Candlelight presents year-round captivating musical tributes, constantly expanding its diverse repertoire as new classical music tributes are released every season. These enchanting concerts, bathed in the warm glow of thousands of flickering candles, bring beloved compositions and hits to life. Music enthusiasts can discover the best Candlelight concerts in Dublin, featuring some of the most popular tributes in the city – from romantic Valentine’s Day classics to contemporary favorites by Coldplay and Ed Sheeran, spanning multiple styles and genres.
Taking place inside unique Candlelight venues in Dublin such as the enormous O’Reilly Theatre and historic St Andrew’s Parish Church, these unforgettable evenings invite everyone to sit back and unwind to sensational classical music.
For those of you looking for a last-minute gift, or something memorable to gift your loved ones on special occasions, give the gift of live music this season thanks to the Candlelight gift card.
Featured Candlelight Concerts in Dublin
Candlelight: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen
The popular concert series is also paying homage to the legendary Leonard Cohen this season. Although the sensational singer/songwriter, poet and novelist started his music career in the late 1960s, Cohen’s deep voice, moving lyrics, and unique blend of folk, rock and later on jazz and world music, immediately won audience’s hearts and have made him one of the beloved artists in the world.
Hear his stirring melodies including classical renditions of “So Long, Marianne”, “Hallelujah” and “Everybody Knows” performed by the talented Avoca Strings Quartet at St Andrew’s Parish Church and The O’Reilly Theatre.
A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
As flickering candlelight fills the space, a string quartet brings to life timeless hits like ‘Landslide, ‘Rhiannon’, ‘The Chain‘, and ‘Go Your Own Way‘, capturing the emotional depth that defined Fleetwood Mac’s unique sound. Formed in the late ’60s and reaching legendary status with the release of Rumours in 1977, Fleetwood Mac’s blend of heartbreak, harmony, and haunting lyrics continues to resonate through generations.
Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran
This season, Candlelight invites you to take a seat in the historic St Andrew’s Parish Church and enjoy an enchanting evening of live music that blends Coldplay’s anthemic hits and Ed Sheeran’s genre-crossing style. With a diverse programme that includes these artists’ biggest hits, from “Shape of You” to “Clocks”, you can rediscover some of the most popular songs in the last few decades. Recreated by the talented musicians of a string quartet, it’s a unique evening you won’t want to miss out on.
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Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight is a magical concert series that has been met by countless 5-star reviews. The combination of classical renditions of your favourite artists in a beautifully candlelit and intimate venue is simply unparalleled.
“Beautiful setting,amazing sound, really enjoyable experience, definitely something different” – Tribute to Queen Vs. ABBA
“Absolutely amazing experience! Would definitely highly recommend to everyone. Just fabulous atmosphere.” – Tribute to The Beatles
“Never felt so relaxed and at peace. It was beautiful” – Tribute to Coldplay Vs. Imagine Dragons
“This was a really special event and the venue was stunning. We really enjoyed it and would recommend to Taylor Swift fans, classical music fans and those looking to do something a bit different.” – Tribute to Taylor Swift
With the help of Candlelight, intimate and extraordinary atmospheres have been created at some of Dublin’s most unique venues, making these performances worth every penny. Whether on your own to enjoy your favorite soundtracks surrounded by a sea of candles, or a special someone to share a gorgeous Vivaldi tribute, there’s a Candlelight concert to entertain everybody. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the show.
The Candlelight series takes place twice each night with two back-to-back performances that last 60 minutes each. Doors open 30 minutes before start time and late entry is not permitted.
Candlelight is spreading its golden light to many cities in Ireland, including Cork. If you are planning to spend the day in The Rebel City, you can also look forward to catching one of these captivating tributes. You can also catch a tune in Limerick and in Galway!