The Rock Orchestra

About

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is a British touring ensemble founded in 2020 by producer Nathan Reed. The group - a rotating collective of 14 classical musicians - performs orchestral arrangements of rock and metal classics by candlelight, with skeletal costumes and giant skull puppets as part of the staging. After selling out its first UK tour in 2021 and a US Broadway run in 2023, the show has grown into a major international touring production.

14

Classical musicians per show

24

Crew members per tour

29

Upcoming concerts on 2026 tour

What's new

2025-08
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight performed at Helsingborg Arena on 26 August 2025 as part of its Sweden 2025 tour.
2025
The group released its debut single 'Zombie' (a cover of The Cranberries) in 2025, making it available on Spotify.
2025
After a sold-out European tour, the ensemble returned to Sweden for a new 90-minute show in 2025.
2025-02
A Pittsburgh Tribune-Review critic reviewed the group's US show in February 2025, noting the successful blend of rock and classical music.
2023
The Rock Orchestra debuted in the US in 2023 with a sold-out tour that included shows on Broadway in New York City.