Fever’s widely popular Candlelight series is bringing mesmerizing classical, jazz, and pop numbers by candlelight to NYC’s loveliest spaces! These renowned events are coming to inviting spaces and transforming them into unique music venues in New York—which range from historic Manhattan cathedrals to luxe modern hotels.
You can enjoy tributes to Beyoncé and Taylor Swift or take in the melodic notes of anime theme songs, all while an elegant space is bathed in thousands of flickering candles. From The Sheen Center to The Opera House, NY venues become almost unrecognizable in the glow of warm candlelight.
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Candlelight Venues in NYC
Church of the Heavenly Rest
Originally located in Midtown, the Church of the Heavenly Rest moved to the site of its architecturally marvelous home opposite Central Park on the Upper East Side in 1929. The towering church features pointed arches, vaulted ceilings decorated with stars, and stained-glass windows that are all the more stunning when lit up with the light of thousands of candles.
Learn more about the Church of the Heavenly Rest.
Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
Located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, the Neo-Byzantine-style Greek Orthodox church was created in 1891, and today, the beautiful structure is a symbol of the city with its Byzantine mosaics, botticino marble, and Italian stained glass. Many figures of American history and pop culture have somehow been connected with the church, among which Eleanor Roosevelt, who laid its first cornerstone in 1931, and Maria Callas was baptized there in 1926.
The Sheen Center
Situated on historic Bleecker Street, The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture has hosted countless cultural events, including movie premieres, and concerts. The venue’s history is quite fascinating. The building originally served as a parish for Italian immigrants, founded by two Jesuit priests. In the late ’20s, a school was built, which included an auditorium with a professional stage that would present full-scale operas annually. Following the results of the Great Depression, the church was converted into a residence and employment center for homeless men.
It wasn’t until 2015 that The Sheen Center would finally open its doors to artists in the likes of Norah Jones, Vanessa Williams, Kristin Chenoweth, and James Taylor. Today, it serves as a space where art and spirituality meet, which makes it an ideal location for enchanting and heavenly classical concerts under candlelight.
Discover more about The Sheen Center.
Sony Hall
Enjoy a Candlelight concert at this impressive venue in the heart of Times Square. Equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and part of a legacy that spans over 80 years, Sony Hall is a unique concert hall. Originally known as the Diamond Horseshoe when it opened in 1938, the space still features its original design and offers an unforgettable atmosphere for a live music performance.
St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Church
St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Church is no small building and was once the most visible landmark in all of Brooklyn; its spire was used by ship captains to enter New York Harbor. The nave of the church is 145 feet long and 42 feet wide, and the ceiling, an intricate fan vault design, reaches 63 feet high, dwarfing those sitting in the pews. The colorful, textured interior walls will glow during Candlelight concerts in the coming months.
Read more about St. Ann and Holy Trinity Church.
Irondale
This theater company began in 1983 and has since endeavored to support “playwrights in residence”, focus on improvisation, bring programs to public and private schools, and so much more. Finding its official home in Brooklyn in 2008, The Space at Irondale “exists at the intersection of art”. This year, Candlelight concerts will be bringing breathtaking live performances to the beloved theater.
Whether you’re looking for a beautifully unique classical or jazz performance or a romantic, candlelit experience, these concerts will fit the bill. And you don’t even need to be a music connoisseur to enjoy the experience (though of course, that is welcome as well). There are tributes to classical compositions, contemporary hits, iconic soundtracks and more.
Still unsure? We’ve rounded up some of our top reasons why you can’t miss out on this series of enchanting Candlelight concerts in NYC.
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.