What is Candlelight?
Experience the enchanting fusion of thousands of LED candles and the artistry of professionally-trained musicians with the global music series, Candlelight. Beginning with tributes to classical masters like Vivaldi and Mozart, the series continuously evolves to include contemporary icons such as Queen and Taylor Swift.
Special editions for occasions like Valentine’s, summer, and Halloween cater to diverse tastes year-round, promising a Candlelight concert for everyone. No matter your choice, Candlelight creates a unique atmosphere in spectacular venues, making every one truly unforgettable.
Featured Candlelight concerts in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach’s Candlelight concerts will first take place at Zeiders American Dream Theater.
Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More
Neo-Soul is a revolutionary genre that combines the most interesting elements of Soul, Blues, Jazz, Pop, Rock and much more to create iconic tunes. From Prince to Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, Erykah Badu and Childish Gambino – many of the artists we know and love today have emerged into this subgenre. Hear a history of this complex musical movement by candlelight for a truly magical evening.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings
Immerse yourself in a candlelit evening inspired by one of the most successful alternative rock bands in the world. Since releasing their debut album, Parachutes, in 2000, Coldplay has continued to be experimental with their sound and redefine the musical landscape with symphonic hits.
Whether you turn to Coldplay for easy listening or are moved by their soulful lyrics and piano-driven melodies, this Candlelight concert is ‘going back to the start’ by taking audiences on a captivating musical journey through some of the highlights from the group’s impressive discography.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
A combination of funky Halloween songs and scores from famous horror movies, the program is grotesquely good. Gory images and horrified screams will come to mind while the talented string quartet plays on. That’s not to say this uniquely chilling Candlelight performance isn’t for kids. Anybody over the age of eight can appreciate a playful tribute to Halloween’s classics.
Beware because music from The Exorcist, Ghostbusters, and Psycho, among others, features on the fear-inducing setlist. In addition, trembling attendees will hear Franz Schubert’s Der Erlkönig and Camille Saint-Saëns’s Danse Macabre.
All upcoming Candlelight concerts
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.