Abuja
NAF Conference Centre
Two shows on the night. Same programme, pick the time that suits you.
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Candle & Strings
Abuja · Lagos · December 2026
The ChristmasEdition
Two cities. Three nights. The most beautiful way to close the year.
Choose your city
New A short interactive play, woven into the show
Where Are You Spending Christmas?
Pick your city. Pick your night.
Abuja gets one night. Lagos gets two. Same quartet, same programme, same candles. Tap a date to go straight to tickets.
Lagos
The Civic Centre, Victoria Island
23 Dec: 6:45 & 9:30 PM
24 Dec: 6:45 & 9:30 PM
New This Christmas
One small surprise
Everything you loved about Candle & Strings is still here. This time we've added one new thing to the evening.
A Short Interactive Play
A few minutes of storytelling, woven in between the music, where the room gets to play along. Small, playful, and over before you know it. The music stays the star of the night.
The Evening
Four strings. Thousands of candles.
A string quartet, two violins, a viola and a cello, playing live in the room. Nothing is recorded. The programme moves from classical pieces to the songs you know, Nigerian favourites and soul classics, all rearranged for strings. This December, Christmas joins the setlist.
Add a world-class solo piano performance, a song from our singer and a short interactive play, and you have the evening.
- 90 minOf live music
- 6Musicians on stage
- 16+Age policy
- FestiveElegant dress code
Dress Code
Festive Elegant
Evening wear with a touch of Christmas. Think deep red, emerald green, gold, champagne and black, with a little sparkle, velvet or satin. Traditional attire is very welcome.
No jeans, shorts, T-shirts, sportswear or slides
Deep red
Emerald
Gold
Champagne
Black
11Shows so far
4,000+Guests
94%Would come back
Sold outEvery night
Tickets
Book your Christmas night
Four quick steps: city, date, show time, then your seat.
1 Choose your city
2 Choose your date
3 Choose your show time
Abuja
Sat 19 Dec · 6:30 PM · NAF Conference Centre
4 Choose your seat & see prices
Early bird Preferred and General seats are discounted until Friday 20 November.
Platinum
The best seats in the house
- The best seats in the house
- Access to your photos and videos from the night, taken by our event photographer
- Extra hosts on hand to look after you, from drinks to anything else you need
- Fast-track check-in, with little or no queue
- Your own Platinum photo backdrop
- Premium drinks with upgraded service
- A printed copy of the evening's programme
VIP
Close to the stage
- Premium seating close to the stage
- Access to the exclusive photo backdrop
- Dedicated VIP check-in, no queue
- Dedicated premium drinks area
Preferred
Centre of the room
- Excellent central seating
- A great view of the stage
- The seat most couples choose
General
Reserved seating
- Reserved seat with a clear view
- Same musicians, same candles, same night
Where you'll be sitting
Show Times
Abuja, 19 Dec: 6:30 and 9:30 PM. Lagos, 23 and 24 Dec: 6:45 and 9:30 PM each night. Each show runs about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Your Ticket
A QR code is emailed to you as soon as you pay. Show it on your phone at the door.
Payment
Cards and bank transfer at checkout. Trouble paying? Message us on WhatsApp and we'll sort it.
It's Live
Every note is played in the room. No DJ, no backing track.
Dress Code: Festive Elegant
Evening wear with a touch of Christmas: reds, greens, gold, a little sparkle. Traditional attire is very welcome. No jeans, shorts or slides.
Gift It
Tickets make a lovely Christmas present. Buy for someone and forward them the QR code, or send a gift card and let them choose.
Skip the Queue
Your drinks, waiting for you
Pre-order online and your drinks will be ready at the pick-up table when you arrive. No bar queue, no rushing, and no missing the first note.
Skip the bar queue
Walk past the line and collect your order at the pick-up table.
Be seated for the first note
The music starts on time. You'll be in your seat with a glass in hand.
Sorted before you leave home
Order and pay online now. Nothing to queue for or fumble with on the night.
Full drinks menu and prices on the pre-order page · Alcohol is served to guests aged 18 and over
Meet the Musicians
The people on stage
Peter Oluwadare Afolarin
Violin
Shokanbi Samuel Olawale
Violin
Salau Sodiq Ademola
Viola
MaryJoan Ugomma Osuji
Cello
Victor Eze
Piano
Anyanwu Rita Amarachi
VoiceFrom Past Guests
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★★★★★
The Asa arrangement gave me chills. I've been to concerts in London and New York. This was in that league.
Attendee · VIP★★★★★
I came with my husband for our anniversary. We left holding hands and barely speaking. The best kind of silence.
Attendee · PlatinumChristmas Gifting
The gift they'll actually remember
A Candle & Strings gift card lets them choose their own city, show and seat. Sent by email instantly, from ₦50,000. It never expires.
Buy a Gift CardPrivate editions
Bring Candle & Strings to your own event. Corporate end-of-year dinners, birthdays, launches, proposals and intimate gatherings. Live musicians, thousands of candles, music chosen for you.
Enquire on WhatsAppBrand partnerships
Candle & Strings reaches one of Nigeria's most discerning audiences. Over 4,000 premium guests across Lagos and Abuja, and 94% say they'd come back. We work with a small group of long-term partners. Let's talk.
Request the Partnership DeckWhen and where are the Christmas shows?
Abuja: Saturday 19 December 2026 at the NAF Conference Centre, with two shows that night: 6:30 PM and 9:30 PM. Same programme at both.
Lagos: The Civic Centre, Victoria Island. Wednesday 23 December and Thursday 24 December (Christmas Eve) each have two shows: 6:45 PM and 9:30 PM. Every show is the full programme.
Please arrive about 30 minutes before your show starts.
How do I buy tickets for my city and date?
Go to the Tickets section and choose your city, your date, your show time and then your seat. The city, date and time you picked are shown on the button and again at checkout, so give them a quick look before you pay. Your QR ticket is emailed to you straight after payment.
Is the Port Harcourt show still happening?
No. This Christmas we're only in Abuja and Lagos. If you'd like us to come to Port Harcourt in the future, send us a message on WhatsApp and we'll let you know first.
What is the interactive play?
It's a few minutes of storytelling woven in between the music, and the room gets to play along. A small, playful surprise. The live music is still the star of the night.
Will there be drinks?
Yes. Wine, champagne, signature cocktails, non-alcoholic options and bottles are available at every show. The easiest way is to pre-order online in the Drinks section. Your order will be ready at the pick-up table when you arrive, so you skip the bar queue. Alcohol is only served to guests aged 18 and over.
Tell me about the piano performance.
Our pianist, Victor Eze, plays a solo set within the show. It's one of the highlights of the night.
What's the difference between the tiers?
Everyone hears the same music in the same room. The tiers change how close you sit and how you're looked after, from General reserved seating up to Platinum, with the best seats, fast-track check-in, extra hosts looking after you, your own photo backdrop, premium drinks, and your photos and videos from the night.
Is there an age limit or dress code?
16 and over, with valid ID at the door. The dress code is Festive Elegant: evening wear with a touch of Christmas, so think reds, greens, gold and a little sparkle. Traditional attire is very welcome. Jeans, shorts, T-shirts, sportswear and slides won't be admitted.
Can I host a private Candle & Strings?
Yes. We create private editions for corporate events, celebrations and proposals. Message us on WhatsApp to plan yours.