With the new year comes new opportunities to experience live music in a new light thanks to Candlelight concerts in Brisbane. Amid sea of candles, classical musicians perform spellbinding tributes to artists like Taylor Swift and Queen alongside classical masterpieces by composers like Vivaldi. Each candlelit concert offers a cosy, one-of-a-kind setting to enjoy beloved songs in a whole new way.
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 Valentine’s concerts
What’s the season of love without our favourite love songs and cheesy romantic films? This February, Candlelight is hosting a series of enchanting tributes to songs in iconic romcoms and love-dovey classics, from Love Actually and A Star Is Born to Titanic. Inside Saint John’s Anglican Cathedral, “Can’t Help Falling in Love”, “Shallow”, “Your Song” and many more timeless tunes will be performed by Paradiso Strings while thousands of candles twinkle away.
Candlelight Ballet: Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake & More
St. John’s Cathedral is opening its storied doors for an enchanting evening of ballet. Featuring timeless Tchaikovsky compositions from Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker, three ballet dancers will glide and twirl accompanied by the talented musicians of the Chromatica ensemble. Rediscover the Swan Lake Scene Pas de Deux, Dance of the Reed Flutes, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and more, as you’re surrounded by thousands of twinkling candles.
Candlelight: Vivaldi Four Seasons
Vivaldi’s innovative works have enchanted audiences for centuries and have become staples of classical music. And this season, Paradiso Strings will be working their magic on the Italian composer’s four-part masterpiece, The Four Seasons, while surrounded by a sea of twinkling candles at Cathedral of St Stephen. Listen to the sounds of winter, spring, summer, and autumn, including thunderstorms and birds chirping, being brought to life at this enchanting performance.
Candlelight: Bowie to Pink Floyd – Rock Ballads Tribute
Experience the brilliance of rock ballads in a unique and intimate atmosphere, where the magic of a live, multi-sensory experience unfolds in the enchanting Saint John’s Anglican Cathedral. Enjoy the iconic soundscapes of legendary rock bands, from Guns n’ Roses to Pink Floyd, Oasis and more, as Paradiso Strings passionately brings legendary tracks by rock bands to life. Fans of this groundbreaking band can’t afford to miss it!
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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!”
“The whole experience was incredible! From start go finish! Would highly recommend 😍🙌🏻” – A Tribute to Taylor Swift
“They really embraced the history and style of each song. They engaged the audience. It was a true tribute – it was amazing!” – Tribute to Queen at The Meeting Hall
“Fantastic 🤗” – Tribute to Coldplay and Imagine Dragons
“I thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance and the performance. I have booked for more.” – Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
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.