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Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Iconic film themes
Themes from Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke and My Neighbor Totoro, played by a string quartet.

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
- Kaze No Tani from Nausica Of The Valley Of The Wind
- Kimi Wo Nosete (Carrying You) from Castle in the Sky
- Kaze no Toori Michi from Path Of The Wind
- Tonari no Totoro from My Neighbor Totoro
- Umi No Mieru Machi (A Town With an Ocean View) from KiKi's Delivery Service
- Theme from Princess Mononoke
- Inochi no Namae (Name of Life) from Spirited Away
- Chihiro's Waltz from Spirited Away
- When I Remember This Life from The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
- Gake No Ue No Ponyo from Ponyo On the Cliff by the Sea
- A Journey (A Dream of Flight) from The Wind Rises
- Merry Go Round of Life from Howl's Moving Castle
- Summer
Performers
- String quartetCharlotte Strings
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In short About the concert
The best of Joe Hisaishi, performed live by a string quartet at Discovery Place Science in Charlotte, in a room lit only by 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 venueDiscovery Place Science
Address
168 W 6th St, Charlotte,, 28202
Parking
Parking will be available.
Accessibility
The venue is accessible.
FAQs Frequently asked questions
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Can I transfer my tickets to another person?
Can I change the date or time of my ticket?
Can I get a refund of my ticket?
What if I purchased a Flexible Cancellation ticket? Can I get a refund then?
What are the different seating zones?
Can my friends and I sit together?
Is there an age requirement for the event?
Are tickets available for purchase at the entrance?
When should I arrive?
Can I have a ticket for a carer?
Will food and beverages be available on site for purchase?
Can I leave the concert room during the performance?
Are the candles flammable?
Can I use my phone during the performance?
What temperature should I expect at the concert?
What happens if weather conditions do not allow the event to take place?
Can I bring animals? Are service dogs allowed?
Is the venue accessible?
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Is there a dress code? What should I wear?
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