The best Candlelight concerts in Orange County feel like a gentle reset for 2026: strings play softly in the calm glow of thousands of twinkling candles. Programs keep mixing it up with new tributes and seasonal specials, so familiar songs land with a gentler touch and small surprises. From holiday sparkle to steady warmth, these nights focus on being present—no loud distractions—just slow breaths, shared glances, and memories that stick around quietly.
What’s more, if you’re looking for a great gift for that music lover friend of yours or a special anniversary gift, the handy Candlelight gift card has got your back. Valid for any Candlelight event in the U.S., the recipient can choose the concert that most speaks to them.
Featured Candlelight concerts in Orange County
29 November 2026 20:15
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
28 November 2026 17:30 + more dates
The Lido Theater
6 December 2026 18:15 + more dates
The Lido Theater
All Upcoming Candlelight concerts
29 November 2026 18:00 + more dates
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
22 November 2026 18:00 + more dates
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
13 December 2026 20:15
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
26 December 2026 16:00 + more dates
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
25 October 2026 17:30 + more dates
The Lido Theater
22 October 2026 18:15 + more dates
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
22 October 2026 18:15 + more dates
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
22 October 2026 20:30 + more dates
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
24 October 2026 18:00
Neighborhood Congregational Church
5 November 2026 20:30 + more dates
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
1 November 2026 18:00
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
1 November 2026 20:15 + more dates
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
1 November 2026 20:30
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
5 November 2026 18:15 + more dates
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
30 October 2026 18:15 + more dates
First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa
30 October 2026 20:30
First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa
1 November 2026 18:00
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
15 November 2026 19:45 + more dates
The Lido Theater
13 November 2026 20:45 + more dates
The Resort at Pelican Hill
12 November 2026 18:15 + more dates
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
13 November 2026 18:15 + more dates
The Resort at Pelican Hill
12 November 2026 20:30 + more dates
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
14 November 2026 16:00 + more dates
Yost Theater
14 November 2026 18:15 + more dates
Yost Theater
15 November 2026 17:30
The Lido Theater
19 November 2026 20:30 + more dates
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
21 November 2026 18:30
The Resort at Pelican Hill
19 November 2026 18:15 + more dates
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
20 November 2026 20:45
The Resort at Pelican Hill
20 November 2026 18:15
First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa
28 November 2026 17:30 + more dates
The Lido Theater
29 November 2026 20:15
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
12 December 2026 17:30
Neighborhood Congregational Church
6 December 2026 20:30
The Lido Theater
6 December 2026 18:15 + more dates
The Lido Theater
11 December 2026 18:15
Neighborhood Congregational Church
11 December 2026 20:30
Neighborhood Congregational Church
20 December 2026 15:45 + more dates
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
20 December 2026 18:00
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
19 December 2026 18:00
First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa
19 December 2026 16:00
Yost Theater
Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight continues to light up Orange County with its signature sea of candles and receives countless five-star reviews in the process.
“The experience was above no other. To listen to melodies without vocals is purely musically.” – Tribute to Whitney Houston, November 16
“Beautiful performance Beautiful location Beautiful experience” – Tribute to Whitney Houston, November 16
“First time attending and we had such an amazing time! The artists are so talented! We can’t wait to attend more shows!” – Tribute to Luis Miguel, November 15
“It was amazing, we so enjoyed our first experience… the female quartet was so impressive and talented!” – Coldplay & Imagine Dragons, November 13
“It was beautiful and very relaxing. I would like to attend more at the Nixon library.” – Coldplay & Imagine Dragons, November 13
Candlelight Locations in Orange County
Candlelight concerts in Orange County are held at the Richard Nixon Library & Museum in Yorba Linda, The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, Rose Center Theater in Westminster, and other select venues. From the grand, historic architecture and lush gardens of the Nixon Library to the coastal luxury of The Ritz-Carlton and the modern acoustics of local theaters, each setting provides a distinct and unforgettable candlelit concert experience.
Reasons to go to Candlelight
There are several reasons to attend Candlelight concerts, beginning with the spellbinding glow of candles that turn each venue into a dreamlike space where music feels even more powerful. The settings themselves, often chosen for their beauty or cultural significance, provide the perfect backdrop and elevate the atmosphere. With programs that seamlessly blend classical works and modern favorites, every performance offers something fresh yet familiar, while the intimate scale allows audiences to feel fully immersed in a moving, one-of-a-kind experience.