Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Love songs by candlelight
A string quartet plays the most romantic music ever written, live at The National Centre for Early Music in York.

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
- Unchained MelodyThe Righteous Brothers
- Can You Feel The Love Tonight? from The Lion KingDavid Bowie
- A Whole New World from AladdinAlan Menken
- Your SongElton John
- Tennessee from Pearl HarborHans Zimmer
- Main Theme from Out of AfricaJohn Barry
- Love ThemeEnnio Morricone
- Por Una CabezaCarlos Gardel
- La Vie En RoseÉdith Piaf
- Can't Help Falling in LoveElvis Presley
- All You Need Is LoveThe Beatles
- A Thousand YearsChristina Perri
- Shallow from A Star Is BornBeyoncé
- I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston
- My Heart Will Go On from TitanicCéline Dion
Performers
- String quartetAurora Strings
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In short About the concert
Celebrate Valentine's Day at The National Centre for Early Music, where a string quartet brings the most romantic music of all time to life by the glow of candlelight. An intimate evening in York, made for sharing with someone you love.
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 by candlelight.
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
The nearest car park is Peel Street Car Park, a 2-minute walk from the venue. Nearby car parks can be limited, so allow enough time to park and walk in.
Accessibility
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
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