Are you looking for unique evening plans to shake up 2025 in the Steel City? You’re in luck. This season, captivating Candlelight concerts in Pittsburgh are shining a light on music’s biggest icons. Think big names like The Beatles, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé—and hear their music performed in an entirely new way for a great way to mark an entirely new year.
Taking place inside some of Pittsburgh’s most remarkable locations, such as the Gothic Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and elegant Omni William Penn Hotel, these enchanting concerts invite music lovers to hear their favorite songs in a new and unique way under the gentle flicker of candlelight.
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Featured Candlelight concerts in Pittsburgh
Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special
Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Romeo and Juliet, Titanic—some of romance’s favorite films, partly inspiring the setlist for an enchanting Candlelight tribute coming to Heinz History Center. Give in to a timeless way to celebrate the season of love as a talented string quartet works its magic on classics like “Moon River” and “My Heart Will Go On”. If you don’t feel like going the flower route this year, or need something to pair with your red roses, a Candlelight concert is the perfect complement.
Candlelight: Rock Classics
Get ready for an epic night of rock’s greatest hits performed inside a beautiful candlelit setting. Listeso String Quartet will be putting a classical spin on songs by rock legends like Aerosmith, Guns n’ Roses, Led Zeppelin, and Bon Jovi. Hear classical versions of “Life On Mars?”, “Sweet Home Alabama”, “Sweet Child o’ Mine” and more inside the jaw-droppingly exquisite Trinity Episcopal Cathedral as a sea of candles illuminates the space around you.
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Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight has been met with countless 5-star reviews since arriving in Pittsburgh.
“Wonderful and very elegant.” – Tribute to Queen
“Loved the atmosphere, the musicians were very engaging. Would definitely go again!” – Tribute to Taylor Swift
“Simply beautiful! I loved every minute.” – Tribute to Coldplay
“Our evening was absolutely amazing. We had no idea what to expect and we were completely blown away!” – Tribute to Queen
Candlelight continues to spread its magic to cities across the world, from Paris and London to NYC and even Columbus, OH. Additionally, thanks to Candlelight, magical atmospheres have been created inside some of Pittsburgh’s most beautiful venues. These dazzling tributes make for the perfect evening plan to enjoy with your friends, family, partner or all on your own, just choose the concert for you and let the wonder of Candlelight do the rest.
Thanks to the continued success of the concert series, you can sit surrounded by a sea of candles in other places not so far away from Pittsburgh, such as Dayton and Buffalo.