Candlelight concerts are entertaining thousands of people in cities across the world every week. Its winning combination of talented musicians performing a wide array of music programs in some of the world’s most unique and historic buildings illuminated by a sea of candles is hard to beat. And now, its glow is spreading to Poughkeepsie because everybody should be able to enjoy music in a new light.
What is Candlelight?
Candlelight is a series of concerts that are all performed by classically-trained musicians. Solo pianists, string quartets and other musical ensembles take to the stage to envelop and enchant audiences with a rich tapestry of sound all while hundreds—sometimes thousands—of LED candles flicker and twinkle and cast light onto the walls. It’s almost as if the flameless light magically dances to the notes being played.
Gone is the production element and from behind the studio effects, your favorite songs resound as you’ve never heard them before. It’s a sight and sound to behold, and one that you’ll want to experience again and again.
Poughkeepsie’s first Candlelight concerts
The Candlelight series is coming to Poughkeepsie to illuminate the Living Water Church. Inspired by pieces by timeless composers to songs by modern-day icons, these intimate performances will take on some of the greatest music of all time.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
The Candlelight series invites everyone to experience Miss Americana’s chart-topping hits in a new light surrounded by the glow of hundreds of flickering candles.
Swifties know Taylor’s poetic lyrics and catchy melodies all too well. From the innocence present in her early works defined by simple harmonies and the Baby Taylor guitar to the synth-pop songs on Midnights, Taylor Swift has wholeheartedly given fans an honest insight into the life of a music icon.
Relive some of T-Swizzle’s most memorable eras and captivating beats at this one-of-a-kind tribute concert.
Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring “The Nutcracker” and More
Ring in the holiday season with an enchanting Candlelight concert celebrating the spellbinding songs made to celebrate the cheery festive season.
As the colder months roll in, nothing warms the soul more than listening to a song sprinkled with a little Christmas magic. From the spellbinding compositions heard in The Nutcracker to typical festive carols like Hark the Herald Angels Sing, these songs stoke the fires of nostalgia and help keep the Christmas spirit alive.
This holiday season, be dazzled by breathtaking live music as one of the city’s most incredible venues lights up like a Christmas tree thanks to the magical glow of candlelight.
The wondrous spectacle is a spellbinding experience open to all music lovers. With multiple ticket types and affordable prices, Candlelight is the experience that affords all audiences the pleasure of listening to live music in a new setting.
Doors open 30-45 minutes before the concert start time to also allow audiences the opportunity to bask in the glow of candlelight and take in the atmosphere. Performances also generally take place two or three times per evening, allowing guests the opportunity to grab dinner before or after their concert. It’s a night out unlike any other.