Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Hans Zimmer's music, reimagined live
Relive the sweeping melodies and unforgettable emotions behind Hans Zimmer's most iconic scores, from Time to Interstellar and beyond.

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 InceptionHans Zimmer
- This Land from The Lion KingHans Zimmer
- MadagascarHans Zimmer
- Supermarine from DunkirkHans Zimmer
- The PacificHans Zimmer
- The Dark KnightHans Zimmer
- Gladiator SuiteHans Zimmer
- InterstellarCalmly
- Dune Suite (Herald of a New Age)Hans Zimmer
- Discombobulate from Sherlock HolmesHans Zimmer
- Pirates Of The Caribbean Suite from Pirates of the CaribbeanHans Zimmer
- Man of SteelHans Zimmer
- Wonder Woman Theme from Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeHans Zimmer
Performers
- String quartetAurora String Quartet
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In short About the concert
Experience Hans Zimmer's most iconic film scores in a new light. Surrounded by the warm glow of thousands of candles, live musicians bring unforgettable melodies from Inception, Interstellar, The Lion King, Gladiator and more to life in a breathtaking concert.
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 before the concert and close shortly before it starts. Late entry is not permitted, so we recommend arriving early.

Find your seat
Seats are assigned on arrival, on a first-come basis within the zone of the ticket you purchased.

Let the music take over
60 minutes of live music by candlelight.
Reviews What guests are saying
4.8/5
based on 160 reviews
Adam M.
dec 2023
Absolutley phenomenal! Our first experience, and we were blown away!
Angela I.
nov 2023
The performance was absolutely beautiful, this was our first event and we were enthralled, a totally amazing experience 😊
Benedict P.
nov 2023
Incredible experience! Flawless all the way through!
Shannen M.
nov 2023
Absolutely fantastic! Super talented musicians who created a magical moment in time for us all.
Maureen S.
nov 2023
We didn’t think it was his best works. I would have liked a few more of his more familiar pieces.Also it wasn’t long enough 😀Overall an enjoyable evening in a stunning venue
About the venueThe National Centre for Early Music

The NCEM in York, England, is a charming and historic venue. It is located in a medieval church and offers a one-of-a-kind music experience. Image source: The National Centre for Early Music Facebook
Address
National Centre For Early Music, Saint Margarets Church, Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL
Parking
No on-site parking available.
Accessibility
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
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