What better way to experience music in a new light than bathing in the warm glow of these spellbinding Candlelight concerts taking place in some of the city’s most magnificent settings? A variety of performances are illuminating NYC, with tributes to Vivaldi, Coldplay, Beyoncé and many more.
Some of the enchanting candlelit performances are taking place at 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
New Candlelight concert
New Yorkers are in for a treat this season, with a huge variety of fresh Candlelight concerts, including tributes to Bad Bunny. At The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture, Reggaeton will come to life with Bad Bunny songs like ‘Tití Me Preguntó’ and ‘La Noche de Anoche’.
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 Taylor Swift
A Candlelight tribute to Taylor Swift is coming to the majestic Opera House and it will certainly fulfill your ‘Wildest Dreams’. A talented string quartet will imagine her greatest hits like ‘Cardigan’, ‘Blank Space’, ‘Lavender Haze’ and ‘Anti-Hero’, surrounded by the soft glow of thousands of flickering candles. Swifties of all ages will love this ode to Tay Tay herself.
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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.
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