Candlelight Orchestra: A Tribute to The Greatest Showman and More!

Event Details

With over a thousand flickering candles illuminating the performers, Candlelight Orchestra will be paying tribute to the powerful music of The Greatest Showman and more over the course of 60 mesmerizing minutes.

An enchanting evening with the Candlelight Orchestra

Whether you’re looking for a beautiful and unique Charleston event or a romantic candlelit experience, this event is for you. You don’t need to know all things classical music to enjoy the evening of magical ambiance, simply unplug and savor the music you’ll hear.

Held in specially selected venues in comfortable idyllic settings so you can soar with classical music in a relaxed but awe inspiring atmosphere bathed by the flicker of over a thousand candlelights. Prepare to soar into the clouds! This concert series is coming to the South Carolina Society Hall, a historical venue of purpose and elegance located on the Charleston peninsula, just blocks away from the historical rainbow row.

Performances by Candlelight Orchestra

After traveling around the world—in cities like Edinburgh, London, Kotor, Montenegro and Vancouver, BC—the experience of Candlelight Orchestra has finally made its way to Charleston! The concerts feature the classical romantics and your all-time favorites.
With over a thousand flickering candles illuminating the performers, the Candlelight Orchestra concerts present a collection of Christmas classical music over the course of 60 mesmerizing minutes.

Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight ambiance is provided through flameless candles.

General Info
Dates and times: March 26th. 2022, various times (select during purchase).
Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 1 hour prior to the start time. Late entry is not permitted.
Venue: South Carolina Society Hall, 72 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
Age requirement: 10 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Accessibility: This venue is ADA compliant
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Your safety is Candlelight Orchestra’s priority. You can read the safety measures for this event on our FAQ page.
No Refunds. All Sales are Final.

Tickets
Zone A (premium visibility) $65
Zone B (great visibility) $55
Zone B (good visibility) $45

Seating in each zone is assigned on a first come first served basis.

The Candlelight Orchestra series takes place on March 26 2022 with three available seatings to choose from (5pm, 6:30pm, 8pm). Each seating is a 60-minute performance for an easy fit—into your Charleston dinner plans. Doors will open an hour prior to each show—beverages will be available in the reception salon prior to each seating.

This Candlelight Orchestra concert is being held in a stunning Charleston historic venue, The Society Hall—a perfect setting for this magical experience.

Candlelight Orchestra audiences have called the experience “mesmerizing, transcendent and stimulating to the senses” and that “the performers were angelic!” Candlelight Orchestra is a unique intimate occasion unlike any other that you will not want to miss as one of your things to do in Charleston where visiting for the weekend or a seasoned local.

Highlights

A spirited ambience bathed in magical candlelight
Talented string musicians and guest artists performing classical & contemporary music from The Greatest Showman, West Side Story, Beauty and the Beast, Phantom of the Opera and more.
Stunning architectural intimacy awash in a parade of intimate candlelight.
A safe event, ensuring you are comfortable and at ease.

Tentative Program

Never Enough (The Greatest Showman)
Rewrite the Stars (The Greatest Showman)
A Million Dreams (The Greatest Showman)
Maria (West Side Story)
Think of Me (Phantom of the Opera)
A Whole New World (Alladin on Broadway)
I Dreamed a Dream (Les Miserables)
Beauty and the Beast
On My Own (Les Miserables)
A Thousand Years (Christina Perri, Twilight Movies)
and more...

What’s Happening

The wildly popular Candlelight Orchestra series is heading to Charleston! Whether you’re looking for a sensory unique classical music performance or a beautiful candlelit experience, this performance is for you. You don’t need to know all things classical music to enjoy the evening, simply sit back and savor the stunning pieces you’ll hear. Now held in venues with a comfortable setting so you can enjoy classical music in a laid back yet classy atmosphere while the surroundings flicker by candlelight. Prepare to be mesmerized with these most treasured classics as one of your favorite activities in Charleston in 2021!

User Reviews

Carol B - “Stunning. The concert was exactly what we needed. The musicians we're so talented.”
John R - “My wife and I loved the show. The environment was perfect, the candle light, the musicians, music, everything was awesome!”
Jennifer K - “I had tears in my eyes the whole time. Being that close to such powerful music. I loved it!”