The best Candlelight concerts in Columbus set 2026 aglow with a softer kind of spectacle: thousands of flames, strings that breathe, and room to exhale between notes. This year leans into quiet luxury—intimate programs, mindful pacing, and a few special editions that invite unhurried listening. New tributes and fresh arrangements hint at nights where memories form gently, one luminous chord at a time.
Taking place at venues like Columbus’ Short North Church, located in the vibrant arts district, the Candlelight series is made all the more charming. Don’t miss out on the chance to listen to spellbinding renditions of familiar songs inside spectacular spaces.
Featured Candlelight concert in Columbus
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Candlelight invites you to a “sweet wonderful” tribute to the legendary prog and folk rock British-American band, Fleetwood Mac. The band’s dreamy melodies and Stevie Nicks’ warm and rich voice really put us in a musical spell and make us connect with their music even more. “You Make Loving Fun”, “Rhiannon”, “Dreams” and “Gypsy” are only some of their hits coming to the Columbus Museum of Art. As the Listeso string quartet takes to the stage, the venue will be lit up by the twinkling lights of thousands of candles, adding to the dreamlike nature of the band’s songs.
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Get ready for an evening of pop-rock bliss as Candlelight pays tribute to two of the most successful bands of the genre—Coldplay and Imagine Dragons. Recreating some of their most epic anthems, from “Clock” and “Fix You” to “Radioactive” and “Believer”, a talented string quartet will immerse you into sweeping and emotionally resonant melodies.
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Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight has been met with countless 5-star reviews in Columbus. Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“Wonderful evening. ” – Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
“Lovely venue. Wonderful music.” – Tribute to The Beatles
“Awesome show!” – 90s Unplugged
“Absolutely amazing. The tallest was truly heartfelt.” – A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
“It was absolutely perfect!!!” – Neo-Soul Favorites
“The performers were great. I was really engaged throughout the show. I would come again.” – Queen vs. ABBA
“Loved it. What a wonderful experience.” – Tribute to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
“This was such a beautiful show.” – Tribute to Adele
After enormous success in over 100 major cities worldwide, covering a variety of genres, and delighting 1000s of audiences, the Candlelight series is bringing its candlelit charm to Columbus. Invite your friends, family, fellow music lovers, or even go on your own for a memorable evening out. What’s more, you can really make a night out of it by booking a pre or post-show dinner.
And if you want to invite friends, family, and other music lovers further afar, luckily, Candlelight performances have also spread nearby to Dayton. Add attending a candlelit show as well as brushing up on your knowledge of aviation to your Dayton bucket list.