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The Garden City Debut

Port Harcourt,
It's Your Turn

The

What It Is

What is Candle & Strings?

At its heart, it is a string quartet — four musicians: two violins, a viola and a cello. Everything you hear is played live in the room. Nothing is recorded.

The evening also makes room for a solo piano performance, and a song from our singer.

The programme moves from classical pieces to contemporary hits, from Nigerian songs to the soul records everyone knows — each one rearranged for strings. Around you, a hall lit by thousands of candles.

Some experiences cannot be explained.
They must be felt.

Lagos & Abuja  ·  2026

The nights that came before

Eleven shows. Every seat sold. Over 4,000 guests across Lagos and Abuja. This is exactly what arrives in Port Harcourt on 28 November.

The hall
Candles
Guests
The quartet
The audience

Choose Your Experience

One night. One room.

Every seat hears the same music in the same room. What changes is how close you sit — and how you are looked after.

Early bird Preferred & General seats are discounted for a limited time. Prices rise once the early-bird allocation is gone.

Most Exclusive

Platinum

The best seats in the house

₦180,000

Per seat

  • The best seats in the house
  • A professionally lit portrait with our event photographer — edited and sent to you
  • Priority arrival and a dedicated Platinum host
  • Premium drinks access with upgraded service
  • A copy of the evening's printed programme
Select Platinum

VIP

Close to the stage

₦130,000

Per seat

  • Premium seating close to the stage
  • Access to the exclusive photo backdrop
  • Dedicated VIP check-in — no queue
  • Dedicated premium drinks area
Select VIP
Most Popular

Preferred

Centre of the room

₦50,000₦60,000

Early bird · then ₦60,000

  • Excellent central seating
  • Great view of the stage
  • The seat most couples choose
Select Preferred

General

Reserved seating

₦35,000₦40,000

Early bird · then ₦40,000

  • Reserved seat with a clear view
  • Same quartet, same candles, same night
Select General

Where You'll Be Sitting

STAGE PLATINUM VIP PREFERRED GENERAL
Platinum VIP Preferred General
One Date

28 November is the only Port Harcourt date. When a tier sells out, there is no other night to move to.

Parking

Secure on-site parking is available at Obi Wali Conference Centre.

Timing

6:30 PM, for 1 hour 30 minutes. Doors open at 6:00 PM — come early.

It's Live

A live string quartet playing in the room. No DJ. No backing track.

Dress

Elegant. People dress beautifully for this — it's half the reason to come.

Payment

Cards and bank transfer accepted at checkout. Trouble paying? Message us on WhatsApp and we'll sort it.

Meet the Musicians

The people on stage

Peter Oluwadare Afolarin
Peter Oluwadare Afolarin
Violinist
Shokanbi Samuel Olawale
Shokanbi Samuel Olawale
Violinist
Salau Sodiq Ademola
Salau Sodiq Ademola
Violist
MaryJoan Ugomma Osuji
MaryJoan Ugomma Osuji
Cellist
Victor Eze
Victor Eze
Pianist
Anyanwu Rita Amarachi
Anyanwu Rita Amarachi
Singer

Voices from the Room

What they felt

"
★★★★★

Different and calming for my nervous system. I didn't know how much I needed this until I was in it.

Attendee · Preferred
"
★★★★★

I came with my husband for our anniversary. We left holding hands and barely speaking. The best kind of silence.

Attendee · Platinum

Private editions

Bring Candle & Strings to your world — corporate dinners, birthdays, product launches, proposals, and intimate gatherings. Live quartet, thousands of candles, curated music, fully tailored to your event.

Brand partnerships

Candle & Strings reaches Nigeria's most discerning audience — over 4,000 premium guests across Lagos and Abuja, 94% who'd return. As we expand across the country, we're building a small group of long-term partners. Let's talk.

Request the Partnership Deck

Questions & Answers

Things people
are asking

Still curious? We're happy to help.

When and where is the Port Harcourt show?
Saturday, 28 November 2026 at the Obi Wali International Conference Centre, Port Harcourt. One show only — doors open 6:00 PM, the performance begins at 6:30 PM.
How do I get tickets?
Choose your tier above and book directly on this site. Your ticket — a QR code — is emailed to you immediately after payment. Show it on your phone at the door.
What's the difference between the tiers?
Every seat hears the same music in the same room. The tiers differ in how close you sit and the service around you — from General reserved seating up to Platinum, the best seats in the house with a dedicated host, photo portrait, premium drinks and reserved parking.
Is there an age limit or dress code?
16+, with valid ID required at the door. Dress code is elegant evening wear — casual attire won't be permitted.
What about Abuja and Lagos?
Abuja (19 December) and Lagos (23 December) are coming next. Join the waitlist and you'll be the first to know when those tickets go live.
Can I host a private Candle & Strings?
Yes. We host fully tailored private editions for corporate events, celebrations, and proposals. Reach us on WhatsApp to plan yours.
Can my brand partner with you?
As we expand across Nigeria we're building a small set of long-term partners. Email hello@candleandstrings.com to request the partnership deck.