Candlelight invites you to experience classical renditions of some of the greatest musical works of great composers and modern-day icons. From the soulful hits of Beyoncé to the mystical melodies by Joe Hisaishi, there is something for everyone.
Coming to the Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, these sensational performances are unforgettable evenings you won’t want to miss out on. All you have to do is find your seat, sit back, relax, and enjoy.
Candlelight at Chabot Space & Science Center: an out-of-this-world venue
Chabot Space & Science Center is a well-known observatory in the hills of Oakland, making for a totally unique venue to experience these breathtaking concerts. The interactive museum and science center has hands-on activities and three powerful telescopes where you can gaze up at the night sky.
Featured Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Who can’t remember the haunting melodies of Tubular Bells from The Exorcist that still give us chills every time we hear it? Or the iconic Addams Family theme that perfectly reflects the franchise’s eerie motifs. This year, Candlelight invites you to celebrate the ooky-spooky season listening to some of the most iconic horror movie soundtracks (and horror-themed songs) part of the Candlelight Halloween Special.
Movie soundtracks enhance the emotional impact of a film and are a crucial part of storytelling. Particularly in horror films, music has the ability to evoke powerful emotions and reactions in audiences, building tension, suspense, and even anxiety. Revisit your favorite spine-chilling moments on screen in a dimly lit room by candlelight.
Candlelight: The Best of Zelda
Embark on a musical quest as you listen to the lyrical melodies of one of the biggest video game franchises in the world The Legend of Zelda.
The Zelda saga has transcended generations and become a pop culture classic. Besides the likable characters and the heroic tasks, the video game is well known for its simple yet expressive soundtrack composed by Koji Kondo.
Fans of the video game know what an instrumental role the music plays in the beloved video game. And if you’re only just discovering Zelda, you’ll be entranced by the whimsical melodies of Link’s Awakening, Ocarina of Time, Twilight Princess, and more.
All Upcoming Candlelight concerts in Oakland
Audience members around the world have left countless 5-star reviews for the Candlelight series, calling it a “creative, enchanting and new concert experience.” Stay tuned as we await even more exciting shows in Oakland, as they’re sure to be spectacular.
The alluring Candlelight concerts happen twice each night, and the back-to-back performances are each about 60 minutes long.
Note that for the audience’s safety, all candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.