A candlelit concert reimagining Queen's iconic anthems by a string quartet, set against the backdrop of the Museum of Flight's aerospace artifacts.
The Seattle String Quartet is taking on Queen at The Museum of Flight on Thursday, October 8, 2026. It's part of the Candlelight series, which brings classical and popular music tributes to intimate Seattle venues, reimagined on strings and lit by thousands of LED candles. This one focuses on Queen's greatest hits, played by a string quartet rather than a full rock band.
There are no original Queen members here—just the quartet working through the band's catalog. The music is paired with the museum's aerospace artifacts as a backdrop, and the organizers describe the whole thing as a fusion of rock and classical genres. They suggest dressing comfortably yet elegantly to match the refined atmosphere. It's also worth noting that this is a tribute concert, not associated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Queen or their official representatives.
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The venue itself is a big part of the night. The Museum of Flight, right next to Boeing Field, is one of the world's largest private air and space museums, with more than 175 aircraft and spacecraft on display and a capacity of 1,200 for events. The concert runs for 60 minutes, starting at 8:45 PM, with doors opening 45 minutes before. Tickets start at $32.
