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Experience highlights Why you'll love it

A haunted evening of Halloween classics
Spooky film themes and eerie classical pieces, played live by a string quartet at The Unitarian Church.

Surrounded by a thousand candles
Only candles illuminate the room, creating a breathtaking atmosphere that makes every Candlelight concert unforgettable.

An extraordinary setting
Experience this unique concert in a stunning candlelit setting.
Program The music that awaits you
- Thriller from Michael Jackson's ThrillerMichael Bublé
- Funeral March of a Marionette from Alfred Hitchcock PresentsCharles Gounod
- Shostakovich String Quartet No. 8 from String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110Dmitri Shostakovich
- Tubular Bells from The ExorcistMike Oldfield
- Stranger Things ThemeDixon & Stein
- Beetlejuice Main TitleDanny Elfman
- The Addams Family ThemeVic Mizzy
- Halloween ThemeJohn Carpenter
- Prelude from PsychoBernard Herrmann
- GhostbustersElmer Bernstein
- Danse Macabre from Danse macabre, Op. 40Camille Saint-Saëns
- Night On Bald Mountain from St. John's Eve on Bald MountainModest Mussorgsky
- Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Picture ShowO'Brien and Hartley
- The Nightmare Before Christmas SuiteDanny Elfman
- In The Hall Of The Mountain King from Peer GyntEdvard Grieg
Performers
- String quartetListeso
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In short About the concert
Spend a haunted evening at a Candlelight concert at The Unitarian Church in Charleston. A string quartet plays spine-tingling film and TV themes alongside dark classical favorites, live and surrounded by the glow of candles.
This concert experience is a tribute. It is not associated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the artist, their heirs or their official representatives.
On the day How it works

Arrive early
Doors open 45 minutes before the concert. They close 5 minutes before it starts. Late entry is not permitted once the concert has started.

Find your seat
Seats are not numbered: they are taken on a first-come, first-served basis within the zone on your ticket.

Let the music take over
Enjoy 60 minutes of live music surrounded by candles.
Reviews What guests are saying
4.9/5
based on 251 reviews
Alan A.
oct 2022
Absolutely beautiful, stunning and beautiful ambience. The musicians were so talented!
Christian D.
oct 2022
The ambiance was perfect for the phenomenal execution of music pieces they chose. We would definitely like to see them perform again.
Kyle G.
oct 2022
Fantastic as always! Can’t wait for the next.
Marlee T.
oct 2022
This is my 3rd candlelight performance and it was wonderful as always. Great musicians and great atmosphere.
sarah c.
oct 2022
Extremely entertaining. Music was fantastic and the setting was stunning. A truly wonderful experience.
Patrick S.
oct 2022
Unique experience great ambience and sonically lovely! The warm and calming demeanor of the musicians enhanced the experience.
Sara S.
oct 2022
Amazing, loved it and will be attending other events!
Frann C.
nov 2022
Super fun evening! A very talented group and stunning venue.
Adrienne E.
nov 2022
This was a fantastic way to spend Halloween. This is the second of these events I have attended. The performance and the ambiance makes it a great experience. I also love knowing I am supporting local performers.
Kelly F.
oct 2022
Amazing performance!!
About the venueThe Unitarian Church

The Unitarian Church in Charleston, a historic church built in 1772, is known for its social justice activities and commitment to contemporary social and political issues. It features a Perpendicular Gothic style, a crenelated tower, arched windows, and stained glass panels. The churchyard is a peaceful and serene space with beautiful plants and objects. It is open to the public for tours and is a popular tourist destination for those interested in history and architecture.
Address
4 Archdale St, Charleston, SC 29401, 29401
Parking
Nearby parking is available at the Queen Street parking garage (93 Queen St) and Majestic Square (corner of Archdale and Market streets). Limited parking is available behind Gage Hall.
Accessibility
The venue is ADA compliant.
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