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Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Christmas film music, live
Rediscover the soundtracks of the festive films you love, arranged for string quartet and played live at the Yorkshire Museum.

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
- White Christmas from Holiday InnIrving Berlin
- Christmas Time Is Here from Peanuts (Charlie Brown)Vince Guaraldi Trio
- Skating from A Charlie Brown ChristmasVince Guaraldi Trio
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerJohnny Marks
- The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) from Alvin and The ChipmunksRoss Bagdasarian
- The Nightmare Before Christmas SuiteDanny Elfman
- Believe from The Polar ExpressAlan Silvestri
- You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch from How the Grinch Stole Christmas!Albert Hague
- Where Are You Christmas from How the Grinch Stole ChristmasJames Horner
- Jingle Bell Rock from Lethal WeaponBobby Helms
- Silver Bells from The Lemon Drop KidDean Martin
- Winter WonderlandFelix Bernard
- Let It Snow from Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!Jule Styne
- I Believe in You and Me from The Preacher's WifeCéline Dion
- Carol of the BellsMykola Leontovych
- All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas from Meet Me in St. LouisHugh Martin
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In short About the concert
Celebrate the festive season with a Candlelight concert at the Yorkshire Museum in York. A string quartet brings the music of the best-loved Christmas films to life, surrounded by the glow of candles, for an evening that captures all the magic of the holidays.
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 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
4.8/5
based on 287 reviews
Lisa F.
may 2024
Absolutely fabulous. Loved every second of it. They really got the crowd involved
Florencia L.
may 2024
Excelent, couldn't be better. Harmony and cozy concert. Absolutely recommended
Maddie C.
mar 2024
gorgeous!
Abbie B.
may 2023
Absolutely amazing!!!! I would recommend!! I would probably go in further back to be honest, I was up front and if I went back I'd go into the further sections because it isn't a large theater so you're not missing anything, it lasted an hour and it was gorgeous!
John S.
may 2023
Really enjoyable
Lisa A.
may 2023
A truly magical night!
Ana Paula S.
jul 2023
It was an amazing experience. Lovely, beautiful, funny... I highly recommend this concert.
Con D.
jul 2023
really enjoyed the performance
Una K.
jul 2023
Fantastic. A wonderful experience.
Madeleine K.
jul 2023
Brilliant really enjoyed it well done to everyone
About the venueYorkshire Museum
Located within the historic grounds of the Yorkshire Museum, the Tempest Anderson Hall is an intimate and characterful venue steeped in heritage. Framed by Roman ruins and peaceful gardens, it offers a refined setting with excellent acoustics, where history, architecture, and atmosphere come together in the heart of York.
Address
Museum Gardens, Museum Street, York, YO1 7FR
Parking
Free parking is available.
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
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