About Shine A Light
Shine A Light is an annual benefit concert that has been held on the main stage at the Queen Theater in Wilmington since 2012. One of the hottest nights of the year, this fundraiser features 60-70 of the area’s best musicians performing the top hits following a fun theme that changes each year. Shine A Light is well-attended by music lovers from all over the tri-state area and has sold out every year it has been held.
Proceeds from the event directly fund music education programs for Delaware’s underserved youth. The 2024 event raised over $65,000 in grant money to support music education programs at seven local organizations:
- Kingswood Community Center
- Reed’s Refuge Center
- Christina Cultural Arts Center
- The Choir School of Delaware
- The Grand Opera House
- Jazz Reach at Cityfest, Inc
- Cultural Restoration Project at Kuumba Academy
Shine A Light 2025
Saturday, March 1, 2025
6 PM VIP Doors | 7 PM GA Doors | 8 PM Show
The Queen | 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801
Shine A Light 2025 will feature hit songs from the 60s to the 2000s but with a twist: all the song titles will start with, in order, each letter of the alphabet, followed by numbers 1-10. What songs will you hear? Only the musicians know!
Be Safe, Stay Over
Have as much fun as you want without having to worry about getting home at the end of the night. Two wonderful local hotels are offering hotel blocks for Shine A Light attendees.
Hotel DuPont
$229 plus taxes and fees
The Quoin
Multiple room types available
Sponsor Shine A Light
Together, we can transform Delaware. By sponsoring Shine A Light, you’re not just supporting a night of incredible music—you’re investing in the future of our community. The funds raised go directly back into your local neighborhoods, providing critical resources for music education programs that empower our youth. When we improve the outcomes for our young people, we uplift entire communities, creating a ripple effect of positive change. Your support is not just appreciated, it’s essential in making this transformation possible
Sponsorships are welcomed from individuals and organizations alike.
