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
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen
Embark on an unforgettable musical journey with a candlelight concert dedicated to the timeless hits of Queen at St Mary’s at Holy Trinity Cathedral. The incredible ambience of the venue, illuminated solely by the soft glow of candles, perfectly complements the soul-stirring melodies of Queen’s iconic tracks. You’ll hear classics like “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Somebody To Love”, and “Love Of My Life”. The combination of Queen’s emotive songs and the enchanting ambience of the candlelit venue promises an unmissable evening.
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.
Please note: For the safety of performers and the audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.