The year is slipping away in fast motion and do we need a little break! Luckily, the upcoming Candlelight concerts in Edinburgh offer the perfect escapism for those long days of hard work. Paying tribute to the most celebrated artists in music and iconic soundtracks from your favourite films and TV series, including Bridgerton, there is something for every music lover.
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: Best of Bridgerton on Strings
Dear reader, you’re invited to the event of the season — a dazzling candlelit tribute to the songs heard in Netflix’s hit show Bridgerton. Amid a sea of twinkling candles, a string quartet will be working their magic on iconic hits inside Ghillie Dhu. Take your seat amid a sea of twinkling candles and enjoy an enchanting evening of live music this season.
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.