Back by popular demand, Blue Violin returns to Minnesota with a one-night-only Candlelight New Year’s Extravaganza — a dazzling concert event at the Ames Center that fuses breathtaking music, glowing candlelight, and the thrill of stepping into 2026.
Often described as “Trans-Siberian Orchestra meets Lindsey Stirling,” Blue Violin delivers fiery virtuosity and cinematic flair in every performance.
Fresh off acclaimed tours across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Blue Violin has been earning international accolades for genre-bending performances that blur the boundary between classical virtuosity and rock energy. Following last year’s hugely successful holiday tour — which played to packed houses and sold-out nights — this is your chance to experience the magic live in Burnsville.
Dazzling candlelight and immersive light displays
High-energy, genre-bending performances by Blue Violin
A festive night of sound and celebration to welcome 2026 in style
From the first shimmering notes to the final encore, this is more than a concert — it’s a radiant New Year’s celebration of joy, hope, and unforgettable music.
Program Highlights
Ring in the New Year with a sweeping program that spans film, rock, classical, and pop — each piece reimagined with Blue Violin’s signature style:
Interstellar — Hans Zimmer
Rewrite the Stars — Pasek & Paul (The Greatest Showman)
Bohemian Rhapsody — Queen
Stairway to Heaven — Led Zeppelin
River — Joni Mitchell
Glittery — Kacey Musgraves
Crazy Train — Ozzy Osbourne
24th Caprice — Paganini
Critical Acclaim
Audiences and critics alike have praised Blue Violin’s artistry:
“A captivating, atmospheric performance” — Theatre Weekly
“Mature depth and musical prowess” — Tower Records
“Groundbreaking and innovative” — I Am Modern
“A once in a lifetime experience” — Peoria Journal Star