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Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Queen and The Beatles, reimagined
Hear the songs of two legendary bands arranged for string quartet at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids.

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
- Here Comes the SunThe Beatles
- BlackbirdThe Beatles
- Help!The Beatles
- Come TogetherThe Beatles
- YesterdayThe Beatles
- All You Need Is LoveThe Beatles
- Love of My LifeQueen
- Another One Bites the DustQueen
- I Want to Break FreeQueen
- We are the ChampionsQueen
- We Will Rock YouQueen
- Radio Ga GaQueen
- Bohemian RhapsodyQueen
- The Show Must Go OnPink Floyd
- Hey JudeThe Beatles
Performers
- String quartetListeso String Quartet
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In short About the concert
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations in Cedar Rapids. Discover the music of Queen and The Beatles, played live by a string quartet at the Veterans Memorial Building and surrounded by the soft 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
4.8/5
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 venueVeterans Memorial Building

The Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids is a mid-20th century structure dedicated to honoring local veterans. Reflecting the era's architectural styles, it serves as a notable landmark within the city. Its solid construction and commemorative purpose offer a solemn yet approachable atmosphere, connecting community heritage with the surrounding urban environment.
Address
50 2nd Avenue Brg, Cedar Rapids, 52401
Parking
Please check parking options near the venue.
Accessibility
The venue is ADA compliant.
FAQs Frequently asked questions
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