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Galway is a city famed for its music and music venues and now Candlelight concerts are putting their spin on classics. Clasically-trained musicians play piano, perform in string quartets and much more as thousands of candles flicker. You can hear unique renditions of songs by The Beatles, Coldplay, and other legendary artists reimagined. It’s perfect for a romantic evening a solo adventure or a chance to make special memories with family and friends.
There’s nowhere quite as special as Saint Nicholas’ Collegiate Church which hosts these spectacular Candlelight concerts. 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 LED candles.
Featured Candlelight concert in Galway
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
Saint Nicholas’ Collegiate Church welcomes a very special tribute to one of the 21st century’s most influential bands, Coldplay. The British group’s most popular hits will be reimagined in the classical form thanks to performances by the talented ConTempo String Quartet. Listen to “Yellow”, “Clocks”, and “The Scientist”, among others, at an impressive venue and discover the power of a string quartet by the light of thousands of candles.
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Candlelight Reviews
“An absolutely amazing show! The musicians were top notch! WOW
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“We surprised a friend with this event and it exceeded our expectations! It was wonderful to support such amazing local talent.”
“It was a very relaxing experience”
“If you love violins and classical music. This is the best way to go! It’s soothing to hear and listen as it calms your spirit. I would definitely recommend it to everyone!”
“Magical so beautiful and unique experience”
”Bring yourself, your partner, your friends and family for an experience you won’t forget in a hurry. This beloved concert series has wowwed audiences worldwide and with a commitment to entertaining everyone, there are options to appeal to all tastes. They’re affordable and feature tributes to music from everyone from Taylor Swift to Vivaldi with the unique compliment of thousands of flickering candles.