Candlelit Classical Concert at Monmouth University

Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts has scheduled two Candlelight Concerts at Pollak Theatre on Friday, May 15, 2026, in West Long Branch. The listings show a 6 p.m. performance, “Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More,” followed by an 8:30 p.m. program, “Tribute to Adele.” Monmouth University says the performances are part of the Candlelight series presented in a setting illuminated by thousands of candles. (monmouth.edu) Tickets start at $36, according to the university’s events calendar. (monmouth.edu) ### When are the Monmouth University candlelight concerts this weekend? Friday, May 15, is the date currently listed by Monmouth University for the two Candlelight performances tied to this weekend’s local events roundup. (monmouth.edu) The university’s events page shows the first concert running from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. EDT and the second from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. EDT. Pollak Theatre, on the Monmouth University campus in West Long Branch, is the venue named on both listings. The Center for the Arts page carries the same date and start times. (monmouth.edu) ### What music is on the program? “The Four Seasons and Thaïs: Méditation” are among the works listed for the 6 p.m. program, according to Monmouth University’s Candlelight series page. The university describes that event as “Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More.” “Hello,” “Rumour Has It,” “Set Fire to the Rain,” and “Rolling in the Deep” are among the songs listed for the 8:30 p.m. (monmouth.edu) Adele tribute. Monmouth University says both concerts are performed by a string quartet, and it describes the programs as tentative. ### What does “candlelight” mean here? (monmouth.edu) “Thousands of candles” is how Monmouth University describes the visual setup for the series. The Center for the Arts says the concerts were created with the intention of “democratizing access to classical music,” with performers and the space illuminated to create the atmosphere attached to the brand. (monmouth.edu) Pollak Theatre is described on the event listings as the site for the performances in Long Branch. The university materials position the concerts as live, one-hour programs in an indoor theater setting rather than an outdoor festival or campus lawn event. (monmouth.edu) ### How much do tickets cost, and where are they sold? Tickets starting at $36 are listed on Monmouth University’s May 15 events calendar for both performances. The Center for the Arts page includes “Buy Tickets” links attached to each event listing. Fever Up is identified by Monmouth University as the creator of the Candlelight concert series. (monmouth.edu) The university’s event text uses Fever Up branding while routing visitors through its own Center for the Arts listings for the Monmouth dates. ### Is this a single concert or part of a longer series? (monmouth.edu) June 24 and July 17 are additional dates already posted on Monmouth University’s Candlelight series page. The June listings include “Mozart vs. Beethoven” and “Tribute to British Rock Legends,” while July includes “Tribute to Bad Bunny,” according to the Center for the Arts schedule. (monmouth.edu) The May 15 programs appear to be the first Candlelight dates on the current Monmouth University listing. Readers looking for this weekend’s performances can find the schedule and ticket links through the Center for the Arts event pages for Pollak Theatre. (monmouth.edu) (monmouth.edu)