Candlelight concerts in Cork offer up a different night out, even if you’ve been before. The experience of your favourite songs and iconic music performed classically is enchanting, captivating and, simply, peaceful. Brilliant for any and every music lover no matter the time of the year, the popular concert series pays homage to the iconic singers, bands and composers that we all know and love, including Adele, ABBA, Coldplay, Leonard Cohen (Hallellujah), and Queen, among others. All surrounded by thousands of candles.
Taking place inside venues like Aula Maxima at University College Cork, Candlelight is a spellbinding experience. The winning combination of thousands of candles, soothing melodies, and striking architecture sets the right tone for an enchanting concert.
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen
The magical Candlelight series presents an enchanting evening fit for royalty at this spectacular Queen tribute concert. Ever since their debut in the early ’70s, the larger-than-life rock band has enamored fans all around the world with their anthemic songs, iconic music videos and flair for showmanship. From ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to ‘We Will Rock You’, their biggest hits have become staples of the rock and pop genres and have heavily influenced countless artists over the past 50 years.
Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA
Dig out the bell bottoms, platform shoes, blue Lycra leotards and escape into the world of glitter! Candlelight pays tribute to the incredible work of one of the most influential bands in pop music: the Swedish supergroup ABBA.
After winning Eurovision in 1974 with the song ‘Waterloo’, the band quickly gained worldwide fame, and we probably all know the rest of the story. Their catchy songs talk about hope and optimism, love and heartbreak, and even touch on political themes from those times; the melodies are cheerful and at times melodramatic, and the rhythms are inventive and unexpected.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen
The magical Candlelight series presents an enchanting evening fit for royalty at this spectacular Queen tribute concert. Ever since their debut in the early ’70s, the larger-than-life rock band has enamored fans all around the world with their anthemic songs, iconic music videos and flair for showmanship. From ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to ‘We Will Rock You’, their biggest hits have become staples of the rock and pop genres and have heavily influenced countless artists over the past 50 years.
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Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight has been met with countless 5-star reviews in Cork.
“Excellent concert.
The quartet played my favorite bands, the Beatles, music so well. . The setting was so relaxing.
Why aren’t all gigs like this.” – Tribute to the Beatles“A truly lovely evening. Would have loved if they had played for a second hour. One hour was too short!” – Tribute to The Beatles
“An absolutely amazing experience I cannot wait to go to my next one!” – Tribute to Adele
“Great night. Would recommend.” – Tribute to ABBA
“It was a truly beautiful experience! The musicians were super and really lovely too. I was carried away by it all. Beautiful venue and set up and a lovely atmosphere. I’m a Leonard Cohen fan and it was a wonderful evening. Thank you! Thank you too for emailing my tickets to me yesterday. 😊” – Tribute to Leonard Cohen
Illuminating over 100 major cities around the world and bringing its signature sea of candles to extraordinary venues, the Candlelight series continues to celebrate some of the greatest music of all time. Bring along some family and friends, or even enjoy a candlelit concert alone for a tranquil evening out in Cork. What’s more, why not book a table at your favourite restaurant for a pre or post-show meal?