Pokémon EDM Show Celebrates 30th Anniversary in Los Angeles
The Pokémon Company has announced two electronic music concerts featuring Marshmello and Alison Wonderland. The events will be held in Los Angeles and London later this year.
Called Pokémon Night Out, the performances will include custom sets and franchise-themed visuals. Attendance is limited to fans aged 16 and older.
Event details
Dates and venues are confirmed for both cities.
- Oct. 24 — Intuit Dome, Los Angeles.
- Nov. 10 — O2 Arena, London.
Artist reactions
Alison Wonderland
She shared her excitement on Instagram alongside photos with Pokémon plush toys. She said she will present special Pokémon visuals and unique song edits for the shows.
Marshmello
In a video posted to the franchise’s channel, he said he grew up with Pokémon. He named Mewtwo as his favorite and contrasted it with Pikachu and Charizard.
Purpose and context
Taito Okiura, vice president of marketing and media for The Pokémon Company International, framed the concerts as community-building experiences. He said music helps unite Trainers across the global fan base.
The events are part of the franchise’s 30th anniversary programming. The original games, Pokémon Red and Green, debuted in Japan in 1996. U.S. releases followed in 1998 as Pokémon Red and Blue.
The Pokémon EDM concerts will serve as a major anniversary moment in Los Angeles. Filmogaz.com will follow developments and provide coverage of these themed shows.
