Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer comes to Charlotte Museum of History on Friday, December 11, 2026. A string quartet performs the film composer’s most iconic scores surrounded by hundreds of glowing candles. See our guide to events this weekend in Carolina to plan the rest of your week.
Event Details
- Date: Friday, December 11, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM (60 minutes)
- Venue: Charlotte Museum of History
- Address: 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215
- Tickets: From $58.50 via Fever
What to expect at Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Candlelight concerts pair a live string quartet with a sea of flickering candles, turning Hans Zimmer’s sweeping film scores into an intimate, atmospheric evening. Expect beloved themes from his most celebrated soundtracks 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: The Best of Hans Zimmer start at $58.50 and are on sale now. Get tickets for Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer.
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