Name: Candlelight Open Air: Coldplay and Imagine Dragons
Start: 2026-08-22T20:00:00-07:00
Location: Mt. Helix Park

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Local Event: Candlelight Open Air: Coldplay and Imagine Dragons

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THERE IS A DELIVERY DELAY IN PLACE FOR THIS SHOW. Tickets will be delivered to your inbox 48 hours in advance of the show.&nbsp; Ticket Price: $32 advanced standing / $34 day of show standing
Note: Tickets available at box office. Convenience service charges apply for online purchases.&nbsp;
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PARKING: Street parking and paid lot parking available.
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Music Box Box Office: (619) 795-1337 |&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Boxoffice@musicboxsd.com">Boxoffice@musicboxsd.com</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://musicboxsd.com/faq/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">FAQ</a> BOX OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 11:00am - 5:00pm, as well as during show performances
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THERE IS A DELIVERY DELAY IN PLACE FOR THIS SHOW. Tickets will be delivered to your inbox 48 hours in advance of the show. Ticket Price: $27 adv standing / $27 day of standingNote: Tickets available at box office. Convenience service charges apply for online purchases. TABLE RESERVATION: vip@musicboxsd.com / (619) 836-1847BOX OFFICE CONTACT: (619) 795-1337 | boxoffice@musicboxsd.com | FAQBOX OFFICE HOURS: 11am to 5pm Mon-Fri, as well as during show performances. PARKING: Street parking and paid lot parking available.FOLLOW US: X | Instagram | Facebook | MusicBoxSD.comNot on the e-mail list for announcements? CLICK HERE to become a Music Box Insider and you will never miss a chance to grab tickets before they go on sale to the general public again!MUSIC BOX IS STANDING ROOM ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES ON TICKETS ONCE PURCHASED.ALL TIMES AND SUPPORTING ACTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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THERE IS A DELIVERY DELAY IN PLACE FOR THIS SHOW. Tickets will be delivered to your inbox 48 hours in advance of the show.
Ticket Price: $20 advanced standing / $22 day of show standing
Note: Tickets available at box office. Convenience service charges apply for online purchases.
TABLE RESERVATION: vip@musicboxsd.com / (619) 836-1847
PARKING: Street parking and paid lot parking available.
FOLLOW US: X | Instagram | facebook
Music Box Box Office: (619) 795-1337 | Boxoffice@musicboxsd.com | FAQ
BOX OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 11:00am - 5:00pm, as well as during show performances
Not on the e-mail list for announcements? CLICK HERE to become a Music Box Insider and you will never miss a chance to grab tickets before they go on sale to the general public again!
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The Midnight Pine presents Buried: The Final Midnight The Color Forty Nine w/ secret special guest

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The Fellowship lives on through the music from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings like never before with Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings in San Diego. This exclusive tribute concert, performed by a talented string quartet, will bring the unforgettable music from the films to life. Join us for a night that celebrates the music behind the heroic journey of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Get your tickets today!
General Info Venue: San Diego Natural History Museum Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT-8sVkhR3LlAXYYPrWUnixc5yqZC9Hq51VBsc1D_eqOf2rAbYLIn5DhbkkqV0AWFY_EVidD1aay-9d/pub" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click <a href="https://candlelightexperience.com/groups/#groups-form" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Check out all the <a href="https://feverup.com/en/san-diego/candlelight" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Candlelight concerts</a> in San Diego To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click <a href="https://feverup.com/m/94229" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> There’s no strict dress code, but guests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of Middle-earth— Dress as your favorite character or let the magic of the films inspire your look
Program-&nbsp;Top hits from The Lord of the Rings trilogy
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring&nbsp;
<ul><li>Prologue: One Ring to Rule Them All</li><li>Concerning Hobbits</li><li>Amon Hen&nbsp;</li><li>The Breaking of the Fellowship (feat. "In Dreams")</li></ul>
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
<ul><li>Foundations of Stone</li><li>The Riders of Rohan</li><li>Evenstar</li><li>Gollum's Song</li></ul>
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
<ul><li>Minas Tirith</li><li>The Ride of the Rohirrim</li><li>The Return of the King</li><li>Into the West</li><li>The Grey Havens</li></ul>
Setlist and Music sheets approved by Howard Shore (Official Composer of LOTR)
 Performers
<ul><li>String Quartet - Range Ensemble - San Diego</li></ul>
Seating Map
 Stream The Lord of the Rings now on HBO Max
New Line Productions, Inc. All rights reserved. THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING and the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are of Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC under license to New Line Productions, Inc.
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