Candlelight Plush
Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Metallica, played by strings
A string quartet plays Metallica's songs in a theater lit only by candles.

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
- One
- Enter Sandman
- Fade to Black
- The Unforgiven
- Sad But True
- Seek and Destroy
- For Whom the Bell Tolls
- Whiskey in the Jar
- Master of Puppets
- Nothing Else Matters
Performers
- String quartetRange Ensemble
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In short About the concert
Candlelight Newport Beach brings a tribute to Metallica to The Lido Theater, where a string quartet plays the band's songs in the glow of hundreds of candles.
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
5.0/5
based on 209 reviews
Heather F.
feb 2026
Wonderful orchestra. Very talented and funny. Would definitely recommend. We went to the Metallica show.
RYAN M.
feb 2026
Awesome show!!! Highly recommend!
Shannon S.
feb 2026
Greatest show
Marco E.
feb 2026
We had a great time for being our 1st event.
Lauren W.
feb 2026
Wonderful experience and phenomenal musicians!
Elizabeth A.
feb 2026
Amazing
Dorothy H.
feb 2026
Amazing talent! We loved the show and would go again in the future. Loved the old vintage venue. Would love to see them do Ozzy or AC/DC.
Shelley D.
jan 2026
Our first time and LOVED IT, would definitely return. Tribute to OZZY would be amazing!
Erika S.
jan 2026
Amazing. Definitely would love to see another show.
Valerie P.
jan 2026
Loved the experience. Great ambience and very kind staff. The musicians did an amazing job and I felt immersed in the music. Will definitely be attending another one.
Joseph A.
jan 2026
The musicians were great, very entertaining!
Jill G.
jan 2026
ABSOLUTELY the BEST Candlelight concert!!! 🎶 The quartet was engaging, personable and had a phenomenal performance. A MUST SEE!
Alison K.
jan 2026
This show was amazing. The string quartet was so talented and quite personable. We would see The Range Quartet for any and all shows they play. Thanks for a great show.
Kenneth M.
jan 2026
Excellent show especially with the amplifiers! Would love to see a Guns N Roses version!
Cyndy H.
jan 2026
AMAZING!! Beautifully performed by real Metallica fans. A must see performance.
About the venueThe Lido Theater
Nestled in the heart of Newport Beach, the newly restored Lido Theater is a beloved Art Deco landmark that radiates timeless Hollywood glamour. Originally opened in 1938, its vintage charm and renewed elegance create a magical backdrop for Candlelight concerts, where soft flickering lights accentuate every ornate, cinematic detail.
Address
3459 Via Lido, Newport Beach, 92663
Parking
Paid lot near the theater, and street parking within walking distance.
Accessibility
ADA-accessible for Zones A, B and C. The balconies are reached by stairs only.
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