Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

Duration: 60 minutes

Live music: String quartet

Ambience: Lit by candlelight

Ages: Ages 8 and up

Venue: Indoor · assigned seatin…

From

$37.00

Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Christmas Carols on Strings's music, reimagined live
Hear iconic music from 12 Days of Christmas, Angels from the Realms of Glory, Angels We Have Heard On High and more, performed live by a string quartet.
Surrounded by a thousand candles
Only candles illuminate the room, creating a breathtaking atmosphere that makes every Candlelight concert unforgettable.
An extraordinary setting
Enjoy the concert at Scottish Rite Consistory, Des Moines, an exceptional setting.

Program The music that awaits you

12 Days of ChristmasTraditional
Angels We Have Heard On HighJames Chadwick Trio
Away in a MangerWilliam J. Kirkpatrick
Carol of the BellsMykola Leontovych
Deck The HallsEmergence Quartet
Ding Dong Merrily on HighThoinot Arbeau
Do You Hear What I HearGloria Shayne
God Rest Ye Merry GentlemenPentatonix
Good King WenceslasJohn Mason Neale
Greensleeves (What Child Is This)William Chatterton Dix
Hark The Herald Angels SingFelix Mendelssohn
In the Bleak MidwinterGustav Holst
Joy To The WorldGeorge Frideric Handel
O TannenbaumA Little Time
O Come, All Ye FaithfulJohn Francis Wade
All Ye FaithfulJohn Francis Wade
O Holy NightAdolphe Adam
O Little Town of BethlehemElvis Presley
Silent NightFranz Xaver Gruber
The First NoelTraditional
GreensleevesTraditional
O Christmas TreeErnst Anschütz
In The Bleak MidwinterGustav Holst
Twelve Days of ChristmasTraditional
Hark! The Herald Angels SingFelix Mendelssohn

Performers

String quartetQuartet 515

In short About the concert

Experience Christmas Carols on Strings's most iconic music in a new light at Scottish Rite Consistory. Surrounded by the warm glow of thousands of candles, a string quartet brings unforgettable music from 12 Days of Christmas, Angels from the Realms of Glory, Angels We Have Heard On High to life in a 60-minute concert.

This concert experience is a tribute. It is not linked, endorsed or sponsored by the artist, his heirs or his official representatives.

On the day How it works

Arrive with time to spare
Doors open 45 minutes before the concert. Late entry is not permitted.
Settle into 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
Sit back and enjoy 60 minutes of live music, surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight.

Reviews What guests are saying

4.7/5

based on 32 reviews

This was our first Candlelight concert and it will definitely not be our last. Great musicians!

What a wonderful experience! The venue and the music were incredible!

Wonderful venue, ambiance and music.

Wonderful musicians, fantastic musical arrangements and great location!!

Beautiful venue Beautiful music! Such a talented string quartet

Beautiful venue. Beautiful music. Fun arrangements.

Beautiful venue and wonderful musicians. The perfect way to get in the holiday spirit.

About the venueScottish Rite Consistory

The Scottish Rite Consistory offers a grand and historic setting with ornate architecture and timeless elegance—perfect for weddings, galas, and cultural events in a venue rich with tradition and character. Image source: Scottish Rite Consistory Google Profile

Address
519 Park Street, Des Moines, 50309
Parking
Please check parking options near the venue.
Accessibility
Please check accessibility details with venue staff on arrival.

FAQs Frequently asked questions

Where can I find my ticket?

You’ll find your ticket in the “Tickets” section of the Fever app, signing in with the same method you used to buy. Your QR code is also in your confirmation email.

Can I change my ticket?

Date and/or time changes are allowed up to 48 hours before your experience starts, subject to availability. Get in touch with us quoting your ticket ID.

Are refunds allowed?

Refunds are not allowed unless you purchased a flexible cancellation ticket. Changes to other dates and/or times are allowed up to 48 hours before the event.

Is there an age requirement for the event?

from 8 years old. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult

Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you can transfer your tickets to any other Fever account at no extra cost, directly from the app.

Are the candles real?

For everyone’s safety, the room is lit with flameless LED candles.

Can I bring animals?

Animals are not allowed, except for service animals.

Where does the experience take place?

Scottish Rite Consistory, Des Moines

Is the venue accessible for people with reduced mobility?

Please check accessibility details with venue staff on arrival.