Candlelight Concerts
These atmospheric live classical music performances held in stunning London venues are illuminated by thousands of flickering LED candles. String quartets perform classical renditions of teen-favourite soundtracks: Taylor Swift, Anime Classics, Hans Zimmer, Coldplay, K-Pop and many more.
- Best for 12+ / teens.
- Book Zone A or B seats toward the front so shorter teens can see the musicians clearly.
- Most performances run for a parent-friendly 60 minutes with no interval.
Times change seasonally — always check before you set off.
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