Without a doubt, if you’re looking for a new event to discover in the city, attending a Candlelight performance in Cork is one of the best things to do for any music lover. The wildly popular concert series pays tribute to legendary bands like Queen and The Beatles, and iconic artists such as Taylor Swift and Adele, and does so in the warm glow of countless candles.
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 concert in Cork
Candlelight: Magical Movies Soundtracks
Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Candlelight invites fans of classical music to get lost in The Four Seasons—Vivaldi’s four-part masterpiece that was composed over 300 years ago. The sounds of spring, summer, winter and autumn will come to life inside the historic Chapel at Griffith College Cork as countless candles flicker away. Don’t miss out on this unique live-music experience and opportunity to celebrate one of the greatest composers of all time in an utterly enchanting Cork setting.
Candlelight: Magical Movies Soundtracks
Film buffs can avail of a unique opportunity – a trip into a nostalgic past. Hear tunes from movies like Mary Poppins, The Lion King, Mulan, Cinderella and The Little Mermaid like never before. Performed by a talented string quartet at the otherworldly Aula Maxima, it’s going to be ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ for sure!
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?