(HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean Stage presents Candlelight Celtic on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Enlow Recital Hall. From the producers and co-creators of Rockin' Road to Dublin and Christmas in Killarney comes the new intimate and illuminating show Candlelight Celtic. Showtime is 3:00pm.
Created by the 2009 World Champion of Irish Dance Scott Doherty and worldwide touring Irish musician Chris Smith, Candlelight Celtic brings classic Irish tunes, songs, and stories to audiences across North America.
Surrounded by the soft, warm glow of over 1000 candles, the audience is immersed in a one-of-a-kind enchanting atmosphere, filled with the soul-stirring melodies of Ireland. In the softly lit hall, candles flicker like stars. Casting a gentle ambiance, the candles highlight the classic Irish instruments and outstanding musicians on stage. The audience will feel as if entrapped in a spell, as the beauty of Irish music and the intimacy of candlelight come together in perfect harmony.
Come feel the warmth of the flickering golden candlelight and be one of the first to immerse yourself in the magic, wonder, and songs of Candlelight Celtic!
Tickets range from $53-$68 and are available for purchase online. Enlow Recital Hall is located at 215 North Avenue in Hillside, New Jersey.
Kean Stage at Kean University educates, entertains and challenges audiences by presenting high-quality programs that reflect the diversity of the region and of the arts. These cultural offerings complement the intellectual life of the classroom for our students, increase opportunities for community engagement, and provide affordable access to the arts for New Jersey residents. Audiences of all ages are invited to enjoy a wide range of professional theatre, Broadway tours, dance performances, concerts, international films and family-friendly shows. In addition, Kean Stage encourages University students to attend events, and provides several opportunities to explore the performing arts through masterclasses, workshops, lectures, and employment opportunities as ushers, backstage technicians and box office staff.
Kean University, New Jersey’s urban research university, is a national institution of higher education recognized for its diversity, innovation and the social mobility of its graduates. Designated an R2 research university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, Kean ranks among the top eight percent of U.S. universities for research and doctorate production. Founded in 1855 as a teachers college, Kean has evolved into a thriving research university that supports students as they persist to graduation, give back to their communities and launch successful careers. Kean’s six colleges offer more than 50 undergraduate programs, six doctoral degree programs and more than 70 options leading to master’s degrees, professional diplomas or certifications, across a full range of academic subjects. With campuses in Union, Toms River and Manahawkin, New Jersey, and Wenzhou, China, as well as Kean Online, the University provides students of all backgrounds an affordable and accessible world-class education.
