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Experience highlights Why you'll love it
A haunted evening of Halloween classics
Eerie classical pieces and unforgettable film and TV themes, played live by a string quartet in the glow of candles.
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
- Thriller from Michael Jackson's ThrillerMichael Bublé
- Funeral March of a Marionette from Alfred Hitchcock PresentsCharles Gounod
- Shostakovich String Quartet No. 8 from String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110Dmitri Shostakovich
- Tubular Bells from The ExorcistMike Oldfield
- Stranger Things ThemeDixon & Stein
- Beetlejuice Main TitleDanny Elfman
- The Addams Family ThemeVic Mizzy
- Halloween ThemeJohn Carpenter
- Prelude from PsychoBernard Herrmann
- GhostbustersElmer Bernstein
- Danse Macabre from Danse macabre, Op. 40Camille Saint-Saëns
- Night On Bald Mountain from St. John's Eve on Bald MountainModest Mussorgsky
- Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Picture ShowO'Brien and Hartley
- The Nightmare Before Christmas SuiteDanny Elfman
- In The Hall Of The Mountain King from Peer GyntEdvard Grieg
Performers
- String quartetCerberus - Calgary
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In short About the concert
Celebrate Halloween with a Candlelight concert at Calgary Central Library. A string quartet plays spooky classics and iconic film and TV themes live, surrounded by the glow of candles, for an evening that is equal parts eerie and enchanting.
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. They close 5 minutes before it starts. 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 60 minutes of live music surrounded by candles.
Reviews What guests are saying
4.7/5
based on 17 reviews
Nephtalie L.
oct 2025
Amazing
Sam G.
oct 2025
Amazing venue. The musicians were wonderful, and the atmosphere was super fitting for the theme.
Tobias R.
oct 2025
Enlivened!
Micaela G.
oct 2025
The lead cello player was very funny and nice
Tobias R.
oct 2025
Euphony!
About the venueCalgary Central Library
The Calgary Central Library, also known as the Calgary New Central Library, is a public library in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and the flagship branch of the Calgary Public Library system. Image source: Calgary Central Library Google Profile
Address
800 3 Street Southeast, Calgary, T2G 2E7
Parking
Limited street parking around the venue is free after 6:00 PM. Nearby parkades include CPA Lot 36 City Hall Parkade and CPA Lot 62 9th Ave Parkade.
Accessibility
The venue is accessible and has accessible entrances: please arrive early and let our staff know. Guests with reduced mobility can only be seated in the Front Row or Zone C.
FAQs Frequently asked questions
What are the different ticket types?
There are four ticket zones: Front Row, Zone A, Zone B and Zone C.
Can I buy tickets at the venue?
Tickets are not available for purchase at the venue. All tickets must be bought through the Fever app or website (www.feverup.com) before arriving at the event.
Can I book a ticket for my carer?
Guests who need assistance throughout the experience can apply for 1 free pass for their carer. You must hold a valid ticket before applying: once you have bought yours, please contact us for more information.
Is there an age requirement for the event?
The experience is recommended for ages 8 and up. To preserve the experience, disruptive behaviour may result in being asked to step outside. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Where can I find my ticket?
You can find your ticket in the "Tickets" section of the Fever app (available on the Apple App Store and Google Play). Remember to log in with the same method you used to make the purchase. You will also find your QR code in your purchase confirmation email.
Can I change my ticket?
Subject to availability, changes of date and/or time are permitted up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience: contact us with your ticket ID. Refunds are not allowed, except for Flexible Refund Tickets. For more information, please refer to our T&Cs.
What is the Flexible Refund Ticket?
Available for selected events, the Flexible Refund Ticket allows you to ask for a full refund if you decide not to attend the experience.
When can I return my Flexible Refund Ticket?
You can return your Flexible Refund Ticket and get a full refund if you contact us up to 48 hours before the experience starts. Please note that the ticket becomes non-refundable if it is transferred to another user.
What documents do I need to receive my refund?
No documentation is needed to claim your refund.
How do I request my refund?
Please contact us to get your Flexible Refund Ticket refunded.
Where is the experience taking place?
In the Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall at the Central Library (800 3 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2E7). Please use the library's main entrance, up the flight of stairs. Accessible entrances are also available.
How do I get to the venue?
The Central Library is right beside the City Hall CTrain station.
Can I eat or drink during the concert?
No food or beverages are allowed in the Performance Hall, except water.
Can I bring animals?
Animals are not allowed, except for service animals.
Does the venue have disability access?
Yes, the venue has accessible entrances: please arrive early and let our staff know. Guests with reduced mobility can only be seated in the Front Row or Zone C.
Is there parking available?
There is limited street parking around the venue, free after 6:00 PM, and parkades nearby: CPA Lot 36 City Hall Parkade and CPA Lot 62 9th Ave Parkade.
Are the candles real? Are they flammable?
For everyone's safety, the candles are LED: they recreate the glow of a flame without real fire, so they don't burn and pose no risk.
Can I take photos or record videos? Can I use my phone during the performance?
Please keep your phone on silent throughout the performance. Photos and videos are only allowed when the musicians say so, and always without flash.
Is there a dress code? What should I wear?
There is no dress code. We recommend dressing comfortably, in clothes suited to the season.
How are seats assigned? Can we sit together?
Seats are not numbered: they are assigned on arrival, first come first served, within the zone you purchased. To sit together, your whole group needs to arrive at the same time with tickets for the same zone.
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