The Rock Orchestra brings Arena of Fire to Artpark in Lewiston on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM. This is classic rock reimagined through a full orchestra — a symphonic experience that takes songs you know by heart and gives them an entirely different dimension. Western New York gets one of the more unique concert experiences of the summer.
About the Show
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is a touring production that fuses a full symphony orchestra with rock vocals, electric guitar, and dramatic staging — all performed by candlelight. The Arena of Fire program draws from the biggest names in rock history, delivering orchestral arrangements of songs by bands like Queen, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, and more. It’s not a typical cover show — the orchestral treatment reveals layers in these songs that the original studio versions only hinted at, and the candlelight atmosphere transforms the entire experience into something cinematic.
The Venue
Artpark’s outdoor amphitheater on the edge of the Niagara Gorge is a natural fit for a show with this kind of visual ambition. The setting is stunning in its own right — add candlelight and a full orchestra, and you’ve got an evening that’s hard to replicate anywhere else. Artpark is about 20 minutes north of Buffalo, near Niagara Falls. Full Artpark venue guide here.
Tickets & Details
- Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Venue: Artpark, Lewiston, NY
If you’ve ever wondered what “Bohemian Rhapsody” sounds like performed by a full orchestra on the edge of a gorge by candlelight — now you can find out.