Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Christmas classics, played live
Hear festive favourites performed live by a string quartet at St Johannes Kirke, in a setting lit by candles.

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
- Tre Nøtter til AskepottKarel Svoboda
- Home To You (This Christmas)Sigrid
- Home for ChristmasCooper Alan
- Dance of the Sugar Plum FairyPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- O helga nattNils Bech
- O Come, All Ye FaithfulJohn Francis Wade
- All Ye FaithfulJohn Francis Wade
- Deilig Er JordenKlangschmiede
- Carol of the BellsMykola Leontovych
- Have Yourself a Merry Little ChristmasHugh Martin
- Last ChristmasWham!
- All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey
- Glade Jul (Silent Night)Franz Xaver Gruber
- Mitt Hjerte Alltid VankerHans Adolph Brorson
- Du Grønne Glitrende TreTraditional
- Sonjas Sang Til Julestjernen
- Himmel på JordKurt Nilsen
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In short About the concert
Celebrate the festive season with Candlelight: Christmas Classics, a live concert of beloved Christmas music performed by a string quartet at St Johannes Kirke in Stavanger. Let the music fill the church while you sit surrounded by the warm glow 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

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
4.5/5
based on 856 reviews
Sebastian C.
sep 2026
Superb
Nadezda C.
sep 2026
More events like this one
Clara S.
aug 2026
Wonderful experience, magical and transcending.
Berta S.
aug 2026
It was amazing to attend this concert! We were glad to enjoy a very cozy atmosphere and a great combination of pieces performed by amazing musicians. 10/10
Hanan O.
jul 2026
So beautiful!!
Line N.
may 2026
Really nice ❤️
Paula E.
oct 2024
Incredible, time flew by too quick. The event could easily have been longer. Definitely recommendable !
Carina J.
sep 2024
It was our first time and we didn’t quite knew what we should expect but we loved it and will surely return another time
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jan 2024
Wonderful
Gabriel M.
dec 2023
It was an amazing experience.
Lauren B.
jul 2023
Beautifully played music, thoroughly enjoyed it and would definitely recommend!
Stine L.
may 2023
beautiful and very well organized
Geraint N.
nov 2022
We really enjoyed it, we just wanted more! Everyone was so talented.
Ginnie B.
oct 2022
Amazing. Breathtaking. Out of body experience.
About the venueSt Johannes Kirke

St. Johannes kirke i Stavanger er en vakker nygotisk kirke fra 1909, kjent for sitt høye tårn og rolige atmosfære. Kirken ligger nær sentrum og fungerer som en åpen og inkluderende menighetskirke, med gudstjenester, konserter og ulike arrangementer i flotte, historiske omgivelser.
Address
Høgsfjordgata 8, Stavanger, 4001
Parking
There is no public parking at the venue, but there is plenty of street parking nearby.
Accessibility
The venue is not accessible for people with reduced mobility.
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