Warmer days are on the way, and Candlelight concerts in Edinburgh continue to shine inside the city’s most remarkable venues. These glowing concerts are a series of tributes to music’s brightest stars, from Coldplay and Taylor Swift to Vivaldi and Bach. Performed by classically trained musicians amid a sea of twinkling candles, the magical performances make for an enchanting evening of live music and light.
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.
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Featured Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Experience some of Taylor Swift’s most memorable eras at a Candlelight concert that celebrates her country music moments, synth-pop tracks, and more. Belford Strings, a skilled ensemble, will perform “Love Story”, “Anti-Hero”, “Wildest Dreams”, and many more of the icon’s popular songs. And while it’s hard to beat Taylor’s famous lyrics and versatile voice, hearing her songs in the classical form at St Mary’s Cathedral is another extraordinary way to experience her music.
Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA
ABBA is one of the most famous and beloved bands in music history, winning over music fans thanks to the universal themes in their songs and catchy beats. And if you want to experience their music in a new way—beyond blasting it in your car or relying on it for karaoke night—you can still feel their talent and listen to their amazing songs reinterpreted in the classical form. A string quartet will serenade you at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral with their renditions of “SOS”, “Shiver”, “Knowing Me, Knowing You” and “Fernando”, among others, 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.”
“Magical experience , an amazing quartet.” – Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
“INCREDIBLE” – Tribute to Joe Hisaishi
“Beautiful music in a spectacular cathedral. Excellent event.” – Tribute to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
“Loved the concert. The performance was so surreal and the venue was so beautiful.” – 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.
The Candlelight series is also illuminating other cities, so if one day you find yourself crossing the Brig O’Balgownie ready to explore one of the UK’s oldest cities, Aberdeen, or even head down to Newcastle, you can also add a spectacular candlelit concert to your list of things to do there.
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.