Mario Kart Tournament with Gamer Symphony Orchestra

Join the UMD Gamer Symphony Orchestra for a Mario Kart World tournament accompanied by live music. Participants will race using Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2, while spectators are welcome to watch the competition and performance.

The event is part of NextNOW Fest, The Clarice’s multi-day festival celebrating inventive performances and experiences by artists from the University of Maryland and around the country. The festival is open to the general public.

When: Friday, September 11, 2026

Showtime: 9:30 p.m.

Venue: Gildenhorn Recital Hall, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Tickets: Free

Admission: General admission

Registration: Tournament registration is required for players, with sign-ups opening Monday, August 31, 2026. Spectators do not need to participate in the tournament to attend.

Lineup: UMD Gamer Symphony Orchestra, providing live musical accompaniment

Game: Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2

Livestream: Not available

Accessibility: The Clarice offers wheelchair-accessible seating, size-inclusive seating, large-print programs, assisted listening devices, adult and child sensory packs, and quiet spaces upon request. ASL interpretation, audio description, and captioning are available for select events or by request at least six weeks in advance.