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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 quartetStringSource
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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 Memorial Hall OTR in Cincinnati. 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 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
4.7/5
based on 154 reviews
Rachel E.
apr 2026
Absolutely amazing experience, and the musicians were SPECTACULAR. Great song picks and even greater musical skill! Would definitely recommend to LoTR fans.
Karen J.
apr 2026
LOTR is the best. Fantastic work.
Chris M.
apr 2026
Loved it!!!!!!
Julia L.
apr 2026
The whole experience was lovely
Katie F.
apr 2026
Very neat place Great songs Wonderful experience
Isaias R.
apr 2026
It was beautiful. Enjoyed it all the way through.
Jenna L.
apr 2026
Loved every minute! The quartet was excellent!
kristin C.
mar 2026
Amazing! We absolutely loved every set. Starting Lord of the Rings Trilogy tonight again!
Mark S.
mar 2026
Wow. I love Lord of the Rings and this was well worth the time. Great show.
Arlington P.
mar 2026
What I expected and loved so I would recommend.
Krista H.
mar 2026
Loved it!
Kim S.
mar 2026
It was an awesome night
Sydney M.
mar 2026
Absolutely breathtaking! One of my favorite experiences.
Jackie G.
mar 2026
Everything you needed and more
Michael C.
mar 2026
What a fun, intimate show with awesome musicians playing music from my favorite movie trilogy!
About the venueMemorial Hall OTR
Memorial Hall, located in Over-the-Rhine, is a historic venue featuring a 556-seat theater with exceptional acoustics, decorative murals, and Tiffany chandeliers. It also houses a special collection of local artwork and artifacts. With over 250 events hosted annually, it's a popular spot for performances and functions.
Address
1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, 45202
Parking
Washington Park Garage is directly across the street. Other options: YMCA/Elm Street Lot, Mercer Garage, Town Center Garage and the SP+ Surface Lot (usually the most expensive; fills up quickly).
Accessibility
The venue is ADA compliant. Wheelchair-accessible seating is in Zones B and C; the balcony is reached by stairs only.
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