Longer and warmer days await, and so too do these enchanting Candlelight concerts in London. With a range of classical tributes to the likes of Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Vivaldi, there’s a host of concerts to catch in the Big Smoke. Sit back, relax and feel the magic of a soothing candlelit setting as you listen to moving melodies performed on strings, keys and more.
These stunning performances are lighting up Candlelight venues in London including the architecturally striking St. Mary’s Church and the Gothic-style Southwark Cathedral, known for celebrating the life of William Shakespeare. With mesmerising musical tributes to legendary artists, you are guaranteed to be left completely enamoured. All you have to do is take your seat, sit back, and enjoy.
What’s more, if you’re looking for a unique birthday or anniversary gift, these intimate concerts by candlelight make for memorable outings your loved ones will cherish for years to come.
Featured Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight Spring
The trees are budding, the flowers are blooming and you occasionally get a whiff of freshly cut grass while walking around the city. Spring is here, and with it comes this series of extra special Candlelight Spring concerts. There are tributes to super groups Queen and ABBA as well as London’s very own Adele this season, and these candlelit performances will be adorned with gorgeous floral displays.
Candlelight: Best of Joe Hisaishi
Whether you’re a die-hard anime fan or simply enjoy good sound storytelling, this next concert at Glaziers Hall is for you. Candlelight is paying tribute to one of the most notable living composers in the world, Joe Hisaishi.
Although he’s composed hundreds of works, he’s best known for his immense collaboration with Studio Ghibli, lending the music to iconic films in the likes of Kiki’s Delivery Service, My Neighbour Totoro, Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle. Hisaishi’s eternal compositions develop characters and help us to become more engaged in the story’s plot. Now you’ll get to hear them in a new light, reimagined by a world class string quartet!
Candlelight: The Best of Bollywood and Tollywood on Strings
Bollywood and Tollywood are two of the most successful film industries in the world. Although people might mainly be familiar with Bollywood movies and their soundtracks, given that they comprise 80% of the musical production in the entire country, Southern India’s films are continuously gaining international recognition, with “Naatu Naatu” winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Although the Mumbai-produced films are characterised by melodic performances and the Tollywood songs are more fast-paced, these two genres have a lot in common, offering an insight into the culture and societal changes in India and touching on topics of love, grief, family and caste discrimination. among others. This season, don’t hesitate to catch the magical tunes of ‘Zara Zara’ from Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, ‘Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko’ from Yaadon Ki Baaraat, ‘Jai Ho’ from Slumdog Millionaire, and many more!
All Upcoming Candlelight concerts in London
Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight has had enormous success around the world and been met by countless 5-star reviews since arriving in London. Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“Magical experience & quality performance” – Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
“An absolutely beautiful concert with the Morassi Quartet playing the songs of Celine Dion in the wonderful Southwark Cathedral” – Tribute to Celine Dion
“Wonderful experience hearing the Beatles music in this way in a beautiful venue. The artists were exceptional.” – Tribute to The Beatles
“AMAZING” – Tribute to Joe Hisaishi
“Excellent performers. Thank you.” – Tribute to Taylor Swift
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There are plenty of reasons to catch a captivating tribute by candlelight. Firstly, Candlelight concerts are perfect for special evenings with loved ones or plans with friends. And if you’re just looking to get lost in some magical recreations of popular soundtracks in breathtaking venues, a candlelit concert is the ideal place for that too.
And if you’re up for venturing out of London, there are cities and towns nearby like Brighton, Plymouth, Norwich, Essex and Ipswich that are also hosting these wonderful concerts. You can even catch a concert in Malta!