Ambience Concerts presents: An Evening of Halloween Music & Stories

An Evening of Macabre Tales & Music

As the days grow shorter and darkness settles in, join us for an unforgettable evening of haunting stories, spine-chilling music, and atmospheric spectacle.

Step inside the breathtaking, 1891 Venetian Gothic Sanctuary Hall for a Halloween celebration unlike any other.

Award-winning storytellers will bring tales of mystery, terror, and the supernatural to life, while a string quartet featuring professional symphony musicians performs a thrilling selection of classical macabre masterpieces and iconic horror film scores.

From the eerie melodies of classic horror cinema to the sinister beauty of centuries-old compositions, the evening's musical performances will also feature piano, synthesizers, and the thunderous sounds of Sanctuary Hall's historic pipe organ.

Surrounded by the flickering glow of over 1,500 candles and immersive theatrical lighting, audiences will experience a captivating blend of live music, storytelling, and gothic atmosphere within one of Portland's most extraordinary historic spaces.

What to Expect

• Award-winning storytellers sharing chilling tales of the strange, mysterious, and supernatural.
• Live string quartet featuring accomplished symphony musicians performing haunting classical works and horror film favorites.
• Piano, synthesizer, and pipe organ bringing some of cinema's most unforgettable and unsettling musical themes to life.
• Immersive lighting and candlelight transforming the historic sanctuary into an atmospheric world of shadows and suspense.
• Beer, wine, and concessions available for purchase throughout the evening.

Whether you're a lover of ghost stories, classical music, horror films, or simply the magic of Halloween, this one-of-a-kind evening promises an experience that is equal parts beautiful, unsettling, and unforgettable.

Friday, October 30, 2026

Sanctuary Hall | Portland, Oregon

Come celebrate the darker side of the season with us. After all, some stories are best told after dark.