Candlelight Concerts LA

Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings invites you to step into Middle-earth as a live string quartet brings the iconic music of the film trilogy to life in a warmly lit setting surrounded by a sea of flickering candles. Over the course of the concert, sweeping heroic themes and intimate, haunting melodies trace the saga’s emotional journey—from the Shire’s cozy wonder to the shadow and triumph of the final chapters—featuring beloved moments like “Concerning Hobbits,” “The Riders of Rohan,” and “Into the West,” reimagined with chamber-music elegance and cinematic punch. Designed as a special anniversary tribute, it’s an immersive, goosebump-inducing night that feels like traveling with the Fellowship—one glowing note at a time.

Candlelight: Tribute to Juan Gabriel on Strings is a glowing, romantic concert experience that reimagines the unforgettable songs of “El Divo de Juárez” through the rich, expressive sound of a live string quartet, all set within a sea of flickering candles. Over the course of the performance, sweeping melodies and heartfelt harmonies transform classics like “Amor Eterno,” “Así Fue,” “Querida,” “Abrázame Muy Fuerte,” and “No Tengo Dinero” into elegant, cinematic arrangements that highlight the drama, tenderness, and pure emotion at the heart of Juan Gabriel’s music—creating a night that feels both intimate and joyfully celebratory.

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles is a glowing, candlelit concert that reimagines the Fab Four’s most beloved songs through the rich, cinematic sound of a live string quartet, turning familiar melodies into something freshly intimate and surprisingly powerful. From bright, feel-good classics like “Here Comes the Sun” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand” to sing-along favorites such as “Hey Jude” and “With a Little Help From My Friends,” the set moves effortlessly between tenderness (“Yesterday,” “Blackbird,” “Here, There, and Everywhere”) and swagger (“Come Together,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”), creating a nostalgic night that feels both elegant and joyfully communal.

Candlelight: Best of Joe Hisaishi is a dreamlike, candlelit concert that brings the beloved soundscapes of Studio Ghibli and beyond into a richly intimate setting, as a live string quartet transforms sweeping orchestral themes into luminous chamber-music storytelling. Expect a nostalgic journey that moves from wonder to adventure to quiet heartbreak, with iconic selections from films like Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Ponyo, The Wind Rises, The Tale of Princess Kaguya, Howl’s Moving Castle, and more—each melody glowing under the soft flicker of candles for a one-of-a-kind evening that feels cinematic, cozy, and deeply emotional all at once.

Candlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny turns the glow of hundreds of candles into the perfect backdrop for a live string quartet reimagining the superstar’s biggest tracks in a fresh, cinematic way—equal parts romantic, swaggering, and irresistibly rhythmic. With melodies from favorites like “Yonaguni,” “Moscow Mule,” “Ojitos Lindos,” “Me Porto Bonito,” and “Tití Me Preguntó,” plus crowd-pleasing moments like “La Noche de Anoche,” “Callaíta,” “un 100xto,” and a closing medley, the concert blends reggaetón energy with elegant chamber-music textures for an immersive hour that feels both intimate and hype at the same time.

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer is a cinematic, candlelit concert that transforms some of modern film’s most iconic scores into an intimate, goosebump-inducing experience, performed live by a string quartet surrounded by the soft glow of hundreds of flickering candles. The program sweeps from soaring, emotional themes to pulse-pounding action cues—reimagining unforgettable music from Interstellar, Inception (“Time”), The Dark Knight (“Like a Dog Chasing Cars”), Gladiator, The Lion King, Man of Steel, Sherlock Holmes (“Discombobulate”), Kung Fu Panda (“Oogway Ascends”), Madagascar (“Zoosters Breakout”), and a Pirates of the Caribbean medley—capturing Zimmer’s signature blend of heart, momentum, and epic scale in a beautifully close-up setting.

Candlelight: The Best of Frank Sinatra & Nat King Cole is a smooth, candlelit jazz night that wraps timeless crooner classics in the warm glow of hundreds of flickering candles, as a live jazz ensemble brings big-band charm and lounge-era romance to life in an intimate setting. Expect the easy swing and swagger of Sinatra favorites like “Come Fly with Me,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” paired with Nat King Cole staples that melt the room—especially the velvet-hearted “Unforgettable”—alongside beloved standards like “Night and Day,” “The Way You Look Tonight,” and “Almost Like Being in Love,” all delivered with the kind of elegance that makes the whole evening feel like stepping into a classic Hollywood soundtrack.

Candlelight: Timeless Composers is a glowingly intimate classical concert where a live string quartet performs enduring masterpieces in elegant, candlelit ambiance, turning each familiar melody into a close-up, spine-tingling experience. The program is a greatest-hits journey through the canon—moving from the bright rush of Vivaldi’s “Spring” and the calm clarity of Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1 Prelude to the effortless charm of Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik, the thunder-and-lightning drama of Beethoven’s Fifth, and the sweeping romance of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake—with crowd favorites like Brahms’ “Hungarian Dance No. 5,” Liszt’s “Liebestraum,” “Nessun Dorma” from Turandot, the “Habanera” from Carmen, Debussy’s “Clair de Lune,” Ravel’s rhythmic brilliance, and Rachmaninoff’s soaring “Vocalise” rounding out an hour that feels timeless, cinematic, and completely transportive.

Candlelight: Tribute to Whitney Houston is a glowing, immersive concert that surrounds you with the warm flicker of candlelight as a live string quartet reimagines Whitney’s powerhouse hits in elegant, goosebump-inducing arrangements. Over the course of the evening, the music moves from big, triumphant anthems to tender ballads—featuring favorites like “I Will Always Love You,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” “Greatest Love of All,” “I Have Nothing,” and “How Will I Know,” plus crowd-pleasers such as “It’s Not Right but It’s Okay,” “One Moment in Time,” “Saving All My Love for You,” “Where Do Broken Hearts Go,” “So Emotional,” and even “When You Believe” and “Higher Love”—creating a heartfelt tribute that feels both intimate and larger-than-life.

Candlelight: Best of Hip-Hop brings the genre’s most iconic hooks and head-nod grooves into a stunningly intimate setting, where a live string quartet transforms classic tracks into something elegant, cinematic, and surprisingly emotional under the glow of hundreds of candles. Expect a high-energy ride that moves from West Coast and ’90s legends to modern hitmakers, with familiar favorites like “Gangsta’s Paradise,” “Swimming Pools,” and “Passionfruit,” plus medleys celebrating artists such as Jay-Z, Outkast, Lauryn Hill/Fugees, 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., Dr. Dre, and Eminem—each reimagined with rich harmonies and dramatic builds that make every beat feel bigger, warmer, and totally fresh.

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special is a romantic, candlelit concert that pairs the warm glow of hundreds of candles with the lush sound of a live string quartet, creating an intimate atmosphere made for date night. The program is a sweeping tour through timeless love songs and cinematic heart-swells—think classics like “Unchained Melody,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” and “All You Need Is Love,” alongside modern favorites such as “A Thousand Years” and “Shallow,” plus unforgettable film themes including “My Heart Will Go On” and other iconic melodies reimagined in elegant chamber-music style.

Candlelight: Tribute to Metallica unleashes the band’s biggest riffs and anthems in a totally different way, as a live string quartet turns heavy metal into a dramatic, cinematic concert experience under the warm glow of countless candles. Over 60 minutes, thunderous rhythms and soaring melodies shift between raw power and surprising tenderness, moving through iconic tracks like “Enter Sandman,” “One,” “Master of Puppets,” “Nothing Else Matters,” “The Unforgiven,” “Fade to Black,” “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” “Seek & Destroy,” “Sad But True,” and even “Whiskey in the Jar,” all reimagined with lush harmonies and adrenaline-pumping intensity that makes the music feel both intimate and epic at the same time.