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California State Railroad Museum

4.8(385)
Duration
60 minutes
Live music
String quartet
Ambience
Lit by candles
Ages
8+
Venue
Indoor

Tickets Selling Fast

From
$35.10

Experience highlights Why you'll love it

  • Halloween classics, live

    Halloween classics, live

    Spine-chilling film themes and dark classical pieces, played live by a string quartet at the California State Railroad Museum.

  • Surrounded by a thousand candles

    Surrounded by a thousand candles

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

  • An extraordinary setting

    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 quartetRange Ensemble

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In short About the concert

Celebrate spooky season with a Candlelight concert at the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento. Surrounded by the glow of hundreds of candles, a string quartet performs haunting Halloween classics, from eerie film and TV themes to dark classical masterpieces, in an unforgettable live performance.

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

  1. Arrive early

    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.

  2. Find your seat

    Find your seat

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

  3. Let the music take over

    Let the music take over

    Enjoy 60 minutes of live music surrounded by candles.

Reviews What guests are saying

4.8/5

based on 385 reviews

Amanda F.

jan 2024

Absolutely amazing!!

Anabell G.

dec 2023

The vibe was amazing!!! We got to enjoy the Halloween classics and also enjoy beautiful and spooky melodies before Halloween. Definitely would attend again!

Motoko L.

nov 2023

Magical evening and the great concert at the Railroad Museum!

Elisha W.

nov 2023

Loved it. The music was great and the orchestra was interactive.

Anna D.

nov 2023

A beautiful venue and a very entertaining show!

Paola Melissa K.

nov 2023

It was amazing! Musicians were excellent and funny, the museum was beautiful, we had a lovely evening!

Kathleen P.

nov 2023

Very intimate & enjoyable!

Julie F.

nov 2023

Amazing performance!! We absolutely loved it!

Jennifer T.

nov 2023

Great performance

jeffreyjacobson

oct 2023

Awesome! We had a great time.

Ann A.

oct 2023

Loved it! Such a great show and experience!

Steven C.

oct 2023

A fantastic experience!

Nicole L.

oct 2023

so fantastic! we loved that it was interactive on a few songs, and the actual candle lit part of the event was beautiful

kingofspades707

oct 2023

Absolutely wonderful experience. Going again for sure

9nks27vfcc

oct 2023

Such an amazing show!

About the venueCalifornia State Railroad Museum

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The California State Railroad Museum complex opened in 1976 and is a popular destination in Sacramento. It has over 225,000 sq ft of exhibit space and uses exhibits, docents, and restored railcars and locomotives to illustrate railroad history in California and the West. Over 500,000 visit the museum annually.

  • Address

    125 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States, 95814

  • Parking

    Ridesharing is encouraged. Old Sacramento City Garage is located at 125 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814. A small number of metered street parking spaces are available on the Old Sacramento Waterfront (metered from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.), but they are not suitable for stays longer than 90 minutes.

  • Accessibility

    The California State Railroad Museum is ADA accessible.

FAQs Frequently asked questions

What are the different ticket types?
There are three zones: Zone A (great visibility), Zone B (good visibility) and Zone C (fair visibility).
Can I buy tickets at the venue?
Tickets are not available for purchase at the venue. All tickets must be purchased through the Fever app or website (www.feverup.com) before arriving at the event.
Can I book a ticket for my caregiver?
Guests requiring assistance throughout the experience are entitled to apply for 1 free pass for their caregiver. Once you have purchased your ticket (you must hold a valid ticket before applying), please contact us for more information.
Is there an age requirement for the event?
All guests must be 8 years old or older to attend. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Where can I find my ticket?
You can find your ticket in the “Tickets” section of the Fever app (available on the Apple App Store and Google Play). Please remember to log in with the same login method you used to make the purchase. You will also find your QR code in your purchase confirmation email.
Can I change my ticket?
Subject to availability, changes of date and/or time are permitted up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience. To make a change, please contact us with your ticket ID. Refunds are not allowed under any circumstances. For more information, please refer to our T&Cs.
What is the Flexible Refund Ticket?
Available for selected events, the Flexible Refund Ticket allows you to ask for a full refund in case you decide not to attend the experience.
When can I return my Flexible Refund Ticket?
You may return your Flexible Refund Ticket and get a full refund if you contact us up to 48 hours before the experience starts. Please note that the ticket becomes non-refundable if it is transferred to another user.
What documents do I have to present to receive my refund?
No documentation is needed to claim your refund.
How do I request my refund?
Please contact us to get your ticket refunded.
Where is the experience taking place?
At the California State Railroad Museum, 125 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814.
How do I get to the venue?
Take Interstate Highway 80-East to West Sacramento. At the I-80/Business 80 split, follow Business 80 to Downtown Sacramento, then, as the freeway climbs over the Sacramento River, take the Interstate Highway 5-North exit. Exit at “J” Street (a one-way, eastbound street) and go two blocks to Fifth Street. Turn left, then turn left again at “I” Street. Follow the large overhead signs to “Old Sacramento/Railroad Museum”.
Is there food served?
There will not be any food or drink at this event.
Can I bring animals?
Animals are not allowed, except for service animals.
Does this venue have disability access?
The California State Railroad Museum is ADA accessible.
Is there parking available?
Ridesharing is encouraged. Old Sacramento City Garage is located at 125 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814. A small number of limited-term, metered parking spaces are available on the streets of the Old Sacramento Waterfront. Street parking is metered from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. However, these spaces are not suitable for guests visiting longer than 90 minutes.
When do doors open? Can I arrive late?
Doors open 45 minutes before the show and close 5 minutes before it starts. Late arrivals will not be permitted.
Are the candles real? Are they flammable?
For everyone's safety, the candles are LED: they recreate the glow of a flame without real fire, so they don't burn and pose no risk.
Can I take photos or record videos? Can I use my phone during the performance?
Please keep your phone on silent throughout the performance. Photos and videos are only allowed when the musicians say so, and always without flash.
Is there a dress code? What should I wear?
There is no dress code. We recommend dressing comfortably, in clothes suited to the season.
How are seats assigned? Can we sit together?
Seats are not numbered: they are assigned on arrival, first come first served, within the zone you purchased. To sit together, your whole group needs to arrive at the same time with tickets for the same zone.

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Select date and session

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Thu
29 Oct
Fri
30 Oct
6:30 PM
8:45 PM
Zone C
$32.50
+ $2.60 booking fee
Zone B
$45.50
+ $3.64 booking fee
Zone A
$57.00
+ $4.56 booking fee
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