Terrifying tales and sinister songs return with the scariest season of the year. From watching horror movies to dressing up in scary costumes, there are more ways than one to get into the spooky spirit of things. Discover these Candlelight Halloween concerts in D.C. for a unique treat this October. Allow yourself to be haunted by the celebration’s unsettling music in a candlelit setting for a memorable evening out.
Some of these stories and music are based on folklore, others on true stories. Some of them are things we simply can’t explain that have inspired storytellers, filmmakers, and composers to create iconic movies and music in the likes of Halloween, The Exorcist, Stranger Things, Psycho, and “Thriller”. You can experience these and many more, surrounded by a sea of twinkling candles.
Haunted Evenings of Halloween Classics
Relive some of the most terrifying and gruesome on-screen moments, as you listen to classical renditions of scores in the likes of “Tubular Bells” from The Exorcist, the Ghostbusters theme, and the deeply unsettling Psycho theme. Part of the Candlelight Halloween Special, these concerts are taking place at the striking St Francis Hall and the historic Miracle Theatre. Performed by the brilliant Kennedy String Quartet, you’ll be transported to other worlds as you listen to the eternal melodies of Halloween classics, surrounded by the warm glow of hundreds of candles.
Candlelight: Best Horror Movie Soundtracks
Halloween has always been a time of year filled with magic, mischief, and mystery. However, this year, an eerie tribute to horror movie soundtracks is adding to the usual dressing up and decorations. Listen to some of the most recognizable Halloween classics and horror-themed compositions. The setlist includes music from Sleepy Hollow, The Shape of Water, and The Shining. Find your seat inside Miracle Theatre for a terrific performance.
All upcoming Halloween Candlelight concerts
There’s no better holiday than Halloween. We all get to connect with our dark side and enjoy sweet and savory treats guilt-free. This spooky season, why not spice things up with a spine-tingling and magical concert at one of the city’s most haunting spaces? Grab your friends and family for these concerts promise to be boo-tiful!