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Candlelight: Queen vs. The Beatles
A nostalgic, raw classical crossover night.
An intimate tribute concert illuminated by candlelight at Riga's historic House of the Black Heads. A string quartet performs classical rearrangements of iconic anthems by Queen and The Beatles, including classics such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Yesterday, We Are the Champions, and Here Comes the Sun.
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When and where does Candlelight: Queen vs. The Beatles take place?+
The concert takes place on November 7, 2026, at the House of the Black Heads located at Rātslaukums 7 in Centra rajons, Riga.
How do I get tickets for Candlelight: Queen vs. The Beatles?+
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What is the format of the concert?+
The performance is an intimate tribute concert illuminated by hundreds of candles, featuring a live string quartet playing classical rearrangements of rock anthems.
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