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South Carolina State Museum

4.8(142)
Duration
60 minutes
Live music
String quartet
Ambience
Lit by candles
Ages
8+
Venue
Indoor

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Experience highlights Why you'll love it

  • A Halloween night lit by candles

    A Halloween night lit by candles

    Spooky film themes and haunting classical favorites, played live by a string quartet in the Main Lobby of the South Carolina State Museum.

  • Surrounded by a thousand candles

    Surrounded by a thousand candles

    Only candles illuminate the room, creating a breathtaking atmosphere that makes every Candlelight concert unforgettable.

  • An extraordinary setting

    An extraordinary setting

    Experience this unique concert in a stunning candlelit setting.

Program The music that awaits you

  • Thriller from Michael Jackson's ThrillerMichael Bublé
  • Funeral March of a Marionette from Alfred Hitchcock PresentsCharles Gounod
  • Shostakovich String Quartet No. 8 from String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110Dmitri Shostakovich
  • Tubular Bells from The ExorcistMike Oldfield
  • Stranger Things ThemeDixon & Stein
  • Beetlejuice Main TitleDanny Elfman
  • The Addams Family ThemeVic Mizzy
  • Halloween ThemeJohn Carpenter
  • Prelude from PsychoBernard Herrmann
  • GhostbustersElmer Bernstein
  • Danse Macabre from Danse macabre, Op. 40Camille Saint-Saëns
  • Night On Bald Mountain from St. John's Eve on Bald MountainModest Mussorgsky
  • Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Picture ShowO'Brien and Hartley
  • The Nightmare Before Christmas SuiteDanny Elfman
  • In The Hall Of The Mountain King from Peer GyntEdvard Grieg

Performers

  • String quartetListeso

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In short About the concert

Celebrate Halloween with a Candlelight concert at the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia. A string quartet brings iconic horror film themes and haunting classical pieces to life, surrounded by the glow of hundreds of candles.

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

  1. Arrive early

    Arrive early

    Doors open 45 minutes before the concert. Late entry is not permitted once the concert has started.

  2. Find your seat

    Find your seat

    Seats are not numbered: they are taken on a first-come, first-served basis within the zone on your ticket.

  3. Let the music take over

    Let the music take over

    Enjoy 60 minutes of live music surrounded by candles.

Reviews What guests are saying

4.8/5

based on 142 reviews

Elizabeth R.

feb 2025

It was an exceptional experience.

Jada G.

feb 2025

What a beautiful evening, thank you!

Guilhem H.

feb 2025

Friendly staff and beautiful music! It was our first Candlelight event and we loved it!

Yago

feb 2025

Friendly staff, great location and superb artist. It was a great event. Highly recommended

Carolyn W.

feb 2025

Gorgeous music, venue heavenly indeed

About the venueSouth Carolina State Museum

South Carolina State Museum 1

The South Carolina State Museum, located in downtown Columbia, is a striking blend of historic and modern design. Showcasing South Carolina’s history, art, science, and technology, its galleries feature immersive exhibits and distinctive architecture. Thoughtfully curated and maintained, the museum stands as a vibrant cultural landmark in the heart of the city.

  • Address

    Columbia Mills Building, 301 Gervais St, Columbia, 29201

  • Parking

    Guest parking is available at the Museum, including accessible parking spaces.

  • Accessibility

    The venue is ADA compliant and has disability access.

FAQs Frequently asked questions

What are the different ticket types?
There are tickets for Zone A, Zone B, Zone C and Standing Room.
Can I buy tickets at the venue?
Tickets are not available for purchase at the venue. All tickets must be purchased through the Fever app or website (www.feverup.com) before arriving at the event.
Can I book a ticket for my carer?
Guests who need assistance throughout the experience can apply for 1 free pass for their carer. Once you have purchased your ticket (you must hold a valid ticket before applying), please contact us for more information.
Is there an age requirement for the event?
All guests must be 8 years old or older to attend. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Where can I find my ticket?
You can find your ticket in the "Tickets" section of the Fever app (available on the Apple App Store and Google Play). Please remember to log in with the same method you used to make the purchase. You will also find your QR code in your purchase confirmation email.
Can I change my ticket?
Subject to availability, changes of date and/or time are permitted up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience. To do so, please contact us with your ticket ID. Tickets are non-refundable unless you purchased the Flexible Refund option. For more information, see our T&Cs.
What is the Flexible Refund Ticket?
The Flexible Refund Ticket allows you to ask for a full refund if you decide not to attend the experience.
When can I return my ticket?
You can return your Flexible Refund Ticket and get a full refund if you contact us up to 48 hours before the experience starts. Please note that the ticket becomes non-refundable if it is transferred to another user.
What documents do I have to present to receive my refund?
No documentation is needed to claim your refund.
How do I request my refund?
Please contact us to get your ticket refunded.
Where is the experience taking place?
The experience takes place in the Main Lobby of the South Carolina State Museum.
How do I get to the venue?
The South Carolina State Museum is located at 301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201.
Is food served?
No, food is not served at this event.
Can I bring animals?
Animals are not allowed, except for service animals.
Does this venue have disability access?
Yes. The venue is ADA compliant.
Is there parking available?
Yes. There is guest parking available at the Museum, including accessible parking spaces.
Can I take pictures or videos during the performance?
Photos and videos can only be taken during the final piece and without flash, as indicated by our musicians.
Can I use my phone during the performance?
Your phone must be on silent mode during the entire performance. Photos and videos can only be taken during the final piece and without flash, as indicated by our musicians.
Can I leave the concert room during the performance?
Out of respect for the musicians and the audience, you will not be able to leave your seat except in an emergency.
When should I arrive?
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the concert starts so you can be assigned a seat within your purchased zone. The concert begins on time and the audience must already be seated beforehand. If you arrive late, out of respect for the musicians and the audience, you will not be allowed to enter.
What happens if the weather conditions do not allow the event to take place?
If the weather affects your experience in any way (a change of location or a postponement), rest assured that we will notify you by email in advance.
Can I sit together with friends?
Yes, you can sit with your friends if you arrive together and all have tickets for the same zone. We recommend arriving in good time, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Can I transfer my tickets to another person?
Yes, you can transfer your tickets to any other Fever account at no extra cost: just tap "Transfer Tickets" on your ticket in the Fever app. For additional help, please contact us with your ticket ID.
Are the candles flammable?
For the safety of attendees, all candles are flameless.
Is there a dress code? What should I wear?
There is no dress code. We recommend dressing comfortably, in clothes suited to the season.
How are seats assigned? Can we sit together?
Seats are not numbered: they are assigned on arrival, first come first served, within the zone you purchased. To sit together, your whole group needs to arrive at the same time with tickets for the same zone.

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