In Markham, Halloween is celebrated with family-friendly events like ScaryFest at Markham Museum and the dog-friendly Halloween Howl downtown, blending the welcoming community spirit with creative traditions. The city’s festive vibe invites early planning for these unique experiences —including candlelit concerts. Find your spot at a magical Candlelight Halloween this season before seats vanish.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Mike Oldfield’s “Tubular Bells” became synonymous with demonic possession after its use in The Exorcist, proving that repetitive minimalism could induce genuine terror. This hypnotic piece joins Grieg’s “In the Hall of the Mountain King” and Jackson’s “Thriller” in exploring how building intensity creates supernatural dread.
The classical foursome masters the art of musical tension building. Oldfield’s electronic repetition becomes organic through acoustic instruments while Grieg’s relentless crescendo gains new intimacy. Jackson’s pop masterpiece gets sophisticated treatment through the textural weaver of viola and haunting voice of violin, all illuminated by golden shadows that seem to pulse with each sustained note.
Candlelight Halloween at Toronto Marriott Markham
The Toronto Marriott Markham transforms into a glowing, immersive space as thousands of flickering candles cast golden shadows across its elegant interior, heightening the Halloween concert experience. The soft, atmospheric light envelops guests as they arrive 30–45 minutes before the 60-minute performance, allowing anticipation and the venue’s warm ambiance to set the perfect spooky mood.
A string quartet will weave suspense and nostalgia with classics such as Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saëns, Psycho (Prelude) by Bernard Herrmann, and Funeral March of a Marionette by Charles Gounod. With tickets in high demand, waiting too long to plan your Halloween risks missing out on one of the most popular candlelit celebrations in Markham.