⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Timeless Composers at The Athenaeum Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.
📍 Venue: The Athenaeum Theatre
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⏳ Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show and close 5 minutes prior to the start. Late arrivals will not be permitted
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
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🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
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General Info📍 Venue: The Athenaeum Theatre
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show and close 5 minutes prior to the start. Late arrivals will not be permitted
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Melbourne
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
- ProgrammeVivaldi - “The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8 No. 1, RV 269 “Spring”: I. Allegro”
- Vivaldi - “The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV 315 “Summer”: III. Presto”
- J.S. Bach - “Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude”
- J.S. Bach - “Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: I. Allegro”
- J.S. Bach - “Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: I. Vivace”
- W. A. Mozart - “Serenade No. 13 for Strings in G Major – “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik””
- I. Allegro
- II. Romance (Andante)
- W. A. Mozart - “Requiem in D Minor, K.626: III. Sequentia – Lacrimosa”
- L. V. Beethoven - “Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio”
- P. I. Tchaikovsky - “Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act IV: No. 29, Finale”
- Debussy - “Suite Bergamasque, L. 75: III. “Clair de Lune””
- Ravel - “String Quartet in F Major, M. 35: 2. Assez vif. Très rythmé”
- This program is subject to change.
- Performers
- String Quartet
- August 14 , October 4- Eclective Strings

User reviews
4.9 /5
based on 54 reviews
- Started on time, nice and quiet vibe, beautiful performance, and the staff were great.
- Unforgettable evening
- A very enjoyable experience
- Fantastic
- It was a magnificent night, the quality of the instruments and the talents was a testament to what we all enjoyed. Thank you for a magical experience.
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The Athenaeum Theatre is a historic venue located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. Built in the mid-1800s, it has undergone numerous renovations and is now a popular destination for theatre, music, co...
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