New year, new Candlelight concerts in Derry! These performances will give you a little bit of everything throughout 2025, from timeless compositions and contemporary hits to iconic soundtracks and special seasonal events. It is a diverse and captivating musical journey for all attendees.
These mesmerising tributes are set to take over the imposing St. Columb’s Cathedral. Within the historic walls of this stunning cathedral, music meets a sea of LED-candles, creating an incomparable atmosphere.
So, why not celebrate with a Candlelight concert? Birthdays, Christmas, Valentine’s Day – it’s a constant battle to keep up with gifts and occasions but with Candlelight it isn’t. Give the gift of a stunning performance and the recipient can choose an event that suits them. Simple and so thoughtful!
Featured Candlelight concerts
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
Candlelight is bringing a powerful Coldplay tribute concert featuring the world-famous band’s most iconic hits to Derry. Known for their thrilling performances, alternative rock and synth-pop songs, and the distinctiveness of their collective sound, hear some of Coldplay’s most beloved songs, including “Clocks”, “Paradise”, My Universe” and “Adventure of a Lifetime” at St Columb’s Cathedral.
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Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight has been met with countless 5-star reviews since arriving in Derry. Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!
“Beautiful venue and great music, thank you 😊” – A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
“Absolutely amazing experience, and such talented musicians, will definitely be going again” – A Tribute to Coldplay
“The Aria Quartet played extremely well. There was a wonderful atmosphere, the whole experience was amazing.” – A Tribute to Queen
“Brilliant musicians. Unbelievable location.” – Friday the 13th Special
“Lovely atmosphere, amazing artists. Very talented. Was lovely and warm inside and the candles everywhere was gorgeous. Well organized with helpful and friendly staff at the door.” – A Tribute to ABBA
Don’t miss out on elevating the musical experience to new, dreamy heights. The sight of thousands of flickering candles is a wondrous spectacle bathing Derry’s most stunning venues. Go on a musical journey while you sit back and savour the stunning atmosphere that surrounds you!
The Candlelight series takes place twice each night with two back-to-back 60-minute performances and doors will open an hour prior to each show.
Note that for the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.