Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Christmas film soundtracks
The best-loved Christmas songs from the big screen, from Hollywood classics to animated films, performed live by a string quartet at the Oratorio di San Filippo Neri.

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
- White Christmas from Holiday InnIrving Berlin
- Christmas Time Is Here from Peanuts (Charlie Brown)Vince Guaraldi Trio
- Skating from A Charlie Brown ChristmasVince Guaraldi Trio
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerJohnny Marks
- The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) from Alvin and The ChipmunksRoss Bagdasarian
- The Nightmare Before Christmas SuiteDanny Elfman
- Believe from The Polar ExpressAlan Silvestri
- You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch from How the Grinch Stole Christmas!Albert Hague
- Where Are You Christmas from How the Grinch Stole ChristmasJames Horner
- Jingle Bell Rock from Lethal WeaponBobby Helms
- Silver Bells from The Lemon Drop KidDean Martin
- Winter WonderlandFelix Bernard
- Let It Snow from Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!Jule Styne
- I Believe in You and Me from The Preacher's WifeCéline Dion
- Carol of the BellsMykola Leontovych
- All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas from Meet Me in St. LouisHugh Martin
Performers
- 19 DecNovensemble Orchestra Quartet
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In short About the concert
Let yourself be swept up in the magic of the festive season with Candlelight: Soundtracks of Christmas, a live concert at the Oratorio di San Filippo Neri in Bologna, surrounded by the glow of candles. A string quartet performs the best-loved Christmas melodies from the world of cinema in an intimate and evocative atmosphere.
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 30 minutes before the concert. 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 around 60 minutes of live music surrounded by candles.
Reviews What guests are saying
4.9/5
based on 28 reviews
Miriam M.
dec 2025
Location veramente suggestiva. Quartetto d'archi Novensemble bravi e coinvolgenti. Esperienza molto bella.
Fiorenza M.
dec 2025
Bellissima esperienza
Cinzia F.
dec 2025
Piacevole
Simona M.
dec 2025
Il quartetto è strepitoso. Fantastici in ogni performance
Claudia P.
dec 2025
Bella serata ma mi sarebbe piaciuto più musiche tipicamente Natalizie… comunque bella esperienza
About the venueOratorio di San Filippo Neri
The Oratorio di San Filippo Neri in Bologna is a restored late Baroque religious structure in the center of Bologna. It is located on Via Manzoni. The Oratory was built from the sacristy of the adjacent church of Madonna di Galliera. This church is now called Chiesa dei Filippini Madonna di Galliera and Filippo Neri.
Address
Via Manzoni, 5, Bologna, 40121
Parking
The venue does not have on-site parking. We recommend getting there by public transport or other sustainable alternatives.
Accessibility
The venue has access for people with reduced mobility.
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