St Mary’s Church enjoys an enviable Central London location in Marylebone, with Paddington, Mayfair and Regent’s Park close by. At its exterior, the Grade I-listed building has a distinctive rounded stone portico and round tower. The serene setting with a rich history boasts high ceilings, grand columns, and incredibly intricate architecture—further enjoyed under the glow of soft candlelight.
These candlelit performances at St Mary’s Church will offer new versions of recognisable hits, and the best of classical music. So, if you love the amalgamation of old and new, these Candlelight concerts are definitely for you.
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Candlelight’s Contemporary Tribute Concerts
On February 3 and March 2, a Coldplay Candlelight concert will whisk you away to Paradise as the evening unfolds. This tribute show will see Coldplay’s tracks reworked by a string quartet to give a fresh twist to the iconic songs we know and love. So expect to hear Fix You, Clocks, Viva La Vida and more for this 60 minute extravaganza. There are two dates scheduled, so you can definitely fit this one into your plans.
Fleetwood Mac fan? On February 10 and March 3, Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac will bring to life familiar hits from the pop-rock group’s back catalogue, including Go Your Own Way, Everywhere, and Little Lies. Prepare for a classical performance of Dreams bathed in the glow of candlelight.
Candlelight Concerts Keep it Classical
This year, a variety of classical performances are coming to St. Mary’s Church. Vivaldi’s Violin Concertos will be making an appearance on February 4 and May 6. It is only fitting that the extraordinary works of Vivaldi be heard in an intimate and sacred space.
Valentine’s Day Specials
If that still isn’t enough Vivaldi for you, a very special Valentine’s Vivaldi by Candlelight is scheduled for February 11. Treat that special someone to an evening of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and breathtaking tributes to Pachelbel and Mozart.
Fortunately, a Candlelight concert is coming to St. Mary’s Church for the main event on February 14. Candlelight’s Valentines Moonlight Sonata includes magical performances of works by Chopin, Gershwin, Satie, and more. Sweep your Valentine off their feet by surprising them with tickets to hear Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata the way it should be heard.
Piano Concerts by Candlelight
Is there anything more soothing than the sound of an expert tickling the ivories of a grand piano? At St. Mary’s Church, Candlelight concerts will be taking audiences on a piano journey through time all the way Back to Bach. On various Fridays throughout the year you can listen to Bach, Schubert, Mozart, and others. And if you love all things Bach, on March 11, a concert devoted entirely to this remarkable composer will grace the hallowed interior of St. Mary’s Church. You can get your tickets here.
Hum along to classical tributes performed by string and piano performers – who’ll be lit up on stage by the glow of candlelight, no less. If you want to hear them for yourself, you can check out the lineup below. With so many Candlelight concerts to choose from, you are certain to find what one that suits your tastes.