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.
Programme: Time (Inception), This Land (The Lion King), Zooster's Breakout (Madagascar), Supermarine (Dunkirk), Honor (The Pacific), A Dark Knight (The Dark Knight), Wonder Woman Suite, Cornfield Chase (Interstellar), Dune Suite, Gladiator Suite, Discombobulate (Sherlock Holmes) and Flight (Man of Steel).
Performed by top local musicians on String quartet.
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.
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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
4.7/5
based on 95 reviews
Johan S.
apr 2025
Loved it! Thanks.
YinXuan L.
apr 2025
Absolutely enjoyed every second of it!!!
Lisa R.
mar 2025
Excellent evening, beautiful music. My husband is a huge fan of Hans Zimmer Very well organised with plenty of opportunities to take photos..
Genna W.
mar 2025
Amazing
Jeremy R.
apr 2025
It was lovely. An hour felt too short
About the venueHolywell Music Room
The Holywell Music Room, with access from Holywell Street, is said to be the oldest, purpose built music room in Europe, and hence England's first concert hall. It was designed by Thomas Camplin, former Vice- Principal of St Edmund Hall, and opened in July 1748. The interior has been restored to a near replica of the original and contains the only surviving Donaldson organ, built in 1790 by John Donaldson of Newcastle.
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Holywell Street, Oxford, OX1 3SB
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Accessibility
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
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