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For the first time, an exhibition traces the fascinating history of the relationship between music and video games, from the 8-bit era to symphony orchestras.
Over the past half-century, video game music has become a global phenomenon. Woven into the lives of several generations, it accompanies both intimate stories and collective adventures. Once limited to a few functional beeps, video game music—or VGM—has evolved alongside technology into a vibrant, demanding, and inventive creative field. It draws on everything from symphony orchestras to the most experimental electronic music, explores every musical genre, and embodies a unique form: music that is not merely listened to, but played, experienced, and lived. The player becomes the trigger, the performer, the musician. Inspired by the structure of video games, the exhibition unfolds like an open world, inviting each visitor to choose their own path through a dynamic landscape blending sound, music, and play. The space is organized around several themes, each featuring interactive exhibits and stations. Around twenty playable games are spread throughout a journey enriched with artwork, consoles, instruments, photographs, and audiovisual content. Welcome to the exhibition where you are the hero. Curators: Fanny Rebillard and Jean Zeid Exhibition design: La Sagna & Racine; Credits: Video Games & Music exhibition © Joachim Bertrand Video Game Events Concerts, performances, and forum—from June 23 to 27, 2026 Video game pop culture owes much to its legendary scores, which come to life here through four major immersive events. View the program Playlist Around one hundred tracks that echo and extend the exhibition experience, from the earliest 8-bit pieces to the latest video game-inspired pop videos. Listen on your favorite platform
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