Forget packing a suitcase: this new musical journey takes you from the Scottish Highlands to the African savanna without leaving your seat. Candlelight: Disney Journeys is a brand new Disney concert programme, bringing together 16 songs from Disney and Pixar films set around the world.
Spanning everything from The Jungle Book to Encanto, the setlist travels across continents and musical traditions, with each piece performed live by a string quartet in a candlelit setting. It also makes for a good excuse to plan a day trip out of London, with the concerts taking place in five cities across the South and East of England: Cambridge, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Rochester and Brighton. Join the waitlist now to get early access on tickets when they are released!
8 January 2027 19:00 + more dates
Royal Pavilion
16 January 2027 18:30
The Corn Exchange Northgate
19 February 2027 18:15
Church of Christ the Cornerstone
30 January 2027 21:30
Fitzwilliam College
23 January 2027 18:30 + more dates
Holywell Music Room
Around the world in 16 Disney songs
There are no boarding passes or airport queues involved, but there is quite a musical journey ahead. Candlelight: Disney Journeys takes its musical inspiration from films set across a variety of landscapes, countries and fictional worlds, making the concert something of a global itinerary.
The journey begins in France with Beauty and the Beast, before heading to ancient Greece for Hercules and the fictional kingdom of Arendelle in Frozen. Further stops include the Scottish Highlands of Brave, the streets of New Orleans in The Princess and the Frog and the mountains of Colombia in Encanto. There’s even a trip to Hawaiʻi through Lilo & Stitch, before the programme reaches the African savanna with The Lion King.
And rather than recreating the films on screen, the experience puts the music centre stage. A live string quartet performs the songs in acoustic arrangements, with thousands of candles providing the backdrop. The concert is presented under licence from Disney Concerts, the music licensing and concert production division of Disney Music Group.
Where to experience Candlelight: Disney Journeys outside London
Ready to plan your own musical getaway? Here’s where you can catch Candlelight: Disney Journeys across five cities outside London.
Cambridge – Fitzwilliam College (The Auditorium)
In Cambridge, the concert takes place at The Auditorium at Fitzwilliam College, on Storey’s Way, a little outside the historic city centre. The college is reachable by bus from the railway station and central Cambridge, although it’s worth allowing extra time for the journey.
Cambridge is an easy day trip from London, with direct trains from King’s Cross taking roughly 50 minutes. From Cambridge station, Fitzwilliam College is around two miles away, so you’ll need a short taxi or bus ride to reach the auditorium
Oxford – Holywell Music Room
Oxford’s concert venue is Holywell Music Room, a historic concert hall on Holywell Street in the heart of the city. Opened in 1748, it’s recognised as the oldest purpose-built concert hall in Europe, making it a fitting setting for a live string quartet performance.
Direct trains from Paddington take around an hour, arriving at Oxford station. From there, Holywell Music Room is roughly a 20-minute walk through the city centre, or you can take a bus for part of the journey. Parking in the city centre is limited, so using one of Oxford’s Park and Ride services is a sensible alternative to driving directly to the venue.
Milton Keynes – Church of Christ the Cornerstone
In Milton Keynes the concert takes place at Church of Christ the Cornerstone. Located at 300 Saxon Gate West in the city centre, the building opened in 1992 and is a short distance from the main shopping and leisure areas.
Milton Keynes is particularly straightforward to reach from London, with direct trains from Euston taking around 30–50 minutes. The church is about a mile from Milton Keynes Central station, so you can walk into the city centre or hop in a taxi. The venue has on-site car parking, as well as nearby cycle parking.
Rochester – The Corn Exchange, Northgate
The Rochester concerts take place at The Corn Exchange on Northgate, a central venue within easy reach of the town’s historic streets. Rochester railway station is a short walk away, with high-speed connections to London and services across Kent.
Rochester is around 40 minutes by direct train from St Pancras International, with services also running from Victoria. Once you arrive at Rochester station, the Corn Exchange is just a short walk away. If you’re driving, there are several pay-and-display car parks within walking distance of the building.
Brighton – Royal Pavilion
Brighton’s concert setting is the Royal Pavilion, one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks. With its distinctive architecture and ornate interiors, the former royal residence offers a rather different backdrop for a candlelit musical evening.
Brighton is roughly an hour by train from Victoria or London Bridge. The Pavilion is right in the city centre, close to The Lanes and around five minutes’ walk from the seafront. Brighton railway station is approximately 15 minutes away on foot, while buses stop at Old Steine, just outside the attraction. There is no on-site parking, but several public car parks are available nearby.
A different kind of Disney day out
One of the appealing things about this programme is that it isn’t limited to one generation of Disney fans. Parents might recognise the swing and scat influences of The Jungle Book or the music of The Lion King, while younger audiences may be more familiar with Frozen, Moana and Encanto.
The one-hour concert also makes it a manageable outing for families, without needing to commit an entire afternoon or evening. Children aged five and over can attend, and there’s no dress code, so guests can simply come as they are.
Perhaps the best part is that the music is only half the adventure. Candlelight: Disney Journeys gives you an excuse to revisit some much-loved Disney soundtracks while discovering somewhere new along the way. Just pick your destination, book your tickets and make a day of it.
