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Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Christmas carols played live on strings
Hear beloved carols such as Silent Night and O Holy Night, performed live by a string quartet.

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
- 12 Days of ChristmasTraditional
- Angels We Have Heard On HighJames Chadwick Trio
- Away in a MangerWilliam J. Kirkpatrick
- Carol of the BellsMykola Leontovych
- Deck The HallsEmergence Quartet
- Ding Dong Merrily on HighThoinot Arbeau
- Do You Hear What I HearGloria Shayne
- God Rest Ye Merry GentlemenPentatonix
- Good King WenceslasJohn Mason Neale
- Greensleeves (What Child Is This)William Chatterton Dix
- Hark The Herald Angels SingFelix Mendelssohn
- In the Bleak MidwinterGustav Holst
- Joy To The WorldGeorge Frideric Handel
- O TannenbaumA Little Time
- O Come, All Ye FaithfulJohn Francis Wade
- All Ye FaithfulJohn Francis Wade
- O Holy NightAdolphe Adam
- O Little Town of BethlehemElvis Presley
- Silent NightFranz Xaver Gruber
- The First NoelTraditional
- GreensleevesTraditional
- O Christmas TreeErnst Anschütz
- In The Bleak MidwinterGustav Holst
- Twelve Days of ChristmasTraditional
- Hark! The Herald Angels SingFelix Mendelssohn
Performers
- Dec 17 – Dec 20Lyricosa
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In short About the concert
Hear Christmas carols played live by a string quartet in a Candlelight concert at The Historic Wakefield Barn in Raleigh. Surrounded by the glow of hundreds of candles, the concert lasts 60 minutes.
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. 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
4.8/5
based on 24 reviews
Rachel V.
dec 2025
Excellent selections and variety!
Cruz Ron V.
jan 2026
This was a great show. The only thing I didn't care for was the stage setup. I think it would have been better had it been the length of the room instead of sideways.
Jennifer M.
dec 2025
It was an amazing night! The Barn was beautiful, the candles added so much to the atmosphere, and the music was AMAZING!
Pat S.
dec 2025
It was a wonderful performance. The venue was beautiful but the quartet was simply amazing
Xandra P.
dec 2025
The show was absolutely amazing!
Lynn L.
dec 2025
Beautiful venue, amazing musicians and lovely way to spend an evening out.
Kelly M.
dec 2025
Great atmosphere and excellent performers. String quartets are underrated!!
About the venueThe Historic Wakefield Barn
The Historic Wakefield Barn in Wake Forest, NC, is a charming venue on 11.5 acres. With its century-old barn, silos, and arched ceilings, it offers a unique and elegant atmosphere. It can accommodate intimate gatherings or larger celebrations, ensuring a magical experience.
Address
12617 Old Falls of Neuse Rd, Wake Forest, 27587
Parking
Parking is available on site under the covered pavilion, a short walk from the concert space. ADA parking is at the top of the hill near the barn.
Accessibility
This venue is ADA compliant.
FAQs Frequently asked questions
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How long does the concert last, and when should I arrive?
Are the candles real? Are they flammable?
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Is there a dress code? What should I wear?
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