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  • 2026
  • The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
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therockorchestrabycandlelight26 The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight Festival Of The Dead Popular Music, Rock Music, Classical Music The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

12 Feb 2026, 9pm
Concert Hall
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$90 - $190 *
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1 hour 30 minutes
including interval, subject to change without notice

Overview

After entertaining 700,000 guests across the UK, USA and Europe, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is kicking off their first ever tour of Australia. 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 13 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of Classical music and Metal.

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!

What fans have said:

  • Every rock fan should see and hear this concert!
    Audience Member
  • Entertaining from the first song to the last.
    Audience Member
  • Perfect blend of classical bravado and hard rock!
    Audience Member
  • It is a unique experience: the music, the show, the stage… something incredible.
    Audience Member

Important Information

Warning

This performance may contain strobe lighting effects.

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