Candlelight has been captivating audiences globally for numerous years with its spellbinding series of candlelit concerts. Uniquely staged in historic city venues, the series initially paid homage to classical music legends. This year, besides paying tribute to Baroque composer Vivaldi, Candlelight is also offering tributes to renowned artists like Ed Sheeran, Queen, Imagine Dragons, and others.
Thousands of candles will cast their soft radiance, crafting a unique and intimate ambiance at two iconic Candlelight venues in Rotterdam – Arminiuskerk and the majestic SS Rotterdam. These incredible concerts promise an unforgettable experience, offering a night out that stands out from the ordinary.
In search of an ideal gift that suits any occasion? Let Candlelight impress your dear ones, regardless of their musical tastes. They have the freedom to select the time, date, and genre, treating themselves to an enchanting experience that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.
Featured Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight: De vier jaargetijden van Vivaldi
A virtuoso violinist and composer, Antonio Vivaldi produced some of the most beloved pieces in the classical genre. And at Hulstkamp Gebouw this season, fans of the Venetian legend can hear captivating performances of The Four Seasons, his four-part masterpiece. Find your seat at the stunning venue and rediscover the breathtaking concertos as they’re performed in a stunning candlelit setting.
Candlelight: Coldplay meets Imagine Dragons
Welcome in the season with an epic concert that takes some of the greatest songs in recent pop rock history and recreates them in the classical format. This season, Candlelight is paying homage to Coldplay and Imagine Dragons, blending the best of both worlds for you all to enjoy. Head to the gorgeous Hulstkamp Gebouw and hear a talented string quartet reimagine “Believer”, “Radioactive”, “Clocks” and “Something Just Like This”.
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight has been met with countless 5-star reviews from all over the world. Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“Super mooi echt een aanrader!” – A Tribute to Ed Sheeran
“A wonderful concert in a great venue. Such talented musicians!” – A Tribute to Coldplay
“Wow! Beautiful music played by a quartet of very talented musicians.” – A Tribute to Coldplay
“Absolutely fantastic. Six of us attended and we all loved it. Very talented artists and an amazing venue ❤️” – A Tribute to Queen
Rotterdam Candlelight concerts offer the opportunity to relive dramatic movie scenes while listening to iconic film scores, reintroduce yourself to the songs you are already so familiar with, and to appreciate some of the city’s most breathtaking venues.
The charming concerts are perfect for romantic rendezvous, dates with friends and outings with your favourite people. Or, if you’re just looking to get lost in the sound of beautiful music in unique venues, they’re phenomenal for that too.
Please note that the candles used are flameless and images are from various Candlelight concerts around the world.