Candlelight Photo
Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Queen vs. ABBA on strings
The anthems of Queen meet the hits of ABBA, reimagined for string quartet in an intimate candlelit setting.

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
- Dancing QueenABBA
- S.O.S.ABBA
- Money, Money, MoneyABBA
- Voulez-VousABBA
- Bohemian RhapsodyQueen
- I Want to Break FreeQueen
- Killer QueenQueen
- WaterlooABBA
- Super TrouperABBA
- Mamma MiaABBA
- Don't Stop Me NowQueen
- We Will Rock YouQueen
- We are the ChampionsQueen
- Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)ABBA
Performers
- String quartetListeso
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In short About the concert
Discover the music of Queen vs. ABBA at National City Christian Church in Washington DC, performed live by a string quartet and surrounded by the glow of hundreds of candles. Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations.
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 45 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
4.6/5
based on 200 reviews
Chris R.
jan 2026
Possibly the best show we have seen in DC for years. So talented! The richness of the music resonates. QUEEN lends itself to the string instruments so well! ABBA is timeless! What fun!!!!
Anne H.
jan 2026
This was such an uplifting and wonderful event!!!
Tetyana M.
jan 2026
If here would a choice of 10 stars, I would choose 10. If was excellent and exceptional…!!! My family and I enjoy a whole hour of these wonderful musicians and their performances. Thank you so much for a wonderful remembering time…!!! 😊💕❤️
Aimee D.
jan 2026
Beautiful experience!
Wendy R.
jan 2026
Beautiful church and loved the performance!
Keith G.
jan 2026
It was a beautiful performance in a beautiful venue.
James W.
dec 2025
Wonderful artists playing their music so well!!!
Lynn K.
dec 2025
I love hearing the sound of the stringed instruments.
Ronald H.
dec 2025
Spectacular….!!!
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About the venueNational City Christian Church
The National City Christian Church in Washington, D.C. is a historic church that was built in 1930. The church is known for its striking architecture and prominent location on Thomas Circle. It is considered a National Landmark and serves as a center for worship, community and cultural events.
Address
5 Thomas Cir NW, Washington, 20005
Parking
Street parking is available in the area, but we encourage using public transport or ridesharing.
Accessibility
The venue is ADA compliant and has disability access.
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