What better way to experience music in a new light than bathing in the warm glow of these spellbinding Candlelight concerts in NYC? A variety of live-music performances are illuminating the city, with classical tributes to Vivaldi, Coldplay, Beyoncé and many more.
Some of the enchanting performances are taking place inside Candlelight venues in NYC including the 174-year-old St. Ann and the Holy Trinity in Brooklyn Heights, while others are taking place at the beautiful Church of the Heavenly Rest on the Upper East Side, among others.
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Featured Candlelight Concerts in NYC
Candlelight Spring: A Tribute to Beyoncé
The soulful anthems of Beyoncé arrive at St Ann & the Holy Trinity Church for an evening of wonderful renditions of the superstar’s biggest hits. Get in formation for this spectacular night celebrating Queen Bey’s most adored songs including “Crazy In Love”, “Single Ladies” and “Say My Name”. Every member of the fierce BeyHive is bound to enjoy this wonderful tribute to their queen.
Candlelight: A Tribute to David Bowie
The gorgeous Church of the Heavenly Rest welcomes you this season to enjoy the timeless melodies of one of the most famous singer-songwriters of the last 50 decades. Candlelight is paying homage to British legend, David Bowie. He was nicknamed the “Chameleon of Rock” for continuously reinventing himself and experimenting with his musical style. And now, you can experience some of his most popular hits in a new light. The talented musicians of the Highline String Quartet will take on “Space Oddity”, “Life on Mars?”, “Changes” and many, many more.
Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More
Perhaps you’d like to go on a musical journey through the seasons as you’re enveloped in warm candlelight. The popular concert series is bringing Vivaldi’s most recognizable violin concerti to NYC, along with recompositions by contemporary artists Max Richter and Astor Piazzolla. Taking place at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, you’ll get reacquainted with some of the most well-known melodies in music history.
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts in NYC
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!”
“So happy with the experience we had! Definitely would go again!!” – Candlelight K-pop: A Tribute to BTS
“Magical, an otherworldly experience in the flickering orange light.” – A Tribute to Adele
“Amazing show ! Lovely selections and tributes to some of my favorite anime.” – Favorite Anime Themes
“The event was wonderful! I will be telling all of my friends and family to attend!” – Legends of R&B
After having enormous success around the world—in cities like London, Manchester, Madrid, Barcelona, and Paris—Candlelight concerts are lighting up NYC in all of its glory! Performances, which pay tribute to various composers past and present, have been known to sell out in days; hold off on getting your ticket and you might just miss out.
The Candlelight series typically takes place twice each night with two back-to-back 60-65 minute performances. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each show.