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 Carriage House - Magnolia Plantation & Gardens in Charleston. 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
4.9/5
based on 36 reviews
Gabbie R.
aug 2026
beautiful and wonderful experience. cannot wait to attend another.
Sean B.
sep 2026
Wonderful experience
Jordan N.
aug 2026
Loved it
Anne O.
aug 2026
It could’ve been longer! Other than that, it was excellent!
Kaitlyn C.
aug 2026
Absolutely amazing! We loved this experience. 10/10!!
Cecelia W.
aug 2026
Loved this performance.
Michelle B.
jun 2026
Our first Candlelight concert and my husband and I loved it!
Brett W.
jun 2026
This was a great venue, very intimate with good sightlines and acoustics. I would definitely attend another similar event at this location. The musicians were truly enjoyable and entertaining. Very much enjoyed this event.
Anna H.
jun 2026
Absolutely incredible experience. Highly recommend.
Patrick R.
jun 2026
Magical. Please continue to bring back!!!
About the venueCarriage House - Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

The Historic Carriage House was built beside ancient live oaks, alongside the beautiful Ashley River. This year-round property has an inside capacity of 150 guests with dancing, or 200 guests with dancing taking place on the outdoor patio and lawn.
Address
3550 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC, 29414
Parking
Free parking off Magnolia Ferry Rd, near the Carriage House.
Accessibility
The venue is ADA compliant.
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