Illuminated by thousands of flickering candles, the Candlelight series has lit up over 170 cities around the world. These live music tributes to music’s biggest stars have garnered rave reviews for their atmospheres, musicians, programmes and more. So if you’re still on the fence, we’ve rounded up some pretty compelling reasons why you should go to a Candlelight concert in Edinburgh.
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Candlelight Reviews in Edinburgh
Thanks to their ambience, set lists and more, these concerts have received countless five-star reviews that are available to view on the Candlelight marketplace.
“Beautiful setting, talented musicians.” – Best of Bridgerton, 12 October
“A very special performance in a wonderful venue.” – Tribute to Taylor Swift, 27 January
“Very much enjoyed it! The quartet was wonderful.” – Tribute to Adele, 19 December
“Absolutely loved it!!!! What a truly magical experience” – Tribute to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, 2 February
Six more reasons to attend Candlelight
The musicians are fantastic
String quartets, pianists, orchestras, jazz bands and more — Candlelight’s musicians are varied and incredibly talented. They’ve got hundreds of hours of experience under their belt and have performed in many of Edinburgh’s finest venues and beyond. Sit back, relax and immerse yourself in the melodies and notes of live music performed by fabulous musicians.
The atmosphere created by candlelight
Candlelight has transformed a number of Edinburgh’s most remarkable settings into glowing live music venues, from The Grand Hall and Pianodrome at Edinburgh’s Old Royal High to St Mary’s Cathedral and The Caves. Thousands of twinkling candles surround the musicians, transforming these spaces and more into the perfect setting to unwind to live music.
Check out all Candlelight venues in Edinburgh here.
Classical music is always a highlight
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Tchaikovsky’s famous ballets are some of the timeless compositions that have been performed at Candlelight in Edinburgh. Since the beginning, the concert series’ mission has been to make classical music accessible to all. Performed by talented musicians over the course of 60-65 minutes, these concerts are a great introduction to the world of classical music.
Contemporary music shines too
It’s not all classical — Candlelight also pays tribute to modern-day hit makers, rock legends, pop groups and more. We’re talking stars like Taylor Swift, Radiohead, Queen and Coldplay. And not forgetting iconic film soundtracks curated by the likes of Joe Hisaishi for Studio Ghibli. No matter your music taste, there’s truly a Candlelight concert for everyone.
Music stories that inspire
It’s not all just enchanting live music performances (okay, maybe it is), but in between performances, musicians are known to share fun facts and anecdotes about the music they’re playing. They might share a titbit about the commercial performance of a song, or maybe something about the inspiration behind a popular album. Because of this, music fans often walk away from the experience learning something new about their favourite artist or composer.
Candlelight loves to get seasonal
Throughout the year, Candlelight presents a host of new and exciting shows to celebrate the seasons. In February, there’s a selection of Valentine’s Day concerts that journey through the sounds of iconic love songs. Come October, expect several shows dedicated to the spooktastic tunes of Halloween. And of course, in December, there are multiple concert tributes devoted to Christmastime.
FAQs
Is there a dress code?
No, there’s no dress code at Candlelight concerts, but smart causal is recommended.
What is Candlelight Photo?
Some selected shows have the option of Candlelight Photo. It’s a professional photography service that can be purchased at checkout or at the venue.
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