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Experience highlights Why you'll love it

The music of Middle-earth
Howard Shore's themes from The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King, played 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 quartetKalkaska String Quartet
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In short About the concert
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings with Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings at Christ Church Detroit in Detroit. A string quartet brings the unforgettable music of the trilogy to life, in a night lit by candles that celebrates the heroic journey of the Fellowship.
© 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
5.0/5
based on 53 reviews
Anna S.
apr 2026
Such a wonderful experience! I would love to go again
Aly M.
feb 2026
It was so beautiful and we loved the venue! We especially loved when the performers introduced the new set of songs and made the experience so personal.
Laura A.
feb 2026
Wonderful performance
Jennifer D.
feb 2026
Breathtakingly beautiful — from the music to the atmosphere, everyone should seize the opportunity to immerse themselves in an experience like this.
Rick D.
feb 2026
The musicians were first rate and playing music they obviously loved!
Lisa D.
feb 2026
Beautiful venue and music!
Karly E.
feb 2026
It was a beautiful way to appreciate music and these movies in a new light (literally)
Ruby M.
jan 2026
Beautiful
Solll W.
jan 2026
Great job to the band! It was very fun and the music felt straight out of the movies!
Dan P.
jan 2026
It was a lot of fun!
Quintanya S.
jan 2026
Magical!
Erin B.
jan 2026
Absolutely beautiful
Jeremy D.
jan 2026
Great show.
Jon S.
jan 2026
The concert was wonderful!
Peter M.
jan 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
About the venueChrist Church Detroit

Christ Church Detroit is a historic and architecturally stunning Episcopal church in Detroit, Michigan. Established in 1845, it is one of the oldest churches in Detroit. With its beautiful Gothic Revival design and notable stained glass windows, including two by Tiffany, it offers a variety of services and programs. Christ Church welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and engages in community outreach initiatives.
Address
960 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, 48207
Parking
Ample street parking around the venue. Paid lot behind the church (936 Woodbridge St) for $5 per car. The small church lot off Jefferson Avenue is reserved for six accessible spaces.
Accessibility
The venue is ADA compliant. Barrier-free access through the Jefferson Avenue entrance, with a lift at the Woodbridge Street doors.
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