Horror movies and their soundtracks are the heartbeat of spooky season. This season, you’re in good luck because the captivating Candlelight Halloween Series returns to Austin with more tributes to iconic creepy scores and compositions. Whether it’s the gut-wrenching violin strains in Psycho, or the chilling piano notes from Halloween, these melodies heighten our favorite horror flicks and you can hear them reinterpreted by a string quartet at some of Austin’s creepiest venues.
From the quiet and chilling nave of the Lois Perkins Chapel to the historic St David’s Episcopal Church, these imposing spaces will welcome a number of performances, made even more ominous by a sea of flickering candlelight.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
If you’re looking for the perfect way to celebrate Halloween this year with your family or friends, look no further than these evenings guided by some spooky season favorites. Watching a horror or thriller movie is made all the more frightening and suspenseful by the eerie music accompanying its scary scenes. Although the programs may vary, Candlelight’s haunted concerts include selections from the most iconic horror movie soundtracks and horror-themed songs.
With several Halloween specials taking place across Austin, you’ll easily make room for a hair-raising show on your calendar. The spectacular venues hosting Candlelight’s haunted performances include AFS Cinema, St David’s Episcopal Church, and The Mansion. All you have to do is find your seat, relax…and enjoy!
All upcoming Halloween Candlelight concerts in Austin
Candlelight invites everyone to listen to some of their favorite music while sitting in a striking setting surrounded by the glow of hundreds of flickering candles. The subtle blend of an intimate space with moving music provides the perfect ambiance for an unforgettable Halloween.
Shows will begin in October, with two showtimes each evening, at 6:45 pm and 8:45 pm. Each concert will last 60 minutes and doors open 45 minutes prior to showtime.
The concerts have been met by countless 5-star reviews, and guests have called it “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience.”