Candlelight Concerts Series at North Central College

Experience the magic of a multi-sensory live musical performance during the Candlelight Concerts Series at North Central College, running across select Friday and Saturday evenings on October 16, November 21, December 11, and December 19, 2026. Presented by Fever and hosted inside North Central College’s premier performance spaces—Wentz Concert Hall and historic Pfeiffer Hall in Downtown Naperville—these intimate 60-minute tribute concerts reimagine iconic rock, pop, and holiday repertoire through classical string arrangements bathed in the gentle glow of thousands of flickering candles.

2026 Fall & Holiday Concert Schedule

• Friday, October 16, 2026 (Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave.):
  • 6:30 PM: Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
  • 8:45 PM: Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen
• Saturday, November 21, 2026 (Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave.):
  • 6:30 PM: Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
  • 8:45 PM: Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
• Friday, December 11, 2026 (Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave.):
  • 6:30 PM: Candlelight: 90s Unplugged
  • 8:45 PM: Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
• Saturday, December 19, 2026 (Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave.):
  • 6:30 PM & 8:45 PM: Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings (featuring seasonal classics including Carol of the Bells, O Holy Night, Greensleeves, and Silent Night)

What to Expect & Plan Your Visit

• Performers & Format: Performed live by the Listeso String Quartet across a 60-minute continuous program with no intermission.
• Arrival & Seating Policy: Doors open 45 minutes prior to each scheduled start time. Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis within your selected ticket zone, and late entry is not permitted once the performance begins.
• Age & Accessibility Guidelines: Welcomes guests aged 8 and older (anyone under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult). Both Wentz Concert Hall and Pfeiffer Hall are fully ADA-compliant.
• Dining & Downtown Parking: Located steps from Downtown Naperville’s dining district, making it an ideal pairing for a pre-concert dinner or dessert night out. Free parking is available in nearby municipal decks, including the Central Parking Facility (75 E. Chicago Ave.) and Van Buren Deck (43 W. Van Buren Ave.).