Perched on top of the BOK Building in downtown Philadelphia, BOK Rooftop Bar is opening its doors to music lovers around the city for these mesmerizing Candlelight concerts. Talented musicians will be filling this urban oasis with the soothing sounds of string instruments while hundreds of twinkling candles illuminate the stunning space that surrounds them.
This fall, Candlelight is honoring iconic Halloween songs and tunes from your favorite horror movies to celebrate the spooky season in style. Still haven’t found what you’re looking for? Then experience a stunning U2 tribute while enveloped in the magical glow of candlelight. Prepare to swoon over breathtaking live music performances as a light breeze circles around you in this serene candlelit space.
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BOK Rooftop Bar: an urban oasis with stunning city views
With its unparalleled views of the Philadelphia skyline, BOK Rooftop Bar certainly reaches impressive heights. The bar is located on top of the BOK Building, a hip space which served as a vocational school in its previous life. Nowadays, many small businesses, markets and charities call this place home. The bar takes full advantage of the warmer season, opening from the end of April until the end of October. An hour before the show’s start time, concertgoers are more than welcome to enjoy a pre-show wine or an cold local draft brew at the bar which will be open throughout the magical candlelit performances.
Candlelight at BOK Rooftop Bar
This Halloween, eat, drink and be scary with the help of a bewitching candlelit concert dedicated to some of the spookiest tunes ever made. Pick your poison at the rooftop bar and head to your seat in time for Listeso String Quartet to perform the spine-tingling songs heard in The Exorcist, Psycho, Halloween and more frightening horror films. Sit for a spell and enjoy a (cold) brew as gifted musicians and the spellbinding glow of candlelight entrance you over the course of 65 mesmerizing minutes.
Not feeling the spooky season this year? If you’re a rock or classical music fan, then you don’t want to miss out on this unforgettable candlelit tribute to U2 this September. Hearing anthemic rock songs including “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”, “Beautiful Day” and “With or Without You” performed by a string quartet gives U2 aficionados a whole new perspective on the band’s iconic discography. Sit back, relax on top of this tranquil rooftop and let yourself be serenaded by classical renditions of the band’s music while the city buzzes with life below.
Experience the magic of open-air Candlelight concerts at the fabulous BOK Rooftop Bar. As a light breeze swirls around this gorgeous outdoor venue, you’ll be entranced by breathtaking live music and the warm glow of a sea of candles.
There will be two shows each evening with time beforehand to enjoy a few sips and bites. Please note that the earlier performance will take place during daylight hours, so the space will not be quite as dark, but still just as enchanting!
Please note: photos are taken from other open-air Candlelight concert venues.