The year is racing past but Candlelight in Galway is making these changes feel a lot sweeter and easier to handle. Offering more tributes to some of the most successful acts in music like Coldplay, Vivaldi and Adele, alongside performances of famed soundtracks, every music lover can unwind to popular melodies at some of the city’s best venues.
This season, prepare to be swept away by a candlelit Saint Nicholas’ Collegiate Church. Founded in 1320, it sits in the heart of Galway and it’s the largest Medieval parish church in continuous use in Ireland. Now, it glows with otherworldly music and a room illuminated by the golden glow of thousands of flameless candles.
Looking for a gift? The Candlelight gift card ticks all the right boxes: live music, enchanting experience, central location, plenty of times and dates to choose from. However, not so great if loud and busy is their thing.
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Featured Candlelight concert in Galway
Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More
Birdsong, thunderstorms, and biting winds—Vivaldi’s four-part masterpiece masterfully captures the defining sounds and images of each season. Now, fans of the Venetian composer can look forward to hearing selections from The Four Seasons performed at Aula Maxima, University of Galway. Plus, the musicians will present works by Massenet, Richter, and Piazzolla, making for an evening filled with moving melodies.
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
For Galway’s dancing and killer queens, Candlelight is bringing a captivating tribute to Aula Maxima at the University of Galway. Recreating ABBA and Queen’s most iconic hits, from “Waterloo” to “Bohemian Rhapsody”, the popular concert series will take audiences on a musical journey through some of the most iconic hits of the ’70s and ’80s. Hear your favourite songs reinterpreted by the musicians of Contempo String Quartet at a unique venue bathed by candlelight!
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Candlelight Reviews in Galway
“A thoroughly enjoyable evening. Such talented musicians led by the very witty André (or something like that). 4 instruments made to sound like 8.” – Tribute to Film Composer
“Great performance. Super music and fantastic playing of classical music.
Beautiful atmosphere with candles” – Tribute to Vivaldi
“It was my second candlelight concert for sure not last. great fun” – Tribute to Timeless Love Songs
“Excellent concert performance in a beautiful historic setting. As the lead member said, how could you not love the 1970’s / 1980’s music of ABBA and Queen when our kids are signing their songs in this day and age!” – Tribute to Queen Vs ABBA
From the diverse programme to the atmosphere, there are plenty of reasons to attend Candlelight in Galway. Bring yourself, your partner, your friends and family for an experience you won’t forget in a hurry. This beloved concert series has wowed audiences worldwide and with a commitment to entertaining everyone, there are options to appeal to all tastes.