While the pages of the calendar are turning at lightning speed, Candlelight concerts in Long Island continue to shine a new light on our favorite music. The best Candlelight concerts in Long Island feature tributes to Vivaldi and Coldplay, which are some of the most popular performances in the city. New classical music tributes are released every season, offering fresh and exciting experiences year-round. Amid thousands of twinkling candles, talented musicians put a classical spin on iconic pop hits, rock classics, and more—creating unforgettable evenings filled with music, atmosphere, and magic.
Spectacular venues, including Guild Hall, set the picturesque scene for these magnificent concerts. This series of spellbinding candlelit concerts will pay tribute to the likes of ABBA, Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, and Taylor Swift.
Featured Candlelight concerts in Long Island
Candlelight: From Bach to The Beatles
Immerse yourself in a magical evening of music at the CM Performing Arts Center with Candlelight: From Bach to The Beatles. The talented Highline String Quartet will take you on a journey from Bach’s timeless classics to beloved Beatles hits like “Hey Jude” and “Here Comes the Sun”—all performed under the warm glow of candlelight. Don’t miss this unique blend of classical and pop favorites in one of Long Island’s most enchanting venues!
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
What better way than to spend an evening listening to a beautiful string quartet reimagine Fleetwood Mac’s classics. Whether you prefer the soulful ballads of, “Landslide”, the bouncier, “Go Your Own Way”, or the mystery of “Gold Dust Woman”, this candlelit concert has something for everyone. It’s a soulful, unforgettable evening perfect for music lovers and romantics alike.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
The moon hangs as a thin crescent, the air bites with a bone-chilling cold, and the wind howls through every draft in your home… Spooky season has arrived, and it’s time to keep your wits about you. Hosted in the old (haunted?) Guild Hall, the Listeso Quartet will be illuminated by hundreds of candles, bringing spooky favorites like “Thriller,” the “Stranger Things” theme, “This Is Halloween,” “Ghostbusters,” and more to life. Experience 60 minutes of hauntingly beautiful music in one of Long Island’s most atmospheric venues.
Guild Hall: the cultural heart of the East End
Founded in 1931, Guild Hall is a haven for the arts. They regularly host theater productions and concerts, and the building is home to a permanent collection of over 2,400 artworks. In fact, pieces by famous artists including Jackson Pollock, George Bellows and Lynda Benglis have all been exhibited here. Thanks to the venue’s state-of-the-art facilities and amazing acoustics, the hall also provides the perfect setting for live music performances by candlelight.
All upcoming Candlelight concerts in Long Island
This season, historic settings will open their doors for this series of unforgettable concerts by Candlelight. As temperatures heat up outside, take refuge inside this gorgeous location and unwind to the soothing sounds of a string quartet. And, if your still undecided we have rounded up reasons to attend so you can make your mind up.
Each concert takes place over the course over 60-65 minutes and doors open one hour before the concert show time.