In winter’s heart, these Candlelight concerts in Memphis are about to light up your evenings. With glittering tributes dedicated to some of the most incredible musicians in history, there’s something for everyone—from seasonal tributes to classical music to be enjoyed whenever. Say you like listening to movie and anime soundtracks, or Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, or like shaking it off to Taylor Swift’s best hits, the variety is endless.
Revel in the romance of the soft light of the flickering candles at gorgeous Candlelight venues in Memphis, like the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Each performance brings a magical touch to the colder months.
Imagine the enchantment of Candlelight as a gift. Elevate any occasion by extending an invitation to indulge in candlelit tributes dedicated to a diverse array of musicians. There’s something to cater to everyone’s musical preferences.
Featured Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight: A Tribute to Beyoncé
Put your “love on top” for or, rather, be “crazy in love” with a room full of candles at a stunning tribute to Beyoncé. This stadium-filling singer has sustained popularity for a long time with songs like “Irreplaceable”, “Hold Up” and many more which you will hear at this Candlelight concert. Beale Street Quartet will bring these tunes to life at the beautiful Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
Candlelight: Christmas Special ft “The Nutcracker” & More
As its story takes place on Christmas Eve, The Nutcracker is widely regarded as a holiday classic. This December, Candlelight is paying tribute to this timeless ballet as well as other iconic Christmas carols inside Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Hear “Joy to the World”, “Angels We Have Heard on High”, “Away in a Manger” performed on strings at this magnificent candlelit concert.
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight has been met with countless 5-star reviews in Memphis. Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“Excellent venue, artist and repertoire!” – A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
“It was AWESOME!!!!” – Tribute to Lauryn Hill
“Absolutely amazing beautiful experience. I’d definitely do it again! Must see and hear. Stunning!” – Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More
“I absolutely loved this experience! Would highly recommend and I will be attending other presentations in the very near future.” – A Tribute to Beyoncé
“Visually beautiful & outstanding musical performance” – Holiday Special Featuring “The Nutcracker” and More
With music echoing throughout Overton Chapel and thousands of flickering candles illuminating the room, these Memphis Candlelight concerts present a series of peaceful performances, each lasting a total of 65 mesmerizing minutes. But there are many more reasons why you shouldn’t pass up on these candlelit performances and you can read them here.
Note that for the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.