In the city’s most enchanting cultural venues, Candlelight celebrates the world’s greatest artists. Unforgettable live music at tribute concerts to pop stars like Taylor Swift and Coldplay or great composers like Vivaldi and Einaudi will transport you to an idyllic oasis of calm that we all need.
What is Candlelight?
Experience the enchanting fusion of thousands of LED candles and the artistry of professionally-trained musicians with the global music series, Candlelight. Beginning with tributes to classical masters like Vivaldi and Mozart, the series continuously evolves to include contemporary icons such as Coldplay, Queen and Taylor Swift as well as Oscar-winner Hans Zimmer and Studio Ghibli musical maestro Joe Hisaishi.
Special editions for occasions like Valentine’s, summer, and Halloween cater to diverse tastes year-round, promising a Candlelight concert for everyone. No matter your choice, Candlelight creates a unique atmosphere in spectacular venues, making every one truly unforgettable.
Featured Candlelight concerts in Cedar Rapids
The modern and elegant Midnight Gem is playing host to the first Candlelight concerts in Cedar Rapids. Its spacious Grand Hall with its wooden beams and chandeliers make for the perfect backdrop to these stunning tributes by candlelight.
Candlelight: The Best of The Beatles
The Beatles intoxicated the ’60s music scene with their groundbreaking, psychedelic tunes and their fame certainly isn’t going anyway. Since the sixties, their popularity has endured like that of no other band and now you can hear a Candlelight tribute to their music. From ‘Here Comes The Sun’ to ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’, ‘Yesterday’ and many more – musicians will reimagine their greatest hits in a way that you could never even imagine.
Candlelight: Featuring Mozart, Bach, and Timeless Composers
Discover an enchanting world of classical music featuring the timeless compositions of Mozart, Bach, and other illustrious composers. The program promises a rich auditory journey through masterpieces such as Vivaldi’s vibrant Four Seasons, Bach’s intricate Goldberg Variations and Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 as well as Mozart’s delightful Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and the poignant Requiem in D Minor.
All upcoming Candlelight concerts in Cedar Rapids
The wondrous spectacle is a spellbinding experience open to all music lovers. With multiple ticket types and affordable prices, Candlelight is the experience that affords all audiences the pleasure of listening to live music in a new setting.
Doors open 30-45 minutes before the concert start time to also allow audiences the opportunity to bask in the glow of candlelight and take in the atmosphere. Performances also generally take place two or three times per evening, allowing guests the opportunity to grab dinner before or after their concert.