Candlelight concerts now stretch across more than 170 cities, and Auckland’s audiences have embraced them with the same enthusiasm. Local reviews have highlighted everything from the atmosphere created by the series’ signature candles to the standard of the playing. Those consistently high-star ratings and repeat bookings are already one of the strongest reasons to go—before you even get to the mix of classical favourites, film scores, and tributes to contemporary icons that keep people coming back.
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Candlelight Reviews in Auckland
After their show, concertgoers in Auckland can leave a review out of five stars that can be found on the Candlelight marketplace. From the musicians to the atmosphere, the venue and more, there are loads of reasons why concertgoers love these shows so much.
“‘Twas an amazing experience” – Tribute to Coldplay, 9 May
“Really lovely experience! Thank you!” – Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, 9 May
“Such an amazing experience!! Not only was the music absolutely BREATHTAKING, the atmosphere and narration of the story of Bridgerton was incredible. 10/10 would recommend and will 100% be a contender for a proposal idea.” – Best of Bridgerton on Strings, 8 May
“I felt like I was in the movie at all times! Kulio’s are amazing, wonderful musicians. I went with my boyfriend and we were fascinated with the performance.” – The Lord of the Rings, 18 April
“The venue was gorgeous & the talent & passion of the players really shone through. It was a great trip into a magical world.” – The World of Joe Hisaishi, 18 April
“We really appreciated the musicians description of each section of music so we understand & could visualize what it was about” – Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, 11 April
“Such an amazing experience. Hands down the best Coldplay performance of a lifetime🥰” – Tribute to Coldplay, 14 March
“Fabulous performance, captivating and delivered at a very professional level. Higher than my expectation, considering their quartet was emulating a full orchestra they lost none of the power from the chosen pieces.” – The Lord of the Rings, 13 March
“We traveled over 3.5 hours to attend the concert and it was well worth it. Such talented musicians, beautiful music and an amazing setting.” – 21 February
“Such a lovely experience 💕” – Valentine’s Day Special, 14 February
More reasons to attend Candlelight
Thousands of candles illuminate every concert location
Candlelight chooses the finest venues of every city they shine in. Centuries-old churches, state-of-the-art performing arts centres, open-air amphitheatres — the list goes on. In Auckland, some of the city’s most historic spaces set the scene for these candlelit concerts. Thousands of twinkling candles light up the interiors of locations such as Holy Trinity Cathedral and St Matthew-in-the-City Church. It’s truly a sight to behold, and once the musicians get to playing, it’s a treat for the ears too.
Check out all Candlelight venues in Auckland here.Classical music for every ear
Ah, classical music. The type of music that was here long before we were, and will continue to sound long after we’ve gone. Candlelight has always been a champion for the classical kind, presenting concerts dedicated to timeless composers since day one. So far, the likes of Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart and Tchaikovsky have received tributes in Auckland and beyond.
Not just classical music
Candlelight tributes to modern-day hit makers are just as popular as the classical ones. Bands like Coldplay have had their most famous songs go for a classical twist, and so too have hits by Adele, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift. Even iconic TV and film scores composed by the likes of Joe Hisaishi for Studio Ghibli have received their Candlelight flowers. All of this to say, there’s a candlelit tribute for every music taste.
Candlelight concerts for every season
Throughout the year, the Candlelight series hosts several concert specials depending on the season. In February, there are swoon-worthy Valentine’s Day tributes featuring iconic love songs, followed by flowery specials dedicated to springtime. Come December, expect several festive shows jam-packed with your favourite holly, jolly tunes of the season.
Candlelight musicians
You don’t need to be a classical music expert to appreciate the talent of the musicians on stage. Every instrumentalist has years of practice under their built, and the artistry and skill that they exude as they work their magic is simply breathtaking. Amid a sea of candles, string quartets glide their bows across strings, pianists tickle the keys of their piano, and the result is just *chef’s kiss*.
Fun facts and anecdotes
As well as their talent and artistry, the musicians also possess a lot of knowledge about the music they’re performing. They love the music as much as the fans do, and with so much musical comprehension, it’s no surprise that they’re keen to share some of it with the audience. In between performances, they’ll share fun facts or anecdotes about the songs or artists they’re paying tribute to.
