A renowned show that infuses heavy metal anthems with "hauntingly beautiful energy" is coming to Penticton in 2026.
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight will be at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) on April 2, as part of its upcoming Canada-wide tour.
Featuring 14 classical musicians, the 90-minute show will include cover performances of bands like Metallica, AC/DC, Rage Against The Machine, Guns N鈥� Roses and Linkin Park.
"Witness the unexpected union of classical music and metal," a show announcement reads. "The Rock Orchestra is a rotating collective of classical musicians, featuring some of the world's greatest instrumentalists and vocalists."
The show has entertained around 700,000 guests across North America and Europe since it was created in 2020.
Doors for the group's Penticton show open at 7 p.m. The show kicks off at 8 p.m.
Tickets go on sale on Aug. 15, at 10 a.m. They can be purchased at or the SOEC box office.
