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Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Christmas film favourites, played live
A string quartet plays the festive soundtracks of much-loved Christmas films, in a setting lit only by candles.

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
- White Christmas from Holiday InnIrving Berlin
- Christmas Time Is Here from Peanuts (Charlie Brown)Vince Guaraldi Trio
- Skating from A Charlie Brown ChristmasVince Guaraldi Trio
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerJohnny Marks
- The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) from Alvin and The ChipmunksRoss Bagdasarian
- The Nightmare Before Christmas SuiteDanny Elfman
- Believe from The Polar ExpressAlan Silvestri
- You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch from How the Grinch Stole Christmas!Albert Hague
- Where Are You Christmas from How the Grinch Stole ChristmasJames Horner
- Jingle Bell Rock from Lethal WeaponBobby Helms
- Silver Bells from The Lemon Drop KidDean Martin
- Winter WonderlandFelix Bernard
- Let It Snow from Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!Jule Styne
- I Believe in You and Me from The Preacher's WifeCéline Dion
- Carol of the BellsMykola Leontovych
- All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas from Meet Me in St. LouisHugh Martin
Performers
- String quartetSussex String Quartet
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In short About the concert
Candlelight: Christmas Movie Soundtracks brings festive film favourites to the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, played live by a string quartet in a room lit only by 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. 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
4.5/5
based on 99 reviews
Valerie N.
dec 2023
This is 2nd time experiencing Candelight @ The Royal Pavillion. Incredible and magical experience musically but also with the surrounding, the original music room of the pavillon.
Sarah A.
dec 2023
Made my Christmas
Anne M.
dec 2023
Splendiferous! 🌟🎄
Yuliia K.
jan 2024
Super 👌
Paul F.
dec 2023
Enjoyable night of Xmas songs before Christmas
David B.
dec 2023
A fabulous evening
Joanna H.
dec 2023
It was great!
Tracey L.
dec 2023
The performance was the perfect length of time and it was lovely to hear a mix of both modern and classic Christmas tunes. A great performance, well worth it!Truly magical!
Lisa C.
dec 2023
Beautiful musicians, stunning location. Thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend to everyone! Just wish it was longer than an hour! Thankyou xXx
About the venueRoyal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion in Brighton, England is a former royal residence built in the Indo-Saracenic style. Its unique Indo-Islamic exterior and fanciful interior design heavily influenced by Chinese and Indian fashion make it a popular tourist destination attracting around 400,000 people every year.
Address
4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, BN1 1EE
Parking
No onsite parking. Blue Badge bays are on streets nearby, and car parks are within a 10-minute walk.
Accessibility
The venue has disability access, including wheelchair access.
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