Just across the river from Manhattan, a little piece of Middle-earth is waiting to be discovered in Fort Lee. On November 20, the Barrymore Film Center will host a one-off tribute to The Lord of the Rings, bringing the unforgettable music of the legendary film trilogy to life in an intimate setting.
For every Tolkien or fantasy fan, classical music lover, or anyone with an adventurous spirit, this is one evening worth crossing the Hudson for.
Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings
20 November 2026 18:15
Barrymore Film Center
The Lord of the Rings soundtrack reimagined
The concert takes place on Friday, November 20, and it’s the only scheduled date, so there’s just one opportunity to experience it. Performed by the nationally recognized Highline String Quartet, you can experience some of the most memorable compositions of Howard Shore.
Expect to hear beloved pieces, such as “Gollum’s Song”, “The Riders of Rohan” and “Minas Tirith”, all while you’re surrounded by a sea of twinkling candles. From the pastoral melodies of The Shire to the emotional themes from The Return of the King, this candlelit tribute concert is magical way to revisit your favorite scenes.
📆 November 20
đź•‘ 6:15 pm
đź“Ť153 Main St, Fort Lee, 07024
🎟️ Tickets start at $55.50
Barrymore Film Center: preserving American film history
The setting is almost as interesting as the music itself. Long before Hollywood became the epicenter of filmmaking, Fort Lee was one of the country’s earliest movie-making capitals. During the silent-film era, the town was home to around 17 studios and attracted some of the biggest names in the industry.
Opened in 2022, the Barrymore Film Center honors this legacy with a museum, rotating exhibition and film screenings. It is an Art Deco cultural destination many New Yorkers already know and love for its film festival, and soon it will celebrate one of cinema’s most beloved soundtracks.
How to get there from NYC
Reaching the venue from NYC is pretty straightforward. By car, the film center is just across the George Washington Bridge and the drive typically takes 20 minutes from Midtown Manhattan—10 from The Bronx in normal traffic.
However, public transportation is perhaps a better option. You can either take NJ Transit’s 158 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal toward Fort Lee, or take a bus from the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal at 175th Street (the Route 4 Jitney offers non-stop service GW Bridge Plaza West).