🗡️ The Fellowship lives on through the music from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings like never before with Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings in Cork. This exclusive tribute concert, performed by a talented string quartet, will bring the unforgettable music from the films to life. Join us for a night that celebrates the music behind the heroic journey of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Get your tickets today!
General Info
📍 Venue: Aula Maxima at University College Cork
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show and close 5 minutes prior to the start. Late arrivals will not be permitted
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
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🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
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🏰 There’s no strict dress code, but guests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of Middle-earth— Dress as your favorite character or let the magic of the films inspire your look.
Program - Top hits from The Lord of the Rings trilogy
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring- Prologue: One Ring to Rule Them All
- Concerning Hobbits
- Amon Hen
- The Breaking of the Fellowship (feat. "In Dreams")
- Foundations of Stone
- The Riders of Rohan
- Evenstar
- Gollum's Song
- Minas Tirith (feat. Ben Del Maestro)
- The Ride of the Rohirrim
- The Black Gate Opens (feat. Sir James Galway)
- The Return of the King First
- The Grey Havens (feat. Sir James Galway)
- Into the West
Setlist and Music sheets approved by Howard Shore (Official Composer of LOTR)
Performers
- String Quartet - To be announced!
Seating Map

Stream The Lord of the Rings now on Amazon Prime Video
© 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.
User reviews
- It is one of the best I've seen. Absolutely brilliant
- Husband and myself loved it
- Fantastic night, my only suggestion would be if it were possible to examine the seating. We were sat in the middle and couldn’t really set the musicians
- A beautiful performance and stunning venue. We loved the concert and the musicians were amazing. Would highly recommend for any LOTR fans!
- Rows zone C very far in the back.
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Aula Maxima at University College Cork
The Aula Maxima at the University College Cork, showcases intricate details like crenellated parapets and stained glass windows, representing Ireland's heritage. Image source: https://www.ucc.ie/en/
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