Candlelight Philadelphia continues to rewrite the musical landscape with their magical series of tribute concerts lit up by a sea of twinkling candles. From Vivaldi and Coldplay to Taylor Swift and Adele, some of music’s most popular artists and genres, including rock and pop, will be honored at these candlelit concerts. Let your eyes and ears be enthralled by classical renditions of traditional and contemporary music at a unique live music performance.
Noe-soul, anime themes, pop hits and so much more are coming to magnificent Candlelight venues in Philadelphia. Adventure Aquarium, which boasts the largest collection of sharks in the Northeast, and the Art Deco-style BOK Auditorium are among the unique spaces hosting Candlelight this season. Take in the amazing architecture, sit back, and let the soothing sounds of a string quartet wash over you.
As Philadelphia lights up, brighten a loved one’s day with the Candlelight gift card. Offering a range of concert options, there’s nothing more considerate than treating someone special to an experience cherished by audiences globally.
Featured Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight: The Best of The Beatles
Calling all the Philly Beatlemaniacs! Candlelight is bringing a sensational tribute to one of the most popular and successful bands in the world. The Beatles were a symbol of the 1960s counterculture, rock, pop, and psychedelia music. They increased the public interest in purchasing full albums over singles and continue to be the best-selling music act of all time.
Now, you can hear their everlasting tunes reimagined by the Listeso string quartet. From “I Want To Hold Your Hand” and “Come Together” to “Blackbird” and “Penny Lane”, rediscover these and many more songs at the Media Theatre For The Performing Arts.
Candlelight Holiday Concerts
Candlelight is pulling out all the stops this festive season. Discover some heartwarming concerts inspired by some of Christmas’ most nostalgic and beloved melodies. From traditional carols to pieces from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, and more, choose from the different magical evenings under the glow of flickering candles at striking Philadelphia venues, such as the Bok Auditorium and the Independence Seaport Museum.
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts in Philadelphia
Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight has been met with countless 5-star reviews from all over the USA. Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“Incredible experience! Amazing musical talent! I was mesmerized. Highly recommend. I want to go again!” – Magical Movie Soundtracks at Adventure Aquarium
“This was our second time attending this quartet’s performances hosted by Fever and they are always incredible. I cannot speak highly enough about their shows. Absolute class acts.” – Celebrating Queer Musical Icons
“Brilliant show! We highly recommend this for Coldplay and classic music aficionados.” – A Tribute to Coldplay
“The atmosphere was beautiful and the music… wonderful. An awesome experience.” – A Tribute to Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Al Green
With countless flickering candles illuminating each unique space, the Philadelphia Candlelight concerts will present a collection of musical tributes to classical and contemporary musicians, iconic film scores and more over the course of 65 mesmerizing minutes.
From their magical ambiance to their talented musicians, there’s a host of reasons why Candlelight is an experience unlike any other, and you won’t want to miss out. The Candlelight series takes place twice each night with two back-to-back performances. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each show.