Candlelight Photo
Experience highlights Why you'll love it

The music of Middle-earth
Howard Shore's themes from The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King, played live by a string quartet.

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 quartetListeso
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In short About the concert
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings with Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings at St. John's Episcopal Church - Portsmouth in Virginia Beach. A string quartet brings the unforgettable music of the trilogy to life, in a night lit by candles that celebrates the heroic journey of the Fellowship.
© 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 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
4.6/5
based on 39 reviews
Tara M.
jul 2026
This was an amazing experience
userNoName o.
jul 2026
beautiful performance! location was stunning and perfect for the occasion
Sophia W.
jul 2026
Beautiful show
Briana C.
jul 2026
Absolutely wonderful. Incredible talent! Great way to spend an evening.
Sara E.
jul 2026
beautiful
Hannah S.
jul 2026
The musicians were not only talented with their music but in entertaining the crowd as well. Literally recommended it to anyone who would listen.
Leilani E.
jul 2026
Beautiful event! Highly recommend. Thank you.
Amy G.
jul 2026
The musicians were wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed the performance. The venue is beautiful but tonight was extremely warm. We’ve been there for other Candlelight performances.
About the venueSt. John's Episcopal Church - Portsmouth

St. John’s Episcopal Church in Portsmouth is a historic church dating back to the 19th century with beautiful acoustics and a timeless atmosphere. Its elegant interior and stained-glass windows create a warm and inviting setting.
Address
424 Washington St, Portsmouth, 23704
Parking
No onsite parking. Street parking and parking garages are nearby.
Accessibility
The venue is ADA compliant, with limited wheelchair seating.
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