Get ready to experience the magic of live music and candles at the enchanting Candlelight series in Belfast. Whether you’re a hardcore rock fan, pop aficionado or classical music enthusiast, Candlelight has the perfect concert for you to enjoy. This season, it has added new tributes to rock legends Queen, pop diva Whitney Houston and many more, to its diverse repertoire.
Candlelight venues in Belfast like the architecturally impressive St Anne’s Cathedral and the culturally significant Titanic Belfast are lighting up for this breathtaking concert series. Listen to the music whilst enjoying the serene surrounds of a venue bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight. All you have to do is find your seat, sit back, and enjoy.
What’s more, with the trusty Candlelight gift card, finding gifts for your loved ones is now super easy. The gift card can be redeemed at any concert so the recipient can choose whichever tribute appeals to them.
Featured Candlelight Concerts in Belfast
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
Candlelight is celebrating one of the most successful pop-rock bands in the world this season. Coming to the historic St Anne’s Cathedral is a captivating tribute to Coldplay. The popular group writes uplifting hits and connects with audiences on a deeper level. Rediscover some of Coldplay’s most iconic hits from their earlier work like “Clocks” and “Fix You” to “Something Just Like This” and “My Universe”.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston is adored for her powerhouse vocals and iconic anthems. From “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” to “I Will Always Love You”, her songs explore a range of genres and have connected with audiences around the world. This season, Candlelight is paying homage to the superstar with this magnificent tribute taking place inside St Anne’s Cathedral. Arco String Quartet will be putting a classical spin on “It’s Not Right but It’s Okay”, “One Moment in Time” and many more famous songs while surrounded by a sea of twinkling candles.
Candlelight Halloween: A Haunted Evening of Classical Compositions
The spooky season is creeping ever closer and Candlelight Halloween is here to entertain. The most Halloweeny of tributes is coming to St. Anne’s Cathedral and you simply can’t afford to miss it. Hear the likes of ‘Thriller’ by Michael Jackson, ‘Tubular Bells’ from The Exorcist, the themes from Halloween, Psycho and much more by the eerie flicker of candles performed by a talented string quartet, Something wicked this way comes!
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts in Belfast
Candlelight Reviews
The Candlelight concerts have been met by countless 5-star reviews since arriving in Belfast, and guests have called it “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience.”
“Really enjoyable evening! The setting was beautiful. Looking forward to being able to get to more of these concerts.” – A Tribute to ABBA
“Great night. Something different to do in Belfast. Cathedral was beautiful!” – A Tribute to Queen
“Absolutely fantastic, really well organised, would definitely recommend to others” – A Tribute to Taylor Swift
“Could have spent the whole evening listening to these talented ladies. Amazing show.” – The Divas of Jazz
If you’re curious about whether Candlelight is for you, there are plenty of reasons to attend the captivating concert series. The varied programme alone offering everything from classical music to iconic soundtracks is pretty impressive, let alone the classically trained musicians who are so passionate about their craft. So you’re guaranteed to have a lovely evening out.
On most nights, there’ll be at least two performances, so you can choose a show that fits your schedule best. These Candlelight concerts make for the perfect mid-week treats, and give you the chance to unwind in a gorgeous setting at the weekend.
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.