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.
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 sail into New York harbor. The nave of the church is 145 feet long and 42 feet wide, and the ceiling, an intricate fan-vaulted design, stands 63 feet high dwarfing those seated in the pews. The colored and textured interior walls will be aglow for Candlelight concerts over the coming months.
Read more about St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Church.
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral: A mid-19th century icon
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church has played a vital role in the city’s religious and cultural landscape. Designed in the Gothic Revival style by renowned architect James Renwick Jr., St. Mark’s boasts awe-inspiring stained glass windows, intricate stone carvings, and a striking spire that punctuates the city skyline. The church has served as a beacon of worship and community engagement, welcoming diverse congregants and hosting various cultural events over the years.
Irondale: An art lover’s paradise
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.
Opera House
Although constructed in the late 1800s, a five-year renovation project saw the Williamsburg Opera House return to its historic best. Featuring ornate architecture, beautiful carvings, and stunning chandeliers, the venue transforms every event into a grand occasion. And, its acoustics are sensational, leaving nothing to be desired.
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).
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.