Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Christmas film music, live
A string quartet performs Christmas themes from your favourite festive films, arranged for strings and played just metres away from you.

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
- String quartetJ Music Classical Ensemble
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In short About the concert
Christmas film soundtracks come to life at Salone Bernini at Palazzo Ripetta, in a room lit by hundreds of candles. A string quartet performs the most loved Christmas themes from the big screen in a Candlelight concert of around 60 minutes in the heart of Rome.
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
4.6/5
based on 27 reviews
Pino R.
dec 2025
Molto bello, consigliato assolutamente.
Luca C.
dec 2025
Tutto molto intenso ed emozionante con un tocco di eleganza da parte degli artisti.
Andrea P.
dec 2025
Atmosfera magica 🪄
Claudia D.
dec 2025
Tutto molto bello
alessandro g.
dec 2025
Ragazze bravissime
DANIELE C.
dec 2025
Bellissima esperienza, consigliatissimo il quartetto SHA stupendo,belle e simpatiche oltre che molto professionali
Giovanni D.
dec 2025
Amazing
About the venuePalazzo Ripetta
Palazzo Ripetta is a prestigious hotel located in the heart of Rome's historic center. Originally a convent, it has been expertly transformed into a luxury facility. Equipped with meeting rooms, a panoramic terrace and an enchanting indoor garden, it offers an ideal setting for organizing successful events. Spacious rooms and elegant suites guarantee an unforgettable stay in the Eternal City.
Address
Via di Ripetta, 231, Roma, 00186
Parking
The venue does not have its own car park: there is regular street parking and two convenient car parks nearby, Parking Ludovisi and the car park on Via del Vantaggio 45.
Accessibility
The venue has access for people with disabilities.
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