The year is racing past and this season’s Candlelight concerts’ programme in Auckland promises both more fan favourites and new additions. While you can always expect to hear Vivaldi’s melodies reinterpreted in an intimate setting, prepare to also be enchanted by tributes to Coldplay, Joe Hisaishi, the Best of Bridgerton on strings, and many more!
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
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
These two legendary bands need no introduction. They redefined the rock genre and nowadays, we continue to sing and listen to their songs eagerly, because they never get old. If you want to rediscover “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “I Want to Break Free”, “All You Need Is Love”, and “Help!”, reinterpreted in the classical form, head to the Holy Trinity Cathedral this season. As the talented musicians of Kerr Taylor Quartet take to the stage, thousands of candles will light up the stage to set the scene for an unforgettable evening of live music.
Candlelight: Best of Joe Hisaishi
This Candlelight tribute to Joe Hisaishi in Auckland will transport you to the magical worlds of Studio Ghibli and beyond. Saint Mary’s will come alive with iconic music from My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke, all performed in an enchanting candlelit setting. As the lights dim, the soft glow of candles will illuminate a breathtaking performance by talented musicians, bringing Hisaishi’s timeless compositions to life in a whole new way.
Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
If you are a fan of classical music, then you won’t want to miss this captivating tribute featuring Vivaldi’s four-part masterpiece, The Four Seasons. Live through all the changes each season brings while listening to the soothing performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons on strings inside St Mary’s at Holy Trinity Cathedral. Experience spring, summer, autumn and winter like never before under the glow of thousands of flickering candles.
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!”
“Was fantastic – great venue, music was sublime.” – Tribute to Adele
“Brilliant concert as always!” – Tribute to Queen
“Spine Tinglingly Amazing! Recommend everybody try this!” – Tribute to The Beatles
“Just amazing – looking at other shows to book now!” – Tribute to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
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.