Looking for a unique new plan to enjoy in the city this year? If so, Candlelight concerts in Cork are one of the best things to do for any music lover. The popular concert series pays homage to the iconic singers, bands and composers that we all know and love, including Adele, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Vivaldi. Add countless candles to the performances, and you’ve got an evening that’ll stay with you long after the show comes to an end.
Taking place inside venues like the historic Chapel at Griffith 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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Featured Candlelight concerts in Cork
Candlelight: Timeless Love Songs (Valentine’s Special)
We ‘”Can’t Help Falling In Love” with Candlelight, especially with this gorgeous candlelit tribute coming to Cork this February. Experience the enchantment of live music surrounded by the warm glow of thousands of candles inside the historic Chapel at Griffith College Cork. Timeless love songs like “A Thousand Years,” “Shallow,” and “My Heart Will Go On” come to life thanks to Munster String Quartet and the magic of Candlelight.
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 the Beatles
Sometimes, all you need is love with a sprinkle of magic so Candlelight has got just the tribute for you this November. Coming to The Chapel at Griffith College Cork is a captivating concert that will recreate the best hits by perhaps THE most successful band in music history; we’re talking about The Beatles of course!
Between selling over 600 million albums worldwide, influencing countless emerging artists and being one of the pioneers of the counterculture movement, they’ve cemented their name and legacy for many generations to come. Now you can hear some of their most popular hits, including “Blackbird”, “Yesterday”, “Hey Jude”, and “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” in a gorgeous candlelit setting.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
You need ‘Something Just Like This’! Explore an incredible tribute to world-famous band Coldplay at the beautiful Aula Maxima, University College of Cork. Hear hits like ‘Paradise’, ‘A Sky Full Of Stars’, ‘Hymn For the Weekend’, ‘Yellow’ and much more as a phenomenal string quartet reimagines these timeless tunes.
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Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight has been met with countless 5-star reviews in Cork. Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“Superb evening, talented musicians, beautiful music, amazing venue and a fantastic crew at The Chapel, Griffith College Cork.” – A Tribute to the Beatles
“An absolutely amazing musical experience tonight!! Congrats to the wonderful musicians and ushers etc who made the night so special.” – U2’s Best Works
“Fantastic, moving and atmospheric. So glad these events are in Cork.” – A Tribute to Taylor Swift
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?