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New York City is beginning to sizzle and as the hot sun beats upon the sidewalks, Candlelight is on hand to entertain. Escape the sweltering city sun with 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.
Looking for the perfect present for your friend’s birthday or an unforgettable anniversary present? The Candlelight gift card makes a great gift for any music lover.
Featured Candlelight Concerts in NYC
Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More
The gorgeous Play Group Theatre welcomes you this season to enjoy the timeless melodies of some of the most famous neo-soul artists. Candlelight is paying homage to Prince, Lauryn Hill, Frank Ocean, and Solange, among others. Experience their popular hits in a new light. The talented musicians of the Highline String Quartet will take on “Purple Rain”, “Smooth Operator”, “Redbone” 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.
Candlelight Summer
This summer, Candlelight is taking a host of their enchanting concerts to Guild Hall and Canoe Place Inn & Cottages in Long Island for magical evenings of live music illuminated by a sea of twinkling candles. As the sun beats down on NYC, take refuge inside these remarkable venues and be swooned by classical renditions of iconic songs and timeless compositions. Tributes to the likes of Queen and Adele as well as The Beatles, Bach, Coldplay, and Imagine Dragons will be lighting up the city this sunny season, and you don’t want to miss out.
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 music’s greatest—from past composers to beloved soundtracks—have been known to sell out in days. The more reason to grab a ticket to Candlelight now or 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.