The most frightful time of the year has almost arrived, and it certainly likes to command spookiness. Give in to the sinister side of October by attending a Candlelight Halloween Special in Derry. is the most frightful time of the year and it commands some spookiness. Talented musicians will guide you through the unforgettable notes heard in creepy films and well-known hits.
St Columb’s Cathedral is set to host this captivating concert. From The Exorcist‘s ‘Tubular Bells‘ to the theme from The Addams Family, a talented string quartet will reimagine ominous melodies surrounded by the atmospheric glow of hundreds of flickering candles.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
What better way to celebrate Halloween than sitting surrounded by candlelight and listening to classical takes on hair-raising yet moving music inspired by ghosts, mysterious creatures, and darkness? Candlelight invites every soul to experience a one-of-a-kind show paying tribute to the memorable and thrilling moments in cinema and music.
Bring your friends and family along to this unique concert illuminating St Columb’s Cathedral. The classically-trained musicians are set to take to the candlelit stage to let their instruments screech and scream out the hauntingly beautiful melodies featured in the likes of Beetlejuice, Halloween, Ghostbusters, The Exorcist, and more. If you “ain’t afraid of no ghost”, then this spine-tingling performance is for you!
Candlelight is combining sinister tunes, a sea of candles, and a string quartet for an unforgettable Halloween-themed event. Relive legendary scenes and give in to the macabre at Derry’s St Columb’s Cathedral. Don’t miss out on what is likely to be one of the most popular activities around the Halloween season.
The concert is 60 minutes long and doors will open 45 minutes before the show begins. What’s more, you can make the most of the night by booking a pre or post-show dinner.
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.