Talented musicians and Candlelight’s signature sea of candles continue to shine a unique light on some of the greatest music of all time. Discover these captivating Candlelight concerts for a one-of-a-kind evening out in Brisbane. With tributes to the likes of Hans Zimmer, Vivaldi, and Adele coming to Brisbane, there’s a candlelit performance for every kind of music lover.
The Gothic Revival style St John’s Cathedral and the heritage-listed Brisbane City Hall are only some of the selected venues that offer the perfect backdrop to such concerts. Whether on your own, with a mate, a group of friends, or a special someone, there’s a Candlelight concert to entertain everybody.
Surprise your favourite person or friend with a Candlelight gift card. The perfect present for any occasion, take a look below to see what’s coming up and which classical concert is destined to move them this year.
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Featured Candlelight Concerts in Brisbane
Candlelight: Tribute to Daft Punk at St. John’s Cathedral
Send yourself on a sonic journey ‘Around The World’ at a Candlelight concert dedicated to Daft Punkhoster by the magnificent St. John’s Cathedral in Brisbane. The Paradiso string quartet will play classics including ‘One More Time’, ‘Get Lucky’ and ‘Digital Love’, reimagined to fit classical instruments. This event offers a unique opportunity to rediscover the duo’s legacy and futuristic soundscapes.
Candlelight Ballet: Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and more
Step into something completely different and more magical than you could ever imagine as Candlelight Ballet sets its sights on Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and more. Pirouette toward a magical evening at the aptly named Princess Theatre of Brisbane and let the graceful movements of ballet dancers bring Tchaikovsky’s timeless compositions to life. As the Paradiso Strings string quartet fills the air with the delicate strains of Swan Lake, ballet dancers will bring even more enchantment to the night.
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Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight has been met with countless 5-star reviews since arriving in Brisbane. Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“Surreal to hear that music in such grand surroundings. All in all the musicians were tremendous as was an evening out these days! 5 Stars” — Tribute to Queen at St. John’s Cathedral
“Wow wow wow! What an amazing experience! Having never been to an event like this I didn’t know what to expect and we all thoroughly enjoyed it!” — Hans Zimmer’s Best Works
“Absolutely magical , such a gorgeous location , more amazing than I had imagined. And the talent was just delightful” — Hans Zimmer’s Best Works
“World-class performers, beautiful ambience in a Cathedral setting, very well-organised event….a special evening….” — Best of Joe Hisaishi
“Amazing experience! I will be coming back again for sure 🕯️” — Tribute to Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
With hundreds of candles encircling the musicians on stage and swaying to the sound of their instruments, Candlelight elevates the listening experience to new heights. It’s one that needs to be seen to be believed. Intimate and extraordinary atmospheres have been created at some of the city’s most beautiful and unique venues to celebrate some of the world’s most iconic artists. More will surely come.
Note: For the safety of performers and the audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.