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Dec 20

Drendel Auditorium

4.8
(142)
Duration
60 minutes
Live music
String quartet
Ambience
Lit by candlelight
Ages
Ages 8 and up
Venue
Indoor · assigned seatin…
From
$31.00
HighlightsProgramGalleryOverviewOn the dayReviewsVenueFAQs

Experience highlights Why you'll love it

  • Christmas Carols on Strings's music, reimagined live

    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

    Surrounded by a thousand candles

    Only candles illuminate the room, creating a breathtaking atmosphere that makes every Candlelight concert unforgettable.

  • An extraordinary setting

    An extraordinary setting

    Enjoy the concert at Drendel Auditorium, Hickory, an exceptional setting.

Program The music that awaits you

  • 12 Days of Christmas–Traditional
  • Angels We Have Heard On High–James Chadwick Trio
  • Away in a Manger–William J. Kirkpatrick
  • Carol of the Bells–Mykola Leontovych
  • Deck The Halls–Emergence Quartet
  • Ding Dong Merrily on High–Thoinot Arbeau
  • Do You Hear What I Hear–Gloria Shayne
  • God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen–Pentatonix
  • Good King Wenceslas–John Mason Neale
  • Greensleeves (What Child Is This)–William Chatterton Dix
  • Hark The Herald Angels Sing–Felix Mendelssohn
  • In the Bleak Midwinter–Gustav Holst
  • Joy To The World–George Frideric Handel
  • O Tannenbaum–A Little Time
  • O Come, All Ye Faithful–John Francis Wade
  • All Ye Faithful–John Francis Wade
  • O Holy Night–Adolphe Adam
  • O Little Town of Bethlehem–Elvis Presley
  • Silent Night–Franz Xaver Gruber
  • The First Noel–Traditional
  • Greensleeves–Traditional
  • O Christmas Tree–Ernst Anschütz
  • In The Bleak Midwinter–Gustav Holst
  • Twelve Days of Christmas–Traditional
  • Hark! The Herald Angels Sing–Felix Mendelssohn

Performers

  • String quartetListeso

Gallery

In short About the concert

Experience Christmas Carols on Strings's most iconic music in a new light at Drendel Auditorium. 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

  1. Arrive with time to spare

    Arrive with time to spare

    Doors open 45 minutes before the concert. Late entry is not permitted.

  2. Settle into your seat

    Settle into your seat

    Seats are assigned on arrival, on a first-come basis within the zone of the ticket you purchased.

  3. Let the music take over

    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

4.8/5

based on 142 reviews

ER

Elizabeth R.

feb 2025

It was an exceptional experience.

JG

Jada G.

feb 2025

What a beautiful evening, thank you!

GH

Guilhem H.

feb 2025

Friendly staff and beautiful music! It was our first Candlelight event and we loved it!

Y

Yago

feb 2025

Friendly staff, great location and superb artist. It was a great event. Highly recommended

CW

Carolyn W.

feb 2025

Gorgeous music, venue heavenly indeed

About the venueDrendel Auditorium

Drendel Auditorium 1

Drendel Auditorium in Hickory, NC, is a cozy venue renowned for its superb acoustics. Featuring a roomy stage, it presents diverse performances including concerts, plays, and ballet dances.

  • Address

    243 3rd Avenue Northeast, Hickory, 28601

  • 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?
Drendel Auditorium, Hickory
Is the venue accessible for people with reduced mobility?
Please check accessibility details with venue staff on arrival.

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Select date and session

Sun
20 Dec
8:45 PM
Zone E (Balcony)
$31.00
+ $2.48 booking fee
Zone D (Balcony)
$38.00
+ $3.04 booking fee
Zone C
$41.50
+ $3.32 booking fee
Zone B
$48.50
+ $3.88 booking fee
Zone A
$54.00
+ $4.32 booking fee
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