Candlelight Photo
Experience highlights Why you'll love it

The music of Middle-earth
A string quartet performs music from all three films of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, with a setlist and music sheets approved by Howard Shore, the official composer of the films.

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 quartetNomad String
- String quartetPhoenix Collective
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In short About the concert
The Fellowship lives on through the music of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings brings the unforgettable music of the films to life, played by a string quartet and surrounded by candles at the Grand Lodge at Sydney Masonic Centre. Join us for an evening that celebrates the music behind the heroic journey of The Lord of the Rings.
© 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 30 minutes before the concert. They close 5 minutes before it starts. 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
4.9/5
based on 237 reviews
Krystal D.
jan 2026
Beautiful night out, highly recommend
Tegan Y.
jan 2026
Absolutely wonderful
Jenna C.
feb 2026
Stunning music, excellent execution in a fantastic setting, with some great-taste humour in between. Highly recommend
Ieden I.
jan 2026
Amazing.
Anastasiya H.
jan 2026
Stunning!
About the venueGrand Lodge at Sydney Masonic Centre

Sydney Masonic Centre is a prestigious venue located in the heart of Sydney's central business district. It boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including modern conference rooms, exhibition spaces, and a stunning auditorium, making it an ideal choice for a whole host of events from concerts to weddings.
Address
279 Castlereagh Street. Sydney NSW 2000, 2000, 2000
Parking
Paid parking is available near the venue.
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
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