By order of the Peaky Blinders: Phoenix Art Museum transforms Whiteman Hall with thousands of candles and dark string arrangements of Nick Cave and Arctic Monkeys

Phoenix is about as far from Shelby’s Birmingham as you can get. Think desert sunsets instead of industrial skylines, palm trees instead of cobblestones. But now, the world of Peaky Blinders is making its way to the Valley, as Candlelight: Peaky Blinders brings the series’ brooding soundtrack to Phoenix Art Museum’s Whiteman Hall, with thousands of candles setting the scene. Fans of the hit BBC drama can dust off their newsboy caps and book tickets to hear the music that helped define the series, reimagined in a candlelit setting.

It’s the latest addition to Candlelight’s growing lineup of tributes. After Disney Princess, WB Horror and The Lord of the Rings, things are about to get a lot moodier.

Quick catch-up: Peaky Blinders is Steven Knight’s BBC drama, six seasons long and on air from 2013 to 2022. It follows Tommy Shelby and his family through the industrial city of Birmingham after World War I, and the story picked up again in 2026 with the film The Immortal Man. Along the way, it won Best Drama Series at the 2018 BAFTA TV Awards.

But for plenty of fans, the music is what sticks. The series is known for setting a period story to modern rock, and in this concert those songs are reset in dark, powerful arrangements, surrounded by thousands of candles. Listen out for “Red Right Hand” by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, the opening theme, and “Do I Wanna Know?” by Arctic Monkeys. 

Tell me more about Candlelight: Peaky Blinders and where it’s at

Phoenix Art Museum is one of the largest art museums in the southwestern United States, with a collection spanning contemporary works, fashion and international art. The concert takes place in Whiteman Hall, an event space within the museum that provides a cultural setting for an evening of music by candlelight.

The concert lasts about an hour. The museum is at 1625 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Coming by light rail, use the Central Ave/McDowell Rd stop; the main entrance is about a quarter mile north. 

Accessible parking is available in the north and south lots, the museum has accessible entrances and elevators, and assistive-listening devices for Whiteman Hall are available on request. There’s no dress code, but 1920s style is more than welcome: think newsboy caps, vests, three-piece suits, pocket-watch chains, drop-waist dresses, cloche hats and long gloves.

From the desert to the Shelbys, Phoenix is about to get a different kind of heat. Candlelight: Peaky Blinders brings the series’ brooding soundtrack to Whiteman Hall, offering fans a chance to hear the music that helped define the show without leaving town. Ready to conduct a little family business? Book your tickets now, by order of the Peaky Blinders.

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