The Candlelight series of live-music concerts, lit up by the soft glow of hundreds of candles, invites everyone to experience renditions of great music, from classical, jazz, and soul to contemporary classics. Tributes to the best of Bollywood, video games and so many more all take place in intimate atmospheres at some of NYC’s most stunning locations.
Music lovers of every kind of genre can take their pick this season as Candlelight adds a number of new tributes to its repertoire. Relive your favorite moments from action-packed video games and travel to the kingdom of Hyrule as you hear familiar Zelda melodies. Make a stop in India and enjoy the upbeat and emotional melodies of popular Bollywood and Tollywood scores on strings.
While Taylor is busy wowing audiences with her Eras Tour, the Candlelight series is offering Swifties the opportunity to hear her greatest chart-topping hits in a new light. “Shake It Off” at The Church of the Heavenly Rest while listening to classical renditions of tracks such as “Cardigan”, “Love Story”, and “You Belong With Me”. Candlelight also pays tribute to Tay Tay at St Ann & the Holy Trinity Church, where concertgoers will get to go on a musical journey through some of Miss Americana’s iconic eras of artistic reinvention as the stunning stained glass windows shimmer under the glow of candlelight.
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!”
“Absolutely breathtaking…. Thank you for a beautiful night!!” – A Tribute to Taylor Swift
“The venue, stage set up and performance was beautiful.” – A Tribute to Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop Favorites
“Such an incredible experience! Live music is back!” – A Tribute to Hans Zimmer
“Music,venue and atmosphere were all awesome!” – From Bach to The Beatles
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.