Sitting surrounded by a sea of candles and listening to live music is a memorable evening out. And Candlelight Auckland brings these captivating concerts to pay tribute to the legendary artists and classical composers, from Taylor Swift to Vivaldi. Find the right live music performance for you and prepare to be dazzled by talented musicians putting a traditional twist on numerous genres at an impressive venue.
Intimate and extraordinary atmospheres continue to be created at some of the most unique Candlelight venues in Auckland including the historic Saint Mary’s Church. Experience the magic of live music under the gentle glow of Candlelight in stunning settings across the city.
What’s more, gifting someone special to you with this unique experience is a great way to show you care. So, for the next birthday celebration, anniversary, or other occasion, think of the Candlelight gift card!
Featured Candlelight Concerts in Auckland
Featured Candlelight Concerts in AucklandCandlelight: Tribute to Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
If you’re not sure about which band you like the most, Candlelight is gifting you with a tribute that honours both bands, so you don’t have to pick a favourite. Coldplay and Imagine Dragons are two of the most successful pop rock and pop groups in the world right now, known for their uplifting and anthemic hits.
Although we’ve grown accustomed to hearing their songs performed at sold-out arenas, this intimate Candlelight tribute allows you to discover a different side to their most famous songs. From “Radioactive” to “Viva la Vida”, the talented musicians of Real Entertainment String Quartet will give these songs a musical glow-up, led by Anna-Marie Alloway.
Candlelight Christmas: Love Actually, Home Alone & More
Christmas is coming early this year in the form of a festive Candlelight concert on December 19. Invite family and friends along for the perfect Christmas celebration featuring classical takes on iconic music from some of your favourite heartwarming movies. Hearing “Let it Snow”, “I’ll be Home for Christmas”, “Love is All Around”, and more on strings will transport you to a “Winter Wonderland”.
Candlelight: Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake & More ft. Ballet
A must for many during the Christmas season, hearing pieces from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is an enchanting way to ring in the holidays. What’s more, timeless works from Swan Lake are also being performed by Candlelight. Fall under the spell of moving melodies as ballerinas dance you into a sparkly Christmas trance.
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts in Auckland
Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight has been met with countless 5-star reviews since arriving in Auckland. Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“This concert was awesome! The singer and musicians, the venue all in all it was a fantastic event.” – Best of Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and more
“What an evening! The two musicians (piano and cello) were obviously talented. Maybe even more noteworthy was how palpable their love of the music that they were playing was. The setting was perfect, the acoustics amazing, all in all an incredible experience!✨” – Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi and Ennio Morricone
“Musicians were amazing. The music was absolutely wonderful.” – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
“Fantastic music experience that takes you down memory lane” – A Tribute to ABBA
Typically, there are two 60-minute Candlelight concerts in Auckland every evening, an early and a later session, which gives audiences ample choice and opportunity to experience music by Candlelight the way they would like to. It also gives audiences plenty of time to go out for dinner before or after and make the night more of a memorable experience.
From classical music legends to contemporary stars, iconic film soundtracks and more, Candlelight pays tribute to a wide range of artists and genres. But if you’re still not sure if these concerts are for you, we’ve rounded up a few more compelling reasons why you should experience one for yourself.
Please note: For the safety of performers and the audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.