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Experience highlights Why you'll love it

90s hip-hop, reborn in candlelight
The beats, rhymes and anthems that shaped a generation, reimagined by a string ensemble in a warm candlelit setting.

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
- Ready or NotFugees
- Rosa ParksOutkast
- MisdemeanorFoster Sylvers
- N.Y. State of MindNas
- Big Pimpin'UGK, Jay-Z
- Can I Kick It?A Tribe Called Quest
- Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' WitWu-Tang Clan
- Dear Mama2Pac
- Big PoppaThe Notorious B.I.G.
- Nuthin' But A "G" ThangDr. Dre, Snoop Dogg
- Gin and JuiceSnoop Dogg
Performers
- String quartetListeso
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In short About the concert
Feel the golden age of hip-hop reimagined for strings. From The Fugees to Outkast, Missy Elliott to Wu-Tang Clan, rediscover the beats and rhymes that defined a generation in a candlelit string tribute.
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 45 minutes before the concert. 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
4.9/5
based on 13 reviews
Lisa H.
nov 2026
Enjoyed the music melodies for the Hip Hop show, but I also liked the format for Coldplay and Imagine Dragons with individual songs, so maybe a mix of both for the Hip Hop show would have been a nice balance.
Carly S.
nov 2026
Enjoyed a variety session of 90’s R&B! Great experience, entertainment and energy!
Tiffany G.
nov 2026
It was such a fun and unique experience! The musicians are so very talented. I’d definitely go back!
JENNIFER B.
nov 2026
The show was amazing!
Lissa N.
nov 2026
Beautiful and unique. So much fun!
About the venueThe Hippodrome Theatre

The Hippodrome Theatre is a historic venue offering a variety of theatrical productions, films, and cultural events. Housed in a restored 1911 post office building, it serves as a cultural hub in downtown Gainesville, known for its professional plays and educational programs. Image source: https://www.visitgainesville.com/
Address
25 Southeast 2nd Place, Gainesville, 32601
Parking
No on-site parking available.
Accessibility
This venue is not wheelchair accessible.
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