Candlelight Christmas Concert

at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site

12/9/2026 | First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site | St. Charles, MO.

First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site will host its annual candlelight Christmas concert on Wednesday, Dec. 9. This year's event will feature a performance by the Buckhannon Brothers. The concert will take place upstairs in the Capitol, located at 200 S. Main St. in St. Charles. Doors to the Capitol will open at 6:30 p.m. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. and last about an hour.

The sounds of Christmas music and the warm glow of the candlelit legislative chambers will evoke memories of holiday seasons from long ago. Attendees are encouraged to dress warmly, as the Capitol does not have central heating.

Tickets

Admission to the concert requires the purchase of a ticket. Space is limited to 50 people total and no more than four per family. Twenty-five tickets will be available for purchase online, and the other 25 tickets will be available for purchase in person or by phone. Tickets will go on sale the morning of Nov. 18. They will be $14 apiece.

This event usually sells out fast, so don’t delay in getting your tickets to experience this holiday tradition!

How to Purchase Tickets

Online
  1. Go to the Activities Search page on Missouri State Parks' online reservation website.
  2. Select "First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site" from the list of places. 
  3. Click "Search Activities."
  4. Click "Show 1 session" under the Candlelight Concert listing.
  5. Click "Sign up now!"
  6. Complete the remaining prompts. For online purchases, only cards will be accepted.
In Person
  1. Visit the historic site's interpretive center during one of these time frames:
    • Tuesday through Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Sunday: noon to 4 p.m.
  2. Indicate the number of tickets you wish to buy.
  3. Pay with cash, card or check.

The interpretive center is located at the corner of Main Street and Madison Street. It is closed on Mondays in November and December.

by Phone
  1. Call the historic site at 636-940-3323. 
  2. Indicate the number of tickets you wish to buy.
  3. Provide the information for the card that you wish to use.

Additional Information

To find out more about this event, please call First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site at 636-940-3323 or visit the site at 200 S. Main St. in St. Charles.

Similar Events

To see more events like this, please visit Missouri State Parks' holiday events page.