Candlelight venues in Dublin span everything from classical music settings to spaces not traditionally associated with the genre, including St Andrew’s Parish Church and St Mary’s Church. These performances have subtly reshaped the city’s music scene, presenting live tribute concerts to both classical and contemporary icons in atmospheric surroundings. As thousands of candles illuminate these venues once again this season, there are plenty of reasons to attend Candlelight—from the unique settings to the immersive way music is experienced across the capital.
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Candlelight concert near you: Venues in Dublin
St. Andrew’s Parish Church by Candlelight
Distinguished by its elegant Doric portico and distinctive octagonal bell tower crowned with a striking dome, St. Andrew’s Parish Church creates an intimate setting for live music in Dublin’s city centre. This historic 1830s sanctuary, featuring exceptional acoustics beneath its ornate interior dome, sits perfectly positioned between the iconic Trinity College gates and bustling Grafton Street. Candlelight concerts at St. Andrew’s Parish Church unfold steps from Trinity College and Merrion Square, with Pearse Station directly adjacent and bus routes 1, 7, and 44 stopping at Westland Row.
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St. Andrew’s Parish Church is located at 44 Westland Row, Dublin 2, Dublin.
St Mary’s Church by Candlelight
Situated within Ballsbridge’s elegant tree-lined avenues, St Mary’s Church showcases stunning neo-Gothic architecture with intricate stonework and soaring spire, creating an atmospheric sanctuary for live music in Ballsbridge. Built during the 19th-century Catholic revival, Candlelight concerts at St Mary’s Church transform this spiritual landmark with vaulted ceilings and ornate features providing exceptional acoustics. The venue sits moments from the renowned InterContinental Dublin and offers seamless connectivity via Dublin Bus routes 4, 7, 7A, and S2, plus nearby Lansdowne Road DART station serving the entire city.
St Mary’s Church is located at Anglesea Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin.
More classical concert venues in Dublin
The National Concert Hall: a sought-after space for orchestras, chamber ensembles, and international soloists.
The Gaiety Theatre: a Victorian space that boasts incredible acoustics and welcomes operatic and classical productions.
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre: a performing arts theatre designed by Daniel Libeskind known for ballet, opera, musicals and orchestra concerts.