The people have spoken and Candlelight has answered. Following a series of sold-out performances in Brooklyn, the epic Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings concert is expanding its reach with two newly added stops. Located just under an hour from the city, Westchester County and Jersey City will soon host a talented string quartet as they bring the franchise’s iconic scores to life.
NYC’s spring calendar is officially at capacity, and while there is a final date held for September, these new expansion shows are the best way to secure your seat now without the long wait.
Where to hear The Lord of the Rings soundtrack played live near NYC
Emelin Theatre in Westchester County
Founded in 1972, Emelin Theatre is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the beautiful world of performing arts to the county. The building was designed by Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates, the architects behind other prominent landmarks like the Brooklyn Children’s Museum and the Los Angeles Central Library. It is located within the Mamaroneck Public Library complex, boasting upgraded state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems that are perfect for live music performances.
From NYC, the most direct route is via the FDR Drive and I-95 N and the duration of the drive is typically 45–50 minutes. Similarly, if you take the Metro-North New Haven Line from Grand Central Terminal to the Mamaroneck station, you’ll get there in 50 minutes as well using the public transport. Whereas within Mamaroneck, it is an easy walk from most points in the downtown area.
28 June 2026 18:00
The Sky Room at Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City
A completely different type of venue, The Sky Room offers spectacular two-story wall of windows that frame the Manhattan skyline and a cascading ceiling adorned with cylindrical light fixtures, giving every performance a sophisticated atmosphere. Located inside the campus of Saint Peter’s University, the Silver LEED-certified space also boasts excellent acoustics incorporated in its design.
If you’re driving from Manhattan, the drive takes roughly 25–30 minutes via the Holland Tunnel and I-78 W. But for most New Yorkers, the PATH train is way more feasible, stopping in Journal Square. The campus is about a 15-minute walk or a quick bus ride (NJ Transit routes 80, 81, or 125) down Montgomery Street. What’s more, if you already live in Jersey City, the campus is only a 10-minute drive from the waterfront area via Christopher Columbus Drive and Montgomery Street.
20 June 2026 18:30
Marking 25 years since Peter Jackson’s ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ first graced the silver screen, Candlelight and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences are bringing J.R.R. Tolkien’s world to life, pairing Howard Shore’s legendary compositions with the intimacy of two candlelit venues just outside of the city.
Her “Prologue: One Ring to Rule Them All” from ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’, “The Riders of Rohan” from ‘The Two towers’, and “Minas Tirith” from ‘The Return of the King’ reimagined live by a string quartet.
There’s no strict dress code, but guests are more than encouraged to don their favorite Middle-earth attire or dress as your favorite character — we know you’ve got that hobbit costume lying somewhere in your closet…
