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 Lansing
Candlelight will set Lansing Central United Methodist Church alight as stunning classical renditions played by the talented Listeso String Quartet resound in the historic church.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings
Immerse yourself in a candlelit evening inspired by one of the most successful alternative rock bands in the world. Since releasing their debut album, Parachutes, in 2000, Coldplay has continued to be experimental with their sound and redefine the musical landscape with symphonic hits.
Whether you turn to Coldplay for easy listening or are moved by their soulful lyrics and piano-driven melodies, this Candlelight concert is ‘going back to the start’ by taking audiences on a captivating musical journey through some of the highlights from the group’s impressive discography.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Who doesn’t remember the spine-tingling melody of ‘Tubular Bells’ from The Exorcist? Or the iconic soundtrack to The Addams Family, which perfectly captures the eccentric nature of this saga? This year, Candlelight invites you to celebrate Halloween in a unique way at a special concert with iconic film music from horror films and creepy series.
Soundtracks provide audio that makes everything even spookier, evoking a strong, and often visceral reaction in viewers, building tension and suspense. If you’re a horror fans, you can’t miss the chance to relive famous, spine-tingling movie moments in a dark room lit only by candles.
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.