FSW Parkway in Fort Myers.

Photos by Bruce Jager