In the city’s most enchanting cultural venues, Candlelight celebrates the world’s greatest artists. Unforgettable live music at tribute concerts to pop stars like Taylor Swift and Coldplay or great composers like Vivaldi and Einaudi will transport you to an idyllic oasis of calm that we all need.
What is Candlelight?
Experience the enchanting fusion of thousands of LED candles and the artistry of professionally-trained musicians with the global music series, Candlelight. Beginning with tributes to classical masters like Vivaldi and Mozart, the series continuously evolves to include contemporary icons such as Coldplay, Queen and Taylor Swift as well as Studio Ghibli musical maestro Joe Hisaishi.
Special editions for occasions like Valentine’s, summer, and Halloween cater to diverse tastes year-round, promising a Candlelight concert for everyone. No matter your choice, Candlelight creates a unique atmosphere in spectacular venues, making every one truly unforgettable.
Featured Candlelight concerts in Gloucester
The Candlelight series is illuminating Gloucester with a collection of spectacular tributes taking place at Blackfriars Priory—a striking landmark in the heart of the city. Immerse yourself in an evening of music and magic at an intimate performance bathed in the glow of hundreds of flickering candles.
Candlelight: 90’s Unplugged on Strings
Take a trip into the land of nostalgia with a Candlelight tribute to the ’90s. From ‘Zombie’ by The Cranberries to ‘Under the Bridge’ by Red Hot Chili Peppers and ‘Hallelujah’ by Jeff Buckley to ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ by Nirvana, you’ll hear the best of the era. A talented string quartet will bring you back to the days when ‘cool’ wasn’t a thing and ‘da bomb’ and ‘booyah’ were all the rage at Blackfriars Priory.
All Upcoming Candlelight concerts
The wondrous spectacle is a spellbinding experience open to all music lovers. With multiple ticket types and affordable prices, Candlelight is the experience that affords all audiences the pleasure of listening to live music in a new setting.
Doors open 30-45 minutes before the concert start time to also allow audiences the opportunity to bask in the glow of candlelight and take in the atmosphere. Performances also generally take place two or three times per evening, allowing guests the opportunity to grab dinner before or after their concert.
Candlelight: it’s a night out unlike any other.