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Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Metallica like never before
A string quartet gives Metallica's classics a fresh sound: powerful, moving and bathed in the warm glow of the 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
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In short About the concert
Experience Metallica's greatest hits like you've never heard them before: a string quartet performs the legendary metal band's songs live at the Literaturhaus Frankfurt, by the glow of thousands of candles. A Candlelight concert that transforms raw energy into an intimate, unforgettable musical experience.
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 30 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
4.5/5
based on 20 reviews
Waldemar S.
sep 2026
Wunderschön.
Christina N.
sep 2026
Es war einfach wunderschön und bewegend ! Ein toller und unvergesslicher Abend! Danke ☺️
Ангелина А
sep 2026
🥰♥️
Nicole S.
sep 2026
Tolle Atmosphäre, starke Leistung des Streicherquartetts und einfach wunderbare Musik!
Tatjana B.
sep 2026
Sehr schöne Atmosphäre im kleinen Rahmen.
About the venueLiteraturhaus Frankfurt
The Literaturhaus Frankfurt in the building of the rebuilt Old City Library is a central meeting point for literature enthusiasts. Behind the neoclassical facade, a vibrant world of books unfolds. With numerous readings, discussions, and exhibitions, the house is considered a staple in Frankfurt's cultural life.
Address
Schöne Aussicht 2, Frankfurt am Main-Innenstadt I, 60311
Parking
The Bildungszentrum Ostend underground car park (Sonnemannstraße 13, €2 per hour), as well as the car parks of the Fleming's Deluxe Hotel, the Hospital zum Heiligen Geist (both on Lange Straße) and the Lindner Hotel Main Plaza.
Accessibility
Accessible access to event rooms and toilets. The entrance with wheelchair ramp is at the back of the building, right next to the car park. All rooms are equipped with an induction hearing loop.
FAQs Frequently asked questions
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Are the candles real? Are they flammable?
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