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Experience highlights Why you'll love it

The cinematic sound of Joe Hisaishi, brought to light.
Journey through the unforgettable soundscapes of Joe Hisaishi, where delicate melodies and sweeping compositions bring iconic film moments to life.

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
- Kaze No Tani from Nausica Of The Valley Of The Wind
- Kimi Wo Nosete (Carrying You) from Castle in the Sky
- Kaze no Toori Michi from Path Of The Wind
- Tonari no Totoro from My Neighbor Totoro
- Umi No Mieru Machi (A Town With an Ocean View) from KiKi's Delivery Service
- Theme from Princess Mononoke
- Inochi no Namae (Name of Life) from Spirited Away
- Chihiro's Waltz from Spirited Away
- When I Remember This Life from The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
- Gake No Ue No Ponyo from Ponyo On the Cliff by the Sea
- A Journey (A Dream of Flight) from The Wind Rises
- Merry Go Round of Life from Howl's Moving Castle
- Summer
Performers
- String quartetListeso
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In short About the concert
Rediscover the moving soundscapes of Joe Hisaishi, whose unforgettable compositions have brought some of cinema's most beloved stories to life. Hear melodies from Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro and more by the warm glow of Candlelight.
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 before the concert and close shortly before it starts. Late entry is not permitted, so we recommend arriving early.

Find your seat
Seats are assigned on arrival, on a first-come basis within the zone of the ticket you purchased.

Let the music take over
60 minutes of live music by candlelight.
Reviews What guests are saying
4.7/5
based on 67 reviews
Arjun G.
mar 2026
Great venue and great music
Marytonae S.
mar 2026
Warm and soothing Friday night event.
Kate G.
mar 2026
Beautiful venue, perfect accusticsâ€ïž
Cid N.
mar 2026
Fantastic! Service was great, venue amazing, and the musicians were incredibly talented. It was a magical experience.
Robert L.
mar 2026
Excelent experience start to finish
Claudia L.
mar 2026
Lovely experience! Well organized.
jim R.
mar 2026
amazing!!
Michael W.
mar 2026
Loved the venue, music was fantastic, and the whole event went very smoothly!
About the venueSt Ignatius Church
Saint Ignatius Church, located on the University of San Francisco campus, is a magnificent landmark in San Francisco. With its impressive Italian Renaissance and Baroque architecture, twin spires, and dome, it exudes grandeur. It also features the Manresa Gallery, which exhibits the works of local artists.
Address
650 Parker Avenue, San Francisco, 94118
Parking
No on-site parking available.
Accessibility
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
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