A 60-minute candlelit concert with a string quartet performing beloved Christmas classics in the Seattle Central Library.
The Range Ensemble plays a candlelit Christmas concert at the Seattle Public Library - Central Library on Friday, December 18. It's a 60-minute set from a string quartet performing a mix of Christmas classics, from the carols you've known since childhood to some of the more festive favorites. The room is lit by thousands of candles and nothing else, so the music is the only thing to focus on.
The venue is as much a part of the night as the music. The Central Library is an eleven-story landmark of glass and steel that opened in 2004, designed by Rem Koolhaas and LMN Architects. It's one of the city's most striking indoor spaces, known for the Books Spiral, the vibrant Red Room, and its 275-seat auditorium. The organizers describe the evening as a sophisticated cultural sanctuary for acoustic music enthusiasts looking for something distinct from the holiday rush.
On the program, the Range Ensemble—a string quartet—takes those familiar Christmas songs and strips them down to their acoustic roots. The set runs an hour, and with the room lit only by candlelight, it's a quiet, focused way to spend a Friday night in December. If you're usually put off by the noise and chaos of the season, this is a more subdued alternative.
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The concert starts at 6:30 PM, and doors open 30 minutes before. Tickets start at $33.
Date
Friday, 18 December 2026
18:30
Price
Paid
Recommended Age
+14 years
