The world-renowned Candlelight concerts in Philadelphia are returning with a wide-ranging lineup and their signature sea of flickering candles. Unleash your inner goddess at a tribute to Beyoncé and TLC or unwind to the sounds of Beethoven and Tchaikovsky. Audiences across the historical city of Philadelphia will be spellbound by these sensational performances.
R&B, anime themes, pop hits, and so much more are coming to magnificent 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.
Featured Candlelight Concerts
New Candlelight Programs
Although the Candlelight series has taken on many musical genres over the past few years, this season the popular concert series is including new tributes to the mix. From upbeat songs by Puerto Rican reggaetón sensation Bad Bunny to the powerful anthems of the legendary pop rock band U2 in the open air, there’s something for everyone. And to help you get in the holiday spirit, a cheery concert awaits you this December, where you can listen to classic holiday songs by iconic soul artists in the likes of Nat King Cole and Otis Redding.
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Hans Zimmer has created some of the most iconic film scores ever. He’s won multiple awards, including an Academy Award for Best Original Score for The Lion King. You can hear some of his most famous tracks at a Candlelight concert soon, including songs from The Dark Knight, Wonder Woman, and Pirates of the Caribbean performed by the Listeso String Quartet at the Independence Seaport Museum and it promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Candlelight Halloween Specials
The spooky season just got a whole lot spookier thanks to these utterly bewitching Candlelight concerts in Philadelphia. Prepare to fall under a musical spell as the spellbinding scores from iconic horror movies including Ghostbusters, Halloween, Beetlejuice and more sound through Laurel Hill Cemetery and BOK Building. What’s more, the Halloween classics that we know and love including Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and Gounod’s “Funeral March of a Marionette” will be sending a chill down your spine as they’re performed by a talented string quartet in an enchanting candlelit setting.
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!”
“Amazing, I truly enjoyed the experience as I take myself on solo dates, this definitely beat all of the rest! 🤍” – Magical Movie Soundtracks at Adventure Aquarium
“Great experience 5 ⭐️” – Soul and the Sea at Adventure Aquarium
“The quartet was amazing! We loved it!.” – Classic Rock on Strings
“Not what I expected. But it was a delightful surprise. It was so therapeutic to my soul. It was like having a full body massage with out having the massage. Definitely would recommend.” – A Tribute to Coldplay
With countless flickering candles illuminating each unique space, the Philadelphia Candlelight concerts will present a collection of musical tributes to classical and contemporary musicians over the course of 65 mesmerizing minutes.
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.