Imagine classical versions of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and Taylor Swift's "Anti-Hero", surrounded by candles.

Candlelight concerts are performed around the world every week. Amazing, classically-trained musicians perform all sorts of music in some of the world’s most unique and historic buildings, all lit by a sea of candles (they are LED). It's a tough combination to beat. And now, Portland, Maine, gets to experience Candlelight!

Candlelight concert at Mitsukoshi Theater Tokyo
Candlelight concert at Mitsukoshi Theater Tokyo
loading...

The candles flicker and cast light onto the walls, and people have reported that they seem to be dancing to the music. You'll hear some of your favorite songs in a way you've never heard them before.

Where in Portland is Candlelight?

GoogleMaps
GoogleMaps
loading...

There are three different concerts starting in October, and all of them will be played at the historic First Parish Universalist Church in Portland. It's the perfect setting. The Listeso String Quartet will take you through the three concerts.

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics - Friday, October 6

Want to be surrounded by candles while a quartet plays "Thriller"? Of course, you do! During the 65-minute concert, you'll hear the themes of Stranger Things, Beetlejuice, The Addams Family, and Ghostbusters, to name a few!  Grab tickets for as little as $23 dollars! 

Judith Chan
Judith Chan
loading...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Friday, November 3

Swifties, unite! You might not gotten to see Taylor Swift in concert when she came through, but l guarantee that you've never heard Taylor like this. This is a one-of-a-kind tribute concert to hear everything from her early work to "Anti-Hero". Again, tickets to THIS Taylor Swift concert are a whole lot more affordable, starting at only $23! Grab tickets now.

Candlelight: Holiday Special featuring “The Nutcracker” and More Saturday, December 9

One of my favorite pieces of music is The Nutcracker. I find it powerful, mesmerizing, and a true sign of the holidays. This is the perfect setting to hear some of the favorites, along with classic favorites of Christmas. Want an early Christmas present? This is it! And again, tickets start for only $23!

I'm thrilled this concert series is coming. It's perfect. Beautiful classical music, a perfect setting, and the right price!

LOOK: Things from the year you were born that don't exist anymore

The iconic (and at times silly) toys, technologies, and electronics have been usurped since their grand entrance, either by advances in technology or breakthroughs in common sense. See how many things on this list trigger childhood memories—and which ones were here and gone so fast you missed them entirely.

More From 102.9 WBLM