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 Stone Chapel at Drury University in Springfield. 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 39 reviews
Devon J.
jul 2026
it was sn amazing show
Hannah B.
jun 2026
We absolutely love these experiences! Got engaged at the valentines day event last year and it was absolutely magical!
Lauren G.
jun 2026
So beautiful! We can’t wait to experience another one.
Amanda G.
jun 2026
The atmosphere and music were perfect! Can't wait for the next concert!
Dean R.
jun 2026
It was amazing.
Peggy P.
jun 2026
One of my favorite Candlelight Concerts!
Joshua D.
jun 2026
Had a lot of fun
Bryant B.
jun 2026
Epic, nothing much else to say! Great location, setting, and great musicians.
Janell W.
jun 2026
This was an absolutely magical experience. We went for our 16 year wedding anniversary and I couldn’t have hoped for a better way to celebrate. Absolutely will attend more candlelight celebrations!
Kellie R.
jun 2026
It was absolutely incredible!
Morgan B.
jun 2026
While my S/O and I love LOTR—it was amazing to hear the music performed live by other fans of the movies. Their passion and love for the series very much shown through and caused many goosebump moments. Will definitely be back!
Eryn P.
jun 2026
Uh-mazing. I got goose bumps and was trying not to tear up at some points. The playing was so passionate that I could feel the music emotionally and physically.
About the venueStone Chapel at Drury University
The Stone Chapel in Springfield, Missouri, is a stunning Victorian-Gothic building with beautiful stained glass windows. Image source: Stone Chapel at Drury University Google Profile
Address
Drury University, 900 N Benton Ave, Springfield, MO 65802, Springfield, 65802
Parking
Lot 1, near Central Street and Drury Lane, behind the C.H. Chub O'Reilly Enterprise Center. Overflow parking in Lot 6 on Benton Ave., behind Central High School.
Accessibility
The ground floor is ADA accessible. The balcony (Zone C) is reachable only by stairs.
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