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SAT · APR 25 · 8:00 PM

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

ft. The Rock Orchestra

Miller High Life Theatre· 500 W Kilbourn Ave
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Classical meets rock in a candlelit concert — haunting and powerful.

Part I

The details

About this event

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight offers a captivating fusion of classical music and rock, creating a unique auditory experience. This concert features a rotating group of 14 classical musicians who bring new life to iconic rock and metal anthems. The candlelit setting adds an ethereal touch, making the performance both visually and sonically stunning.

Expect to hear music from legendary bands like Metallica, AC/DC, and Guns N Roses, all reimagined with a classical twist. The Miller High Life Theatre provides an ideal backdrop for this enchanting event, with its excellent acoustics and intimate atmosphere. Whether you're a rock enthusiast or a classical music lover, this concert promises a memorable evening.

From the organizer

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns with an epic new 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary Rock & Metal! After entertaining 700,000+ guests around the world, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is back in the USA with a brand new show. Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy. In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of Classical music and Metal. The Rock Orchestra is a rotating collective of classical musicians, featuring some of the world's greatest instrumentalists and vocalists. Performing the music of iconic bands including: Metallica, AC/DC, Rage Against The Machine, My Chemical Romance, Linkin' Park, SOAD, Guns N Roses, Evanescence, Aerosmith, The Cranberries & MORE!
— Mega Events

Getting in

  • Tickets

    Tickets available online

  • Registration required — must sign up

Pro tips

  • Concert-goers

    The best acoustics are in the center orchestra section, rows J to M. If you want the full impact of the classical and metal fusion, aim for these seats.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy3/5
ZenMosh Pit
ExperimentalHype
Theater Kids

Music

RockMetalClassical
Loud

Who'll Be There

Expect a mixed crowd primarily consisting of rock and metal fans, likely in their 20s to 40s, individuals interested in unique musical experiences, fans of theatrical and immersive performances, and people looking for a night out that blends different musical styles.

How the Room Feels

Low lightLive amplified soundStrobe lightsSeated throughout

What You'll Leave With

A memory

Who It's For

Social style:
Audience-style
Energy needed:
Sit back and receive

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Loud and strobing. Heads up if you are photosensitive or sound-sensitive.

Low lightLive amplified soundStrobes possibleSeated throughout

Seizure-relevant — confirm with organizer if you are photosensitive.

The crowd

Audience-shaped. You watch; the room is not here to talk to you.

You'll leave with

A memory

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