Beyond the Historic Irvington Halloween Festival, Indianapolis offers family-friendly Halloween activities that celebrate cherished traditions, from glowing jack-o’-lanterns to enchanted evenings of music. One highlight is the unforgettable Candlelight Halloween in Indianapolis, where the warm flicker of candles and haunting melodies create an atmosphere rich with spine-tingling wonder. These magical concerts elevate the spirit of the season, surrounding audiences with the sights, sounds, and chills of Halloween. Tickets vanish quickly, so secure your seat to experience the glow.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Franz Schubert’s dramatic storytelling in “Der Erlkönig”, the mysterious allure of “Stranger Things (Theme)” by S U R V I V E, and the grand spectacle of “Night on Bald Mountain” by Romantic Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky come alive in this unique Halloween program. Each selection is reimagined through the expressive voices of the string quartet, one of the most versatile ensembles in the classical world.
Audiences are immersed in a sonic landscape where folklore, modern suspense, and the supernatural are masterfully rendered. Thanks to the quartet’s nuanced interpretations, guests are taken on a journey through past fears and contemporary thrills, making for an evening that lingers long after the music ends.
Candlelight: Horror Classics featuring The Conjuring Universe & more
This Halloween, Warner Bros. is holding a candle to some of the most iconic moments in horror movie history with classical renditions of their most terrifying soundtracks. From the unsettling tubular bells used in The Exorcist to the sinister notes of A Nightmare on Elm Street, music lovers and horror buffs will relive the nightmares that have kept generations awake.
Candlelight Halloween at Scottish Rite Cathedral
Taking place at the striking Scottish Rite Cathedral and The Cyrus Place, the golden candlelight will transform the 95-year-old National Historic landmark. Boasting Neo Gothic architecture and a gorgeous collection of stained glass windows, it makes for the ideal backdrop to an atmospheric performance. Over the course of 60 minutes, guests will be serenaded by a string quartet taking on “Thriller”, “Halloween (Theme)”, and “In the Hall of the Mountain King”, among others.
Doors open 30-45 minutes early, allowing guests to be fully immersed in this mystical, candlelit setting. Prepare to be dazzled by one of Indianapolis’s most popular Halloween experiences. Don’t wait too long to secure your tickets because they’re known to sell out quickly.