Candlelight Plush
Experience highlights Why you'll love it

The cinematic sound of Joe Hisaishi, brought to light.
Journey through the unforgettable soundscapes of Joe Hisaishi, where delicate melodies and sweeping compositions bring iconic film moments to life.

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
- Kaze No Tani from Nausica Of The Valley Of The Wind
- Kimi Wo Nosete (Carrying You) from Castle in the Sky
- Kaze no Toori Michi from Path Of The Wind
- Tonari no Totoro from My Neighbor Totoro
- Umi No Mieru Machi (A Town With an Ocean View) from KiKi's Delivery Service
- Theme from Princess Mononoke
- Inochi no Namae (Name of Life) from Spirited Away
- Chihiro's Waltz from Spirited Away
- When I Remember This Life from The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
- Gake No Ue No Ponyo from Ponyo On the Cliff by the Sea
- A Journey (A Dream of Flight) from The Wind Rises
- Merry Go Round of Life from Howl's Moving Castle
- Summer
Performers
- String quartetListeso
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In short About the concert
Rediscover the moving soundscapes of Joe Hisaishi, whose unforgettable compositions have brought some of cinema's most beloved stories to life. Hear melodies from Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro and more by the warm glow of Candlelight.
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, 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
5.0/5
based on 24 reviews
Jason A.
jan 2025
Great venue, amazing musicians, and a heartfelt subject.
Stephanie M.
dec 2024
Fun experience. My daughter and I enjoyed the show very much.
Jeffrey C.
dec 2024
Amazing, everybody should experience this at least once. The music was great and the ambiance mood was perfect
Madelyn C.
dec 2024
it was great
Maya R.
jan 2025
Wonderful 😊
About the venueThe Old Church Concert Hall
The Old Church Concert Hall is a historic nonprofit venue located in downtown Portland. Housed in Portland’s oldest church building and preserved as an intimate concert hall and community arts space since 1968, the hall is known for its remarkable acoustics, welcoming atmosphere, and diverse musical and cultural programming.
Address
1422 Southwest 11th Avenue, Portland, 97201
Parking
No on-site parking available.
Accessibility
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
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