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: A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Candlelight is saving all it’s love for you with this incredible candlelit tribute to the one and only Whitney Houston. Listeso String Quartet will take to the stage inside Independence Seaport Museum before putting a classical twist on the singer’s biggest hits, from “I Will Always Love You” and “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” to “So Emotional” and “Greatest Love of All”.
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!”
“I loved the experience, I had never been to a classical music concert and I thought it was wonderful!” – Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
“Impressive! I can’t wait to go again and see a new artist.” – A Tribute to Adele
“Engaging, impressive, and interactive show!!!” – A Tribute to Coldplay
“Amazing performance by the string quartet!! 10/10 recommend!!” – Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Prince, Childish Gambino, & More
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.