Experience highlights Why you'll love it

The King of Pop on strings
A string quartet performs Michael Jackson's songs live, in a new arrangement and up close.

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
- Bad
- Rock With You
- Human Nature
- Billie Jean
- Say Say Say
- We Are the World
- Man in the Mirror
- Smooth Criminal
- Black or White
- Heal the World
- Remember the Time
- Earth Song
- They Don't Really Care About Us
- Thriller
Performers
- String quartetString Quartet of the Kamerorkest van het Noorden
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In short About the concert
Experience the music of Michael Jackson like you've never heard it before: performed live by a string quartet, surrounded by candles, in the Nieuwe Kerk in Groningen. An intimate Candlelight concert where the King of Pop's songs take on a whole new sound.
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
4.6/5
based on 195 reviews
6pyhdyhbj6
jan 2023
Mooie locatie en prima muziek
Sandra v.
jan 2023
Het was een feestje 😍
Ugur C.
jan 2023
Super ervaring
Manon P.
apr 2023
Overweldigend! Goede performance, sfeer, geluid en ervaring
Amaya H.
apr 2023
Hele mooie muziek!
Ira S.
apr 2023
Overweldigend zo mooi
Calise V.
may 2023
netjes stoelen aangewezen,meegelopen
Guus B.
may 2023
Het was TOP!!!
About the venueNew Church
The New Church is located in the Hortus neighborhood of Groningen and serves as a focal point for the area. The octagonal church was built in the seventeenth century and is notable for its simple brick facade and unique shape. Inside, there is a calm atmosphere, with an organ and space for music, celebrations, and gatherings.
Address
Nieuwe Kerkhof 1, Groningen, 9712 PT
Parking
There is no visitor car park at the Nieuwe Kerk. We recommend parking in a nearby car park.
Accessibility
The venue is fully accessible, including for wheelchair users.
FAQs Frequently asked questions
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