Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
March 9, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Collins Center for the Arts
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Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Collins Center for the Arts

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns with an epic new 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary Rock & Metal.

After entertaining 700,000 guests across the UK, USA and Europe, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is kicking off the first expansive tour of Canada. Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy. In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of Classical music and Metal. The Rock Orchestra is a rotating collective of classical musicians, featuring some of the world’s greatest instrumentalists and vocalists.

Performing the music of iconic bands including:
Metallica, AC/DC, Rage Against The Machine, My Chemical Romance, Linkin’ Park, SOAD, Guns N Roses, Evanescence, Aerosmith, The Cranberries & MORE!

What Their Fans Think:
“Perfect blend of classical bravado and hard rock!”
“It is a unique experience: the music, the show, the stage… something incredible”

Disclaimer:
The Rock Orchestra and its events are not affiliated with the artists and composers listed. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Show may feature strobe lighting effects. If you are sensitive to flashing lights or have a medical condition such as epilepsy, please take necessary precautions.

Tickets: $54 – $107 | All fees included



Please note: Certain productions, including this one, are not presented by the CCA, University of Maine or University of Maine System.