The Candlelight series is returning to Memphis and invites visitors to experience familiar tunes in a new light at one of these captivating concerts. From Vivaldi to Taylor Swift tributes, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Performing at Overton Chapel, a beautiful 1960s A-frame building located near Overton Square, talented musicians will take to the stage enchanting your eyes and ears. All you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy.
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Featured Candlelight Concerts
Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
If you’re a fan of classical music, you’ll love this first tribute concert honoring one of classical music’s superstars, Vivaldi. The Italian composer is broadly recognized for his violin concertos Four Seasons, inspired by the seasonal changes in his hometown of Mantua. This season, you can relive Vivaldi’s music performed by first-rate musicians of the Listeso String Quartet.
Expect to hear a few more compositions by artists in the likes of Astor Piazzolla and Jules Massenet. The combination of heavenly classical music, the stunning Overton Chapel and the warm and gentle glow of hundreds of candles, will make for a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t forget any time soon.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and More
Get ready to be rocked at this mesmerizing tribute to Queen at Overton Chapel. Listeso String Quartet will be giving Queen’s biggest hits a classical makeover at this Candlelight concert that’s sure to be a kind of magic for fans of the rock band. Sit back and hear songs like Under Pressure, We Are The Champions and I Want To Break Free while bathing in the flickering glow of candlelight.
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
This magnificent tribute to the ingenious film composer Hans Zimmer is coming to Overton Chapel this summer. As hundreds of glowing candles illuminate this impressive venue, you’ll hear scores from iconic movies including Dunkirk, Inception, The Lion King and Pirates of the Caribbean performed by Listeso String Quartet. Movie buffs and music lovers won’t want to miss out on this unforgettable Candlelight concert that’s set to pay homage to one of Hollywood’s most esteemed composers.
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight has been met with countless 5-star reviews from all over the USA. Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“Simply AMAZING!!” – A Tribute to Queen
“A wonderful program by the Musicians! The introductions were short and sweet, and direct. The length of the program was perfect.” – The Best of Joe Hisaishi
“This was my first experience and it was absolutely AMAZING!!! I can’t wait for the next event.” – Legends of R&B
With music echoing throughout Overton Chapel and hundreds of flickering candles illuminating the room, these Memphis Candlelight concerts present a series of peaceful performances, each lasting a total of 65 mesmerizing minutes.
Note that for the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.