2025-2026 Concerts
5:00 PM & 7:00 PM
SAT, July 25, 2026 at
The Presbyterian Church | Chapel
Westfield, NJ
SUN, July 26, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Sieminski Theater
Basking Ridge, NJ
Stranger Things: The 1,000 Candles Concert Experience
Journey into the Upside Down for a thrilling candlelight concert inspired by the world of Stranger Things. Performed by a live string ensemble and narrated by Maestro David Wroe, this immersive evening will unfold beneath the glow of hundreds of candles, featuring music from the series’ haunting score alongside iconic 80s pop hits and legendary rock classics that defined a generation.
From synth-driven suspense to electrifying anthems, this one-of-a-kind concert experience blends nostalgia, mystery, and cinematic storytelling for a night that feels straight out of Hawkins.
Artists
David Wroe Conductor
New Jersey Festival Orchestra Ensemble
Program
Stranger Things Soundtrack:
Rock & pop classics of the 70s, 80s, and 90s
Please note that seating for this performance is divided into three sections: Zone A (front), Zone B (middle), and Zone C (rear), and seating within each zone is general admission. As this concert will be held in the intimate Chapel setting and seating is limited, advance ticket purchases are strongly encouraged.
SAT, September 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The Presbyterian Church
Westfield, NJ
SUN, September 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Sieminski Theater
Basking Ridge, NJ
America: Honoring 250 Years
Celebrate America's 250th anniversary as New Jersey Festival Orchestra opens its 2026–2027 season with an inspiring musical journey. Aaron Copland's Lincoln Portrait honors Abraham Lincoln's enduring words through stirring orchestral music, while Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 9, "From the New World" captures the spirit of America through unforgettable melodies. The September 27 performance at the Sieminski Theater also features Mozart's brilliant Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra, K. 365.
Artists
David Wroe Conductor
New Jersey Festival Orchestra
Program
Copland Lincoln Portrait
Dvorak Symphony No. 9 "From the New World"
Mozart Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra K. 365
9.27 only
