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Talented musicians and Candlelight Brisbane’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 of live music in Brisbane. With tributes to artists like Taylor Swift and Adele, and performances celebrating classical music composers such as Vivaldi coming to Brisbane, there’s a candlelit performance for every kind of music lover.
The Gothic Revival style St John’s Cathedral is only one of the many Candlelight venues in Brisbane 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: Best of Anime Soundtracks
Anime enchants audiences on every continent with charming visuals, exciting storylines and, of course, magnificent soundtracks. Now you can hear some of your favourites by candlelight as a string quartet remagines these famous tunes at St. John’s Cathedral. Hear music from the likes of Attack on Titan, Dragonball Z, Sailor Moon and Demon Slayer all by the magical glow of candlelight.
Candlelight: 90’s Unplugged on Strings
Who doesn’t love the nineties? It was a fantastic time for music, from grunge to Britpop and plenty of memorable ballads too. An ode to this fantastic era is coming to Brisbane and you simply can’t afford to miss it. Hear tributes to The Cranberries, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Jeff Buckley, Nirvana and Oasis plus much more at Saint John’s Anglican Cathedral performed by a string quartet. Fans of the nineties simply can’t afford to miss it!
Candlelight Ballet: Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake & More
What could be more enthralling than a Candlelight concert dedicated to Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake? Well, Candlelight has incorporated ballet into this concert and it’s something seriously special! Hear some of the renowned Russian composer’s greatest compositions from Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and much more. Ballet dancers will swirl, twirl and pirouette as thousands of candles flicker, creating the most spectacular atmosphere.
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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
“Amazing experience! I will be coming back again for sure 🕯️” — Tribute to Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
“Wonderful experience!” – Tribute to Coldplay
With thousands 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, film scores and more.
Still need some convincing? We’ve rounded up some of our top reasons why you should go to one of these enchanting Candlelight concerts in Brisbane.
Note: For the safety of performers and the audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.