Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Hans Zimmer's music live
The works of one of the most renowned film score composers, performed by a string quartet in the hall of the Magyar Tudományos Akadémia (Hungarian Academy of Sciences), by 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
- Time from InceptionHans Zimmer
- This Land from The Lion KingHans Zimmer
- MadagascarHans Zimmer
- Supermarine from DunkirkHans Zimmer
- The PacificHans Zimmer
- The Dark KnightHans Zimmer
- Gladiator SuiteHans Zimmer
- InterstellarCalmly
- Dune Suite (Herald of a New Age)Hans Zimmer
- Discombobulate from Sherlock HolmesHans Zimmer
- Pirates Of The Caribbean Suite from Pirates of the CaribbeanHans Zimmer
- Man of SteelHans Zimmer
- Wonder Woman Theme from Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeHans Zimmer
Performers
- 14 Nov – 21 NovSturcz Quartet
- 28 Nov – 5 DecLuminare Quartet
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In short About the concert
Hans Zimmer's film scores are played live within the walls of the Magyar Tudományos Akadémia (Hungarian Academy of Sciences), surrounded by hundreds of candles. A string quartet performs the composer's best-known film music over 60 minutes, close enough to touch. Pick your date and get your tickets for this Candlelight concert in Budapest.
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 60 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 60 minutes of live music surrounded by candles.
Reviews What guests are saying
4.8/5
based on 302 reviews
Zoltán T.
jan 2026
Fantasztikus volt! Köszönöm az élményt!
Eszter B.
dec 2025
Fantasztikus volt!🥰
Maryna F.
nov 2025
Amazing experience ✨ Myself and my sister, loved the Idea and performance! Great professionals. P.S. Cello was specially favourite for me.
Rita Z.
nov 2025
Fascinating experience indeed.
Peter S.
jan 2026
Hihetetlen élmény volt!
About the venueHungarian Academy of Sciences

The Hungarian Academy of Sciences, established in 1825, is Hungary's leading scientific institution. Located in Budapest, it promotes research in various fields of science, supports scientific development, and advises the government. Its neoclassical headquarters symbolizes intellectual tradition and national development while encouraging innovation, academic excellence, and international collaboration in the sciences and humanities.
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Budapest, Széchenyi István tér 9, 1051 Hungary, 1051
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