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Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Queen meets ABBA
Two of the biggest names in pop history in one programme, arranged for string quartet and performed live.

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
- Dancing QueenABBA
- S.O.S.ABBA
- Money, Money, MoneyABBA
- Voulez-VousABBA
- Bohemian RhapsodyQueen
- I Want to Break FreeQueen
- Killer QueenQueen
- WaterlooABBA
- Super TrouperABBA
- Mamma MiaABBA
- Don't Stop Me NowQueen
- We Will Rock YouQueen
- We are the ChampionsQueen
- Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)ABBA
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In short About the concert
A string quartet brings the greatest hits of Queen and ABBA to the stage at Christuskirche Altendorf in Essen, surrounded by hundreds of candles. A Candlelight concert that brings together two legends of pop history in one evening.
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 40 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
4.6/5
based on 169 reviews
Jens A.
apr 2023
Das war eine sehr stimmungsvolle Veranstaltung. Wir haben sie genossen!
Marion T.
apr 2023
Großartige Musiker, tolles Konzert, einzigartige Atmosphäre, gute Organisation, kurz ein rundum gelungener Abend. Sehr zu empfehlen!
Steffen R.
apr 2023
Hervorragende Veranstaltung. Beeindruckende Atmosphäre, hervorragende musikalische Darstellung.
Heike F.
apr 2023
Kurzweilig, tolles Ambiente, einfach schön
Annelie H.
apr 2023
Tolles Erlebnis, vielen Dank!
Dany B.
apr 2023
Super Erlebnis
eileenkieback
apr 2023
Wundervoll 😍🤗😲
zyggrpx9zq
apr 2023
Traumhaft schön!
About the venueChristuskirche Altendorf - Lutherkirchengemeinde Essen-Altendorf
The Christuskirche Altendorf in Essen is an impressive building with historical significance and a special atmosphere. The neo-Gothic church, with its majestic architecture and excellent acoustics, provides a unique setting for cultural events and concerts. A place full of charm and history.
Address
Röntgenstraße 14, Essen, 45143
Parking
Currently there are no designated parking spaces available on site. We therefore recommend travelling by public transport: Essen Röntgenstraße stop, tram lines 101, 103 and 105.
Accessibility
Yes, there is accessible access available. In Zone A there are spaces for wheelchair users. Please note that there are no accessible toilets.
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Performers
- 13.11.2026Emscher Quartett
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