Candlelight invites Edinburgh to experience breathtaking live music performances in some of the city’s most magical locations. From legendary classical composers like Ludovico Einaudi to iconic hit makers including Queen and Taylor Swift, these stunning tribute concerts are paying homage to some of music’s biggest stars in a spectacular candlelit setting.
The talented musicians will serenade you with melodic tunes at stunning Candlelight venues in Edinburgh including the historic St Mary’s Cathedral and the elegant Nicolson Square, as you’re surrounded by thousands of twinkling candles.
You don’t have to spend hours and hours queuing up in the shops to secure meaningful gifts for your loved ones. With the Candlelight gift card, getting the perfect gift is only a click away. Best of all, it is valid for any Candlelight concert in the city or in the UK.
Featured Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight: Christmas Movie Soundtracks
Much like Kevin in Home Alone, this December, we’re “rocking around the Christmas tree” and enjoying the holiday season. And besides the usual festivities, you can also look forward to a captivating Candlelight tribute to some of the most iconic Christmas movie soundtracks, including “Glasgow Theme” from Love Actually and “The Maestro” from The Holiday.
They’ve become Christmas classics for a reason. These holiday films bring forth cherished memories and frankly, sometimes paint a much happier picture of what it’s like to spend the holidays with our families. So, if you want to experience their soundtracks in a new light, head to St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral and hear them recreated by a talented string quartet amid a sea of flickering candles.
Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
For fans of classic rock, you can experience The Fab Four’s most iconic hits “with a little help from Candlelight”. Don’t worry—although we’ve heard them covered by thousands of bands across the world, this season, they’re being reimagined by a classically trained string quartet. If you want to hear “Hey Jude”, “I Want to Hold your Hand” and “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” among other beloved songs, the historic Merchants Hall is opening its doors to this unique performance that you won’t want to miss out on.
Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay
Coldplay is one of the most successful bands in music history, selling out stadiums and arenas across the world thanks to their unique and dreamy sound. And if you couldn’t see them during their Music of the Spheres World Tour, fear not. You can still feel their presence and listen to their catchy songs reinterpreted in the classical form. A string quartet will serenade you at The Merchants Hall with their renditions of “Clocks”, “Shiver”, “Paradise” and “A Sky Full of Stars”, as they’re surrounded by thousands of gleaming LED candles.
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts in Edinburgh
Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight concerts have been met with countless 5-star reviews, and guests have called it “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience.”
“Superb performance by the quartet and the venue was perfect.” – Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
“The venue and musicians were amazing! This was the highlight of our trip to Edinburgh!” – A Tribute to Queen
“Best night of my life” – A Tribute to Taylor Swift
These enchanting musical evenings, taking place in atmospheric venues all over Edinburgh, bring their own special charm to the occasion. Whether it’s a string quartet putting a sonorous spin on a film score or a pianist recreating a pop hit, you’ll be in for a treat if you choose to attend Candlelight this season.
There are typically two back-to-back 60-65-minute performances taking place each evening, so you can choose whichever best fits your schedule.
Note: For the safety of the audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.