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Experience highlights Why you'll love it

The music of Middle-earth
Howard Shore's scores for the three films of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, 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
- Prologue: One Ring to Rule Them All from Lord of The RingsHoward Shore
- Concerning Hobbits from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingHoward Shore
- Amon Hen from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingHoward Shore
- The Breaking of the Fellowship (feat. "In Dreams") from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingHoward Shore
- Foundations of Stone from The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersHoward Shore
- The Riders of Rohan from The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersHoward Shore
- Evenstar from The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersHoward Shore
- Gollum's Song from The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersHoward Shore
- Minas Tirith (feat. Ben Del Maestro) from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingHoward Shore
- The Ride of the Rohirrim from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingHoward Shore
- The Return of the King First from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingHoward Shore
- Into the West from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingHoward Shore
- The Grey Havens (feat. Sir James Galway) from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingHoward Shore
Performers
- String quartetListeso
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In short About the concert
Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings brings the music of the trilogy to the Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus. A string quartet plays Howard Shore's music from The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King live, surrounded by candles.
© New Line Productions, Inc. All rights reserved. THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING and the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are ™ of Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC under license to New Line Productions, Inc.
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
4.8/5
based on 49 reviews
Amy E.
apr 2026
another great show!
Pat P.
apr 2026
It was fantastic. I loved the venue for it (Columbus Museum of Art) and the music was wonderful. I hope you guys do Lord of the Rings again, because I would definitely do a repeat viewing!
Colton T.
jun 2026
Amazing!
Jenni B.
apr 2026
Beautiful venue setup, talented musicians, staff was wonderful - great date night!
Christy S.
apr 2026
Amazing and beautiful! Great evening.
Bill M.
apr 2026
It was badass!!
Maria B.
apr 2026
Absolutely beautiful! The score is difficult enough for an entire orchestra, but the talent, dynamics, and creative arrangements of just four stringed instruments delivered just the same! The ambience with the candlelight is magical. We loved it!
Adam E.
apr 2026
Absolutely incredible performance.
Debbie B.
apr 2026
Such a beautiful performance, just spectacular!
Ina S.
apr 2026
Loved it. Just booked another one for this coming Saturday (Adele). Personnel at venue were very friendly and helpful.
Julia S.
apr 2026
Nice, comfortable venue. Enjoyed the music theme. Hope to see rings & dragons next!
chris c.
apr 2026
The group did amazing matching the movie magic.
Kyle S.
mar 2026
Beautiful music and beautiful setting. Highly recommend!
Samantha M.
mar 2026
An absolutely stunning and magical event! The musicians were incredibly talented, kind, and funny. They did amazing!
Dwight Y.
mar 2026
Great venue. The musicians were very charismatic and performed a beautiful show. I will be following their schedule to see more Candlelight concerts.
About the venueColumbus Museum of Art

Columbus Museum of Art celebrates creativity with an extensive collection of American and European modern art, Impressionism, Cubism, folk art, and more. Explore dynamic exhibitions, a Sculpture Garden, and enjoy dining at Schokko Café within an inspiring, accessible setting.
Address
480 East Broad Street, Columbus, 43215
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Accessibility
The venue is ADA compliant. Wheelchair spaces are in Zone B, and Zone C is reached by steps.
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