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Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
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🏷️From €25
📍Hilton Porto Gaia / Pestana Palácio
📅17 April 2026

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA presents a musical tribute to two globally renowned groups, Queen and ABBA, performed by a live string quartet. This concert series, known for its unique atmospheric settings, aims to reinterpret popular music in a classical format, offering a distinct listening experience. The program features a selection of hits from both bands, arranged for classical instruments.

Attendees will experience a concert lasting approximately 60-75 minutes, set within the elegant interiors of either the Hilton Porto Gaia or the Pestana Palácio. The ambiance is created by hundreds of candles, illuminating the performance space and contributing to a focused listening environment. The event is designed for an adult audience interested in classical interpretations of rock and pop music.

Tickets for this event start from €25. The Hilton Porto Gaia is located in Vila Nova de Gaia, accessible via public transport and a short walk from the riverside. The Pestana Palácio, a historic building, is situated in the Freixo area of Porto, reachable by bus services. Specific accessibility information for both venues is available upon request from the event organizer.

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