Although we’re partial to a good country music festival, Nashvillians also love spooky events particularly on All Hallows’ Eve. Luckily, this October will be made all the more chilling by flickering candlelight and the bated breath of fellow audience members: Candlelight Halloween returns to Nashville and you can book your tickets in advance!
A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
A haunting blend of classical mastery and pop culture awaits as the string quartet conjures the eerie tension of Bernard Herrmann’s “Psycho (Prelude)”, the electrifying beats of the acclaimed Michael Jackson hit “Thriller”, and the whimsical mischief of “The Addams Family (Theme)”. Each note is brought to life in a candlelit setting, where suspense and nostalgia intertwine for an unforgettable night.
The quartet’s expressive range transforms these iconic melodies, capturing the psychological chills of Hitchcock’s classic, the danceable energy of Michael Jackson’s hit, and the quirky spirit of television’s spookiest family. Experience Halloween’s many faces through the power of strings.
Candlelight Halloween at The Parthenon
Picture thousands of candles casting dramatic shadows across the towering Doric columns and the majestic replica of Athena Parthenos at The Parthenon. The 60-minute concert, with doors opening 30-45 minutes early, allows audiences to be fully immersed in this ethereal, candlelit atmosphere that transforms the ancient Greek temple into an enchanting concert hall.
As the string quartet performs “Danse Macabre” by French composer Camille Saint-Saëns, “Halloween (Theme)” from the same-titled horror movie, and “In the Hall of the Mountain King” by Edvard Grieg, the combination of haunting melodies and imposing candlelight leaves audiences members with a sense of mystery. So book now so you don’t miss out on the season’s scariest event…