Candlelight Concert
A Evening Where Music and History Meet.
October 2, 2026
5:30 - 7:00 PM
The Candlelight Concert Experience
Experience an unforgettable evening of music, ambiance, and history at the LBI Historical Museum’s Candlelight Concert on Friday, October 2, 2026.
Set within the warm glow of candlelight, this intimate concert features the elegant sounds of Four Shore Strings, performing an inspired program spanning generations—from Elvis to Ed Sheeran, the Beatles to Taylor Swift —all within our unique museum setting.
Begin the night with quiet background music, a glass of sparkling wine and lite fare from 5:30–6:00 PM while you explore the museum galleries before the performance. Then settle in to relax and enjoy a truly
unforgettable concert experience. ✨
The concert will take place from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, offering a magical hour of live string music in a truly unique atmosphere.
Tickets are $45 per person and include pre-concert refreshments and museum access. To make the evening even more special, participating local restaurants are offering special dining perks for concert guests. Simply present your concert ticket to enjoy their featured offer. Come back often to see the list of participating restaurants.
Tickets for this special evening are available exclusively online and must be purchased in advance.
Join us for a luminous evening where music, history, and candlelight create memories to be
savored long after the final note.
With Thanks to Our Hospitality Partners
Before the first note is played, our guests are welcomed with sparkling wine and lite fare thanks to the generosity of these outstanding local businesses. Their support helps create an elegant evening where music, history, and community come together in celebration of the Long Beach Island Historical Association & Museum's 50th Anniversary.
Candlelight Concert Dining & Stay Partners
We are proud to partner with a growing group of local restaurants and hotels who are helping make the Candlelight Concert weekend a full LBI experience. These Community Partners are offering special dining and lodging incentives for concert guests throughout the weekend, including discounts, featured menu items, and exclusive offers.
From a post-concert dinner to a weekend stay on the island, we encourage guests to explore and support the incredible local businesses that make LBI so special.
Offers vary and are set directly by each participating business.
Stay Partners
Williams Cottage Inn
506 S. Atlantic Avenue, Beach Haven, NJ | 609-492-7272 | https://www.williamscottageinn.com/
Offer: Enjoy FREE tickets to the concert when staying at Williams Cottage Inn, October 1st or October 2nd, 2026.
The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club
506 S. Atlantic Avenue, Beach Haven, NJ | 609-492-7272 | https://theseashellresort.com/
Offer: 25% off the listed hotel rate for any guests of the concert. To claim the discount, you must email Brittany@theseashellresort.com
Dining Partners
Element Restaurant & Bar
635 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ | 609-488-2172
Offer: Enjoy 10% off dine-in at Element Restaurant & Bar, October 2–4, 2026. Present your Candlelight Concert ticket or confirmation to redeem. Dine-in only.
Buckalew's Restaurant & Tavern
101 N. Bay Avenue, Beach Haven, NJ | 609-492-1065 | https://www.buckalews.com/
Offer: 10% off your food purchase. Valid for dine-in, take out and online orders, for the entire month of October. One coupon per table. Offer good for the first 100 tickets purchased. Coupons will be handed out at the event.
Russo's Italian Restaurant
1415 Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom, NJ | 609-342-1506 | https://russoslbi.com/menu/
Offer: 10% off your food purchase. Valid for dine-in and take for the week of 10/2-10/11/2026. Must present your Candlelight Concert ticket to receive this offer.
Tide Table Group Restaurants
INCLUDES: Mud City Crab House, Black Whale Bar & Fish House, The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House, Bird & Betty's, and Hollow Pines.
Offer: 10% off your food purchase and non-alcoholic drinks, 10/2 - 10/9/26. Valid for dine-in only and not valid at the bar. Coupons will be handed out at the event.
Dolce Liberta
100 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 | 609-549-3532 | https://www.dolcelibertanj.com/
Offer: 20% off your food purchase. Valid for dine-in only and valid through December 31, 2026. Cannot be used on major holidays. Must present your Candlelight Concert ticket to receive this offer.
We are deeply grateful to the local restaurants and lodging establishments who have joined us as Community Partners for Candlelight Concert weekend. Your support helps us extend the experience beyond the museum walls and into the heart of the LBI community.
Together, we are creating a weekend that celebrates music, hospitality, and the unique spirit of Long Beach Island.