After the fall equinox, we literally begin the countdown to the scariest date of the year. If you’ve already started the hunt for the most “terrifying” and unique plans in Lisbon, get ready to experience a special event in the heart of the city: Candlelight Halloween: Haunted Compositions, at the iconic Altis Hotel, on the evening of October 30, at 9:30 p.m.
Amid the soft glow of hundreds of LED candles, spine-tingling sounds will echo through a performance by a talented string quartet. From timeless classics like Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and the chilling melody of *The Exorcist* to the mysterious *Stranger Things*, the musical repertoire has been carefully curated. The goal? To make this a Halloween pre-celebration of the highest musical caliber.
30 October 2026 21:30
Altis Grand Hotel
What can you expect from the Candlelight Halloween concert in Lisbon?
The premise is simple, yet highly appealing to anyone looking for an experience almost worthy of a movie: for about an hour, the Altis Grand Hotel auditorium serves as the stage for a musical repertoire that simultaneously evokes fear, mystery, and the imagination of a fantastical world. All of this takes place on the night before Halloween, under the intimate glow of a sea of candles.
The musical program promises to delight audiences of all ages, blending classical works with popular references, such as:
- Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”
- “Funeral March of a Marionette” by Charles Gounod
- “String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor (Dresden Quartet), Op. 110: II. Allegro Molto” by Dmitri Shostakovich
- “Tubular Bells” (theme from “The Exorcist”) by Mike Oldfield
- “Stranger Things” (theme) by Survive
- “Beetlejuice” (theme) by Danny Elfman
- “The Addams Family” (theme) by Vic Mizzy
- “Halloween” (theme) by John Carpenter
- Prelude to “Psycho” by Bernard Herrmann
- “Ghostbusters” (theme song) by Ray Parker Jr.
- “Danse Macabre” by Camille Saint-Saëns
- Modest Mussorgsky’s “Night on Bald Mountain”
- “Time Warp” from “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” by Richard O’Brien and Richard Hartley
- Medley from Danny Elfman’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
Key details for anyone who wants to experience “chills down their spine” live
If you want to experience a unique Halloween night to the rhythm of these haunting compositions, please note that doors open 30 minutes before the start of the Candlelight show, so it’s important to arrive early. This is because entry to the concert hall is not permitted after the show starts.
In addition, seats are assigned at the door on a first-come, first-served basis, according to the ticket category purchased. Candlelight Halloween is recommended for children ages six and older, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Another important consideration is accessibility for people in wheelchairs.
Why at the Altis Grand Hotel?
For an event of this scale and essence, the choice of venue is (almost) as important as the atmosphere and the musical lineup itself. And the Altis Grand Hotel does not disappoint. After all, it is a historic five-star hotel in Lisbon, having opened in 1973 and boasting a prime location just a few minutes’ walk from Avenida da Liberdade.
Useful Information
Address: Altis Grand Hotel, Rua Castilho 11
Time: October 30 (Friday) at 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: on sale via the official Fever platform, with prices ranging from €17.50 to €37
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