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 Kids: Music for Kids and Adults
How about walking down memory lane and revisiting some of your favourite childhood characters? Coming soon to Saint John’s Anglican Cathedral is a special tribute to the soundtracks of the movies you loved when you were young. And better yet, why not take your kids with you to introduce them to the scores of magical movies from the last few decades? Let the skilled musicians of Paradiso Strings take you on a musical journey through film history!
Candlelight: Vivaldi Four Seasons
Experience one of the most classical compositions in music history in a new light. Selections from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons are coming to the gorgeous Cathedral of St Stephen, a Gothic-style Catholic church, where you can enjoy a bit of every season in one night. It’s a beautiful classical piece that evokes a range of emotions and you won’t want to miss it. Combined with the lights of thousands of flickering candles, it makes for a wonderful spectacle you won’t forget any time soon.
Tribute to Whitney Houston
If you’re looking for an evening of contemporary music, Candlelight is also paying homage to the incomparable Whitney Houston in a stunning Brisbane venue. Saint John’s Anglican Cathedral is opening its doors to “The Voice’s” most powerful, personal, and successful hits, such as “So Emotional”, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”, “It’s Not Right but It’s Okay” and “Where Do Broken Hearts Go”. It’s a grand venue for a huge star and Candlelight’s trademark candles will add an extra touch of charm to the whole evening.
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts
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. More will surely come.
Note: For the safety of performers and the audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.