All Hallows’ Eve in O-Town is defined by the world-renowned attractions at Disney World and Universal studios. But beyond the haunted houses and horror-themed scare zones, you can also opt for a family-friendly event that matches the spooky season’s mystery and whimsy – Candlelight Halloween Orlando. Although it’s still a few months away, book your tickets now because good moments fly by like witches on broomsticks.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
John Carpenter’s “Halloween” theme has haunted October nights for decades, its simple piano melody becoming synonymous with masked terror. Pair it with Danny Elfman’s whimsical yet sinister “Nightmare Before Christmas” medley and Mike Oldfield’s hypnotic “Tubular Bells”, and you have a trio of compositions that defined horror across three different generations of moviegoers.
Four string instruments recreate these iconic soundscapes with startling fidelity, proving that acoustic arrangements can be just as chilling as their electronic originals. Whether it’s through repetitive notes that build tension or slides that either incite fear or curiosity, the string quartet becomes the main storyteller in a unique setting. Surrounded by flickering candles, these reimagined scores cast their spell with renewed power.
Candlelight Halloween at The Azalea Lodge at Mead Gardens
Candlelight Halloween has chosen just the right spot to lend its flickering glow of thousands of candles — The Azelea Lodge. This Orlando venue sets the mood for the spooky season as its nestled within a serene 47-acre botanical garden. The soft candlelight and natural surroundings amplify the emotional power of the string quartet, taking on timeless pieces like Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, the whimsical “Dance Macabre” that lends its melodies to the skeleton-dancing scene, and “Psycho (Prelude)”, known for its violin screeches.
From the venue’s charm to the candlelit magic, this 60-minute performance has it all. Doors open 30-45 minutes before the start of the show to allow guests full immersion in this enchanting environment and even snap a few pictures before curtain. The Halloween concerts are known to sell out quickly so secure your spot now to lock in your spooky season plans.