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.
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Candlelight Christmas concerts
Under the shimmering glow of countless candles, melodies like Silent Night and O Holy Night unfold with timeless grace. The familiar warmth of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and The First Noel fills the air, carrying whispers of nostalgia and joy. Each note seems to dance in the flicker of light, transforming cherished carols into a luminous embrace of peace and wonder.
Candlelight: 90s Unplugged
You don’t have to have been born in the ’90s to know it was an unforgettable decade for music—especially rock. Step back in time at this intimate, candlelit concert and experience the era’s greatest hits up close. The programme features cult classics from Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, No Doubt, Metallica, and more! A talented ensemble delivers these iconic songs in a stripped-down, unplugged style that truly gets under your skin.
Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings
This is your invitation to the most dazzling musical event of the season: The Best of Bridgerton. Witness a talented string ensemble elevate modern pop music—including hits like “Wrecking Ball,” “Bad Guy,” and others—into lush, classical works that define the show’s iconic sound. The setting will be bathed in the ethereal light of thousands of flickering candles, creating an atmosphere of pure, transporting romance.
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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.