Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Visitors attend a multi-sensory musical concert where the stage and performers are illuminated by thousands of candles. A string quartet plays a holiday program featuring popular seasonal favorites, including songs such as Last Christmas, All I Want for Christmas is You, and Jingle Bells. The performance is part of a series designed to make classical music accessible to a wide audience.
What to Expect
String quartet performance illuminated by thousands of candles
Event Details
Ages
8 years old or older. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Fever Up
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Fans of holiday music and candlelit concerts
Vibe
Festive and magical
Energy Level
Low
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $32. – Get tickets
- Hours: 8:30 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Make sure you book the later Thursday show, because Christmas Carols on Strings plays earlier that evening with a different carol program.
- If Thursday doesn't suit you, the Christmas Classics program plays again on Friday, December 18, at Pollak Theatre.
- Treat the song list as a guide, because the quartet's program is tentative and may change before the night.
- If you'd rather book by phone than online, call the Center for the Arts box office at 732.263.6889.
Special Events & Promotions
- Christmas Carols on Strings, a separate candlelit carol concert, plays earlier the same evening (separate ticket).
- Christmas Classics plays again on Friday, December 18, at Pollak Theatre (separate ticket).
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What music will be played?
A string quartet plays holiday favorites, including Last Christmas, All I Want for Christmas Is You and Jingle Bells. The program is tentative.
What makes a Candlelight concert different?
Thousands of candles light the space and the performers for a live, multi-sensory concert. The series was created to make classical music open to everyone.
Who performs?
A string quartet.
Is there a candlelit concert of traditional carols too?
Yes. Christmas Carols on Strings plays earlier the same evening. Its program includes Deck the Halls, The First Noel and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, and it needs its own ticket.
How do I get tickets?
Buy them online or call the Monmouth University Center for the Arts box office at 732.263.6889.
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