In the New Year, Candlelight in Belfast is set to help bust those winter blues with a series of magical tributes to some of your favourite music stars. The new concerts will feature music by rock legends like Queen, pop titans like Taylor Swift and famous groups including Coldplay and Oasis.
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 Taylor Swift
Get ready to shake it off at this sensational tribute that will put you in a lavender haze. You guessed it—Candlelight is celebrating Miss Americana’s illustrious career and impressive discography. Taking place at Central Church, you can rediscover Taylor’s biggest hits, from “Love Story” to “Anti-Hero”, recreated in the classical form. As a talented string quartet serenades you with Tay Tay’s catchy tunes, the venue will be bathed in golden candlelight, making for an unforgettable experience you won’t forget any time soon.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Known for their eclectic style and dreamy melodies, Fleetwood Mac is one of the best-selling bands in the world. They’ve gone through quite the journey, often changing musical styles and band members. Yet, we continue to love their chart-topping hits, and even sing them in the shower.
Well luckily for you, this season, you can experience their folk and soft rock tunes completely reimagined by a talented string quartet at not one, but gorgeous locations, namely St Anne’s Cathedral and Central Church. From “Dreams” to “Rhiannon”, expect all the songs you know and love. Certainly, Candlelight is bringing its trademark sea of candles to lend an ethereal glow to the evening.
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.”
“Great night. Something different to do in Belfast. Cathedral was beautiful!” – A Tribute to Queen
“Great evening. Lovely venue and brilliant music” – Tribute to Coldplay
“Fantastic evening loved every moment of the performance” – Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
“Fabulous evening. 👌” – Tribute to Queen
“Excellent music and a great night out.” – Tribute to Ennio Morricone
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.
What’s more, Candlelight continues to spread its magic to other Northern Ireland cities, including Derry. Historic and culturally significant venues across The Maiden City will be illuminated by the twinkling lights of thousands of flameless candles, as classical musicians perform iconic tunes.
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.