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Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Film scores played live by strings
Hans Zimmer's best-known film music, played live by a string quartet in Gandel Hall at the National Gallery of Australia.

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
- Time from InceptionHans Zimmer
- This Land from The Lion KingHans Zimmer
- MadagascarHans Zimmer
- Supermarine from DunkirkHans Zimmer
- The PacificHans Zimmer
- The Dark KnightHans Zimmer
- Gladiator SuiteHans Zimmer
- InterstellarCalmly
- Dune Suite (Herald of a New Age)Hans Zimmer
- Discombobulate from Sherlock HolmesHans Zimmer
- Pirates Of The Caribbean Suite from Pirates of the CaribbeanHans Zimmer
- Man of SteelHans Zimmer
- Wonder Woman Theme from Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeHans Zimmer
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In short About the concert
Candlelight brings the music of Hans Zimmer to Gandel Hall at the National Gallery of Australia. A string quartet plays his film scores, surrounded by the glow of hundreds 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 30 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 8569 reviews
Tia B.
oct 2026
Beautiful venue, great music!
n55k5sf8zr
sep 2026
Perfect!
Сергій Ш.
sep 2026
A wonderful performance. A lovely atmosphere.
Pat F
sep 2026
Loved it thank you
Charlotte Rose D.
apr 2025
An amazing, magic experience!
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mar 2025
Forgot all about the worries of everyday life, a fantastic experience
Nazlican T.
mar 2025
This was a wonderful experience. A huge thank you to everyone who worked on this and presented it to us.
Gabriella E.
mar 2025
Highly recommended
Steini S.
mar 2025
Beautiful and well organised show
Dinesh k.
mar 2025
It's was absolutely amazing i loved it
Paola M.
mar 2025
Amazing musicians
Orsolya B.
mar 2025
It was amazing. Thank you for the musicians to give us such a beautiful experience! We will definitely go again. 🤗
Elle R.
mar 2025
A wonderful sensory experience. Very relaxing, and in a beautiful location. Just what I needed.
Claire n.
mar 2025
Great atmosphere. Would definitely recommend
About the venueGandel Hall

Gandel Hall is a concert hall located within the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra, the capital city of Australia. It is a world-class venue for classical music performances, with state-of-the-art acoustics and a seating capacity of up to 1,200 people. Gandel Hall regularly hosts concerts by renowned national and international artists.
Address
Galería Nacional de Australia, 30 Parkes Place East, Parkes, 2600
Parking
On-site parking is available at the National Gallery, in underground (P1) and weekend above-ground (P2) car parks reached via King Edward Terrace and Parkes Place East. Limited mobility parking is free in both.
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
FAQs Before the candles are lit
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