Snow may soon fall and winds may howl in one of Scotland’s largest and most culturally important cities but we’re not too flustered for these upcoming Candlelight concerts in Aberdeen are sure to light up our winter evenings. Featuring tributes to classical music legends like Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky, as well as contemporary stars like Taylor Swift, Queen and Coldplay, there’s a sensational performance for every music lover this holiday season.
This season’s Candlelight venues will be the historic St Machar’s Cathedral and the stunning Union Kirk, bathed in a mesmerising glow of flickering light. These unforgettable evenings invite everyone to unwind in a warm setting, sit back, and let the music sing.
Featured Candlelight concerts in Aberdeen
Candlelight: A Tribute to Oasis
With catchy lyrics and an endearing swagger, Oasis dominated the ’90s in both the UK and abroad. Britpop evokes a sense of irresistible nostalgia and now you can experience it like never before at a Candlelight concert. This tribute to the rock ‘n’roll brothers who never seemed to see eye to eye will include songs like ‘Supersonic’, ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’, ‘Champagne Supernova’ and much more, performed by Grampian String Quartet at St Machar’s Cathedral.
Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA
Don your glitziest, glitteriest apparel and get ready for a tribute to ABBA at St Machar’s Cathedral. This incredible performance pays ode to the band that brought us songs like ‘Waterloo’, ‘Chiquitita’, ‘Knowing Me Knowing You’ and ‘Super Trooper’ spectacularly. As Grampian String Quartet bring their hits to life, an electric atmosphere will unfold. Truly unforgettable!
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Candlelight Reviews
The Candlelight series has been met with outstanding 5-star reviews from guests all over the world.
“Thoroughly enjoyed the evening, setting astounding and musicians were amazing. Look forward to the next event!” – A Tribute to ABBA
“Very atmospheric… Excellent presentation 👏” – A Tribute to Oasis
“Incredible evening in a beautiful setting” – A Tribute to the Beatles
“What a wonderful evening. St Machar Cathedral looked absolutely magical in the candle light and the acoustics in the Cathedral were fantastic for the string quartet. “ – Rings and Dragons
“Amazing! Will definitely be going again. A wonderful evening.” – A Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi
After receiving major success in some of the biggest cities across the world, Candlelight has come to illuminate Aberdeen next in a series of enchanting tribute concerts, celebrating some of the best artists of modern-day and yesteryear. Performed live by first-rate musicians, you can now hear classical renditions of familiar melodies at an intimate and inviting setting.
The combination of breathtaking locations while listening to some of the most talented artists really can’t be beaten. The Candlelight concerts are the perfect experience to share with your loved ones, or they can offer an ideal 60 to 65-minute getaway from your everydayness.