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Experience highlights Why you'll love it

The best of Hans Zimmer
A string quartet performs film scores from Inception, The Lion King, Dunkirk, Gladiator and Pirates of the Caribbean, by candlelight.

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
- Time from Inception
- This Land from The Lion King
- Zooster’s Breakout from Madagascar
- Supermarine from Dunkirk
- Honor from The Pacific
- A Dark Knight from The Dark Knight
- Wonder Woman Suite
- Cornfield Chase from Interstellar
- Dune Suite
- Gladiator Suite
- Discombobulate from Sherlock Holmes
- Pirates of the Caribbean Suite
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In short About the concert
Candlelight brings the magic of a live, multi-sensory concert to Nationalmuseet, a setting never before used for this purpose in Copenhagen. A string quartet performs the best of Hans Zimmer's film music under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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 30 minutes before the concert. 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 by candlelight.
Reviews What guests are saying
4.5/5
based on 89 reviews
Ninolla E.
apr 2023
Beautiful and poetic
Gitte B.
apr 2023
En fantastisk musikoplevelse der skal opleves
Asma A.
apr 2023
10/10!!
Sara L.
jan 2023
Absolutely amazing - such a beautiful venue and wonderful music.
Louise D.
jan 2023
Amazing experience!!
Stefan C.
jan 2023
Amazing!!! please come to Elsinore
About the venueNationalmuseet
The National Museum of Denmark is housed in the historic Prince’s Palace in the heart of Copenhagen. On this evening, guests will experience the unique setting of the museum’s Banquet Hall — a magnificent historic hall with painted marble columns dating back to 1672. Home to some of Denmark’s greatest cultural treasures spanning 9,000 years of history, the museum provides a truly atmospheric setting for an unforgettable evening of live music, surrounded by Danish history and heritage.
Address
Festsalen, Ny Vestergade 10, København K, Denmark, 1471
Parking
The nearest multi-storey car park is located at BLOX.
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
FAQs Frequently asked questions
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