In the city’s most enchanting cultural venues, Candlelight celebrates the world’s greatest artists. Unforgettable live music at tribute concerts to pop stars like Taylor Swift and Coldplay or great composers like Vivaldi and Einaudi will transport you to an idyllic oasis of calm that we all need.
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 Coldplay, 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 Waterford
The Candlelight series is coming to illuminate Christ Church Cathedral. Talented musicians are set to dazzle audiences with awe-inspiring takes on some of your favourite music.
Candlelight: A Tribute to the Beatles
The Beatles intoxicated the ’60s music scene with their groundbreaking, psychedelic tunes and their fame certainly isn’t going anyway. Since the sixties, their popularity has endured like that of no other band and now you can hear a Candlelight tribute to their music. From ‘Here Comes The Sun’ to ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’, ‘Yesterday‘ and many more – musicians will reimagine their greatest hits in a way that you could never even imagine.
Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA
Dig out the bell bottoms, platform shoes, blue Lycra leotards and escape into the world of glitter! Candlelight pays tribute to the incredible work of one of the most influential bands in pop music: the Swedish supergroup ABBA.
After winning Eurovision in 1974 with the song ‘Waterloo’, the band quickly gained worldwide fame, and we probably all know the rest of the story. Their catchy songs talk about hope and optimism, love and heartbreak, and even touch on political themes from those times; the melodies are cheerful and at times melodramatic, and the rhythms are inventive and unexpected.
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts
The wondrous spectacle is aspellbinding 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.