Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA comes to Charlotte Museum of History on Sunday, December 20, 2026. A string quartet performs the greatest hits of Queen and ABBA surrounded by hundreds of glowing candles, with two seatings at 6:30 PM and 8:45 PM. See our guide to events this weekend in Carolina to plan the rest of your week.
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM and 8:45 PM (60 minutes)
- Venue: Charlotte Museum of History
- Address: 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215
- Tickets: From $56.00 via Fever
What to expect at Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
Candlelight concerts pair a live string quartet with a sea of flickering candles, and this head-to-head program pits two of pop’s most beloved catalogs against each other. Expect Queen’s anthems and ABBA’s dance-floor classics performed in the historic setting of the Charlotte Museum of History, with seating assigned by zone. Doors open early, so plan to arrive in time to find your seats and settle in before the first note.
Getting to Charlotte Museum of History
Charlotte Museum of History is at 3500 Shamrock Drive in east Charlotte. Free on-site parking is available, and the museum is a short drive from Uptown Charlotte.
Tickets
Tickets for Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA start at $56.00 and are on sale now. Get tickets for Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA.
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