Listening to classical music by candlelight sounds like the peaceful haven we all need. However, Candlelight’s upcoming season for the live-music capital of the world is more than just Mozart. Music lovers can treat themselves to enchanting evenings enveloped in the sounds of The Beatles, Rihanna, Bad Bunny, and more inside some of Austin’s most incredible settings.
Candlelight venues across Austin including St. David’s Episcopal Church, AFS Cinema and The Mansion will be illuminated by hundreds of candles for nights of smooth jazz, passionate Flamenco and neo-soul numbers. Full of history and charm, these impressive venues are all set to provide the perfect setting for this magical series of concerts.
Featured Candlelight Concerts in Austin
New Candlelight Programs
The Candlelight series has captivated audiences with classical takes on some of the greatest music from several genres. And, the popular concerts continue to break new ground as they are now set to include a dazzling new tribute to the pop icon Rihanna and the timeless hits by The Beatles.
A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
If you’re looking for a new way to celebrate spooky season, this fall you can listen to some of the most iconic Halloween songs and horror movie themes that crawl our skins every time we hear them. They’re eerie and hauntingly beautiful and have the power to enhance the emotional impact of the movie scene they accompany.
From Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Danse Macabre” to the Psycho Prelude and The Nightmare Before Christmas Medley, hear popular horror-themed songs and revisit your favorite spine-chilling moments on screen in a dimly lit room by candlelight.
Candlelight: The Best of The Beatles at The Mansion
All Beatles fans will be coming together this November to enjoy a magical night celebrating Liverpool’s pride and joy. Austin Camerata String Quartet will be reimagining the band’s most listened to songs at this dazzling Candlelight concert. Unwind to the seductive tones of “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” and tap away to the joyful notes of “Here Comes the Sun” and many more of the band’s most beloved hits while taking in the magnificence of The Mansion as it bathes in the warm glow of candlelight.
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts in Austin
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!”
“Incredible performance. We absolutely loved it❤️” – The Best of Frank Sinatra
“This was a wonderful event. From the venue to the fantastic musicians, everything was amazing!” – A Tribute to Taylor Swift
“Fantastic! Breathtaking!”- A Tribute to Coldplay
“Beautiful concert! We loved taking my parents, seeing their faces light up was marvelous!” – The Best of Frank Sinatra
“Beautiful program. Wonderful venue Lovely staff. Perfect length of performance. A perfect evening.” – Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More
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 while presenting a collection of classical music over the course of 65 mesmerizing minutes.
Whether you want to bring your friends, family, 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.