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While crickets chirp and bees buzz outside this summer, immerse yourself in gorgeous musical melodies performed by talented musicians amid a sea of candles at the magical Candlelight series in Charlotte. You can enjoy classical tributes to some of the greatest icons in music, including Vivaldi, Nirvana, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and many more, inside some of the city’s most magnificent locations. These utterly unique concerts make for enchanting evenings of live music and light, and they’re sure to blow your mind.
Candlelight venues in Charlotte are no stranger to hosting magical live music performances. The Barrel Room and Great Aunt Stella Center are some of the remarkable settings that host these spectacular concerts. These impressive locations make for the ideal place to sit back and enjoy spellbinding renditions of your favorite artists’ music.
What’s more, if you’re on the lookout for a unique gift to make memories with your nearest and dearest, then the Candlelight gift card has your name on it.
Featured Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele
Prepare to be dazzled by the talented musicians of Charlotte Strings as they perform Adele’s most iconic hits. The English singer-songwriter rose to fame after the release of her debut album 19, which got her two UK top-five singles “Make You Feel My Love” and “Chasing Pavements” and her first Grammy. And the rest was history.
If you want to unwind to her sentimental songs, recreated in the classical form, head to the Great Aunt Stella Center this season. You can catch “Set Fire to the Rain”, “Skyfall” and “Rolling in the Deep” as you’re surrounded by thousands of twinkling candles.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Attention all Charlotte Swifties! Candlelight is also paying homage to Miss Americana and her catchy songs this season. If you couldn’t catch her in her recent world tour, don’t worry because you can still experience all of Taylor’s eras at this classical tribute at Great Aunt Stella Center. From “Love Story” to “Anti-Hero”, we all know her songs all too well and now see them transformed by a gifted string quartet.
Candlelight: 70s Disco Hits on Strings
Get ready to boogey with Candlelight as you hear legendary disco hits. From Earth, Wind & Fire and Diana Ross to Sylvester, The Weather Girls, Chic and Sister Sledge, these artists rebelled against the ’60s counterculture and mainstream music, revendicating the scene at the dance floor. Experience some of the most iconic disco hits in a new light, at a stunning venue bathed in candlelight.
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts in Charlotte
Candlelight Reviews
The concerts have been met by countless 5-star reviews, and guests have called it “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“What a wonderful event!” – A Tribute to Taylor Swift
“It was the most amazing experience, I completely loved it 😍😍😍😍” – A Tribute to Coldplay
“Beyond my expectations! I enjoyed every moment!” – Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
“Wonderful. Enchanting. Fun. Fabulous staff that is friendly and helpful.” – A Tribute to Queen and More
From recreating iconic scores and soundtracks to giving a classical spin to popular contemporary hits, Candlelight really knows how to put on a show. And surely, the series’ trademark sea of candles that can dazzle any guest makes for a compelling reason to attend these unique performances.
Don’t miss out on a chance to experience an enchanting concert in some of Charlotte’s most stunning venues. The Candlelight concerts take place twice each night with two back-to-back 60-65 minute performances and doors open 45 minutes prior to each show.