Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 7:00 PM · NAF Conference Centre, Abuja
Abuja,
It's Your Turn
The evening that has sold out nine shows in Lagos is coming to the capital — for one night only.
Seats from
₦45,000
₦50,000
Early Bird · Ends 26 July
Book before Sunday 26 July and pay less. From Monday 27 July, prices go up.
Lagos · Every Show Sold Out
9
Sold-Out Shows
2,500+
Guests
94%
Would Attend Again
4,000+
Candles
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 · Civic Centre · June 2026
The night that just was
Nine shows. Every seat sold. Over 2,500 guests. This is exactly what arrives in Abuja on 29 August.
Prices go up on 27 July
Seats are discounted until Sunday 26 July — this is the cheapest they will ever be. Only a limited number are available at these prices, and when they're gone, regular prices apply.
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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.
Most Exclusive
Platinum
Only 40 seats
₦250,000
Per seat
- The best 40 seats in the house
- A professionally lit portrait with our event photographer — edited and sent to you
- Priority arrival and a dedicated Platinum host
- Complimentary premium drinks, with upgraded service
- Reserved parking
VIP
Close to the stage
₦190,000
Per seat
- Premium seating close to the stage
- Access to the exclusive photo room
- Dedicated VIP check-in — no queue
- Complimentary drinks in a dedicated premium area
Preferred
Centre of the room
₦60,000₦65,000
Until 26 July · then ₦65,000
- Excellent central seating
- The full Candle & Strings experience
- The seat most couples choose
General
Reserved seating
₦45,000₦50,000
Until 26 July · then ₦50,000
- Reserved seating
- Same quartet, same candles, same night
Where You'll Be Sitting
Platinum
VIP
Preferred
General
One Date
29 August is the only Abuja date. When a tier sells out, there is no other night to move to.
Parking
Secure on-site parking at NAF. Platinum guests have reserved spaces.
Timing
7:00 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
Violinist
Shokanbi Samuel Olawale
Violinist
Salau Sodiq Ademola
Violist
MaryJoan Ugomma Osuji
Cellist
Victor Eze
Pianist
Anyanwu Rita Amarachi
Singer
Voices from the Room
What they felt
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★★★★★
Different and calming for my nervous system. I didn't know how much I needed this until I was in it.
"
★★★★★
The Asa arrangement gave me chills. I've been to concerts in London and New York — this was in that league.
"
★★★★★
I came with my husband for our anniversary. We left holding hands and barely speaking. The best kind of silence.
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.
Enquire on WhatsAppBrand partnerships
Candle & Strings reaches Nigeria's most discerning audience — 2,500+ premium guests across nine sold-out shows, 94% of whom would return. As we open Abuja, we're building a small group of long-term partners. Let's talk.
Request the Partnership DeckIs the music actually live?
Yes. A live string quartet performing in the room, surrounded by candles. Nothing is pre-recorded.
What time does it start and end?
The performance begins at 7:00 PM and runs for 1 hour 30 minutes, ending around 8:30 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM — come early, the room is worth arriving to.
What should I wear?
Elegant. There's no strict code, but this is a room people dress beautifully for — lean into it.
What's the difference between VIP and Platinum?
VIP gets you close to the stage, into the exclusive photo room, through a dedicated check-in line, and into a premium drinks area. Platinum is the best 40 seats in the house, plus a professionally lit portrait taken by our photographer and sent to you edited, a dedicated host, reserved parking and upgraded drinks service. VIP is premium access. Platinum is the highest level of treatment.
Is there parking?
Yes — secure on-site parking at NAF Conference Centre, with reserved spaces for Platinum guests.
Are drinks included?
For VIP and Platinum guests, yes — drinks are complimentary in the dedicated premium drinks area, before the show and at intermission. General and Preferred guests can buy drinks at the venue. Non-alcoholic options are available throughout.
Is there an age limit?
Yes — guests must be 16 or older. This is a quiet, seated evening, and we ask that no children under 16 attend.
How long is the early bird price available?
Until Sunday 26 July, or until the limited early bird allocation sells out — whichever comes first. From Monday 27 July, regular prices apply. VIP and Platinum are the exceptions — their prices never change.
Can I buy for a group or my company?
Yes. For groups, corporate guests or client entertainment, message us on WhatsApp — we'll handle seating together and invoicing.
Can I get a refund or transfer my ticket?
Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferable. If you can't make it, message us on WhatsApp and we'll move it into someone else's name.
My payment failed. What now?
It's usually a bank limit rather than your card. Try again, use a different card, or message us on WhatsApp and we'll send you a direct payment link.
Is the venue accessible?
Step-free access is available. Message us on WhatsApp before you book and we'll reserve the right seats for you.
29 August 2026 · 7:00 PM · Abuja
Lagos sold out nine times.
One room, one night, and a limited number of seats. Choose yours before the early bird prices end on 26 July.
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