Candlelight concert by the Listesso String Quartet of Halloween-themed music from classic films and classical works in a historic downtown Minneapolis church.
Listesso String Quartet brings a Halloween-themed program to The Westminster Presbyterian Sanctuary on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 8:45 PM. It's part of the Candlelight concert series, which stages live music in distinctive locations under the glow of candlelight. The show runs about 65 minutes, with doors opening 45 minutes before the start and closing five minutes before it begins; late arrivals aren't permitted.
The setlist pulls from two different worlds. On one side, there are themes from some of the most recognizable horror and suspense movies: Thriller, The Exorcist, Beetlejuice, The Addams Family, Halloween, Psycho, Ghostbusters, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. On the other, the quartet plays classical works by Saint-Saƫns, Mussorgsky, Schubert, and Grieg. The whole thing is performed by a string quartet in a flickering candlelit setting, with the program drawn from those spine-chilling movie themes and classical pieces. It's a format that's been staged in venues across the country.
The venue is The Westminster Presbyterian Sanctuary, a 1,500-capacity historic church at 1200 S Marquette Ave in downtown Minneapolis. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its Gothic and Romanesque architecture, including a distinctive circular design and stained glass windows, and its interior and acoustics are frequently praised for musical performances.
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Tickets start at $30. All guests must be aged 8 or older, and anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Date
Thursday, 22 October 2026
20:45
Price
Paid
Recommended Age
+14 years
