Experience the best Candlelight concerts in Austin, where music lovers gather to enjoy magical performances in stunning candlelit settings. Tributes to Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Coldplay, Adele, and Taylor Swift are some of the most popular in the city, enchanting audiences with both classical masterpieces and modern hits. New classical music tributes are released every season, ensuring there’s always something fresh to discover. Don’t miss your chance to savor these unforgettable musical moments in Austin.
Candlelight venues in Austin are some of the most whimsical and intimate spaces in the city, like St David’s Episcopal Church and The Mansion, which makes for the perfect ambiance to enjoy concerts illuminated by thousands of candles.
On the hunt for a special gift? Give the gift of live music this season with the Candlelight gift card. There are few better ways to treat someone special than with an unforgettable concert illuminated by a sea of twinkling candles.
Featured Candlelight Concerts in Austin
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
Candlelight is fixing you an enchanting concert guided by the melodies of one of the most successful pop rock bands of all time, Coldplay. Not only do they sell out stadiums by connecting with audiences on a deeper level, but they also constantly experiment with their sound, bringing their fanbase new melodies to look forward to.
This tribute to the English band will take you back to the start by reimagining songs like “Shiver” and “In My Place”, as well as recreate their more recent tunes, including “Adventure of a Lifetime”. Let the talented musicians of a string quartet serenade you as you’re surrounded by a sea of candles.
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
This “sweet wonderful” tribute to the legendary prog and folk rock band is a special gift to any Fleetwood Mac fan in Austin. The British-American band is known for dreamy melodies and Stevie Nicks’ rich voice. This time around, you can hear some of their most popular hits reimagined by a string quartet.
“You Make Loving Fun”, “Rhiannon”, “Dreams” and “Gypsy” are only some of the songs receiving the Candlelight treatment at St David’s Episcopal Church. There’s nothing more beautiful than swaying to the band’s warm tunes as you’re surrounded by a sea of twinkling candles.
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
In an intimate atmosphere, Candlelight presents a sensational pop-rock experience. The music of two of the world’s most famous bands comes together inside St David’s Episcopal Church. The best songs from Queen and ABBA are presented in the characteristic Candlelight style, as you’re surrounded by thousands of candles, making an outstanding musical performance. From “Bohemian Rhapsody” to “Mamma Mia”, these songs will take you back to the ’70s this season.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
If you’re already counting down the days to Halloween, this utterly bewitching Candlelight concert is coming to light up Austin this October. From “Thriller” and “Funeral March of a Marionette” to themes from Beetlejuice, Stranger Things, Psycho and more, string quartet Austin Camerata will be putting audiences under a trance while performing these iconic Halloween tunes and more amid a sea of candles inside the Historic Sanctuary at St. David’s Episcopal Church.
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Candlelight Reviews
The concerts have been met by countless 5-star reviews, and guests have called it “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“An exquisite evening and beautiful experience.” – Tribute to The Beatles
“Excellent all around” – A Tribute to Coldplay
“Extremely talented musicians in a gorgeous environment. Lovely evening! Highly recommend.” – Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
“Great performance!!! Definitely a must see.” – Tribute to Rihanna
“It was absolutely beautiful” – Tribute to Taylor Swift
Over the years, the magical Candlelight series has dazzled audiences in cities around the world including Paris, Madrid, London, and New York. Equipped with countless flickering candles, these stunning concerts continue to illuminate incredible venues across Austin. And yet, there are so many more reasons why guests keep coming back to Candlelight.
These performances present a collection of classical music, movie soundtracks, and pop and rock hits over the course of 65 mesmerizing minutes. So, whether you want to bring your friends, family, or that special someone or enjoy a candlelit tribute on your own, these mesmerizing concerts make for an enchanting experience for all to enjoy.
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.