Candlelight Raleigh invites you to experience an evening of incredible live music this summer. As sun-kissed days light up the city, Candlelight’s signature sea of flickering candles will illuminate gorgeous locations to set the scene for these mesmerizing tributes. From Vivaldi, Taylor Swift, and Coldplay to iconic rock songs and a variety of other genres on strings, whether you prefer contemporary artists or classical composers, there’s really something for everyone.
The historic All Saints Chapel and the elegant Merrimon-Wynne House are just some of the Candlelight venues in Raleigh primed to host these enchanting concerts in the city. Enjoy incredible tributes to an array of iconic musicians all while surrounded by thousands of flickering candles.
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Featured Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Candlelight is going take daredevils on a musical journey inspired by Halloween’s most sinister and spine-tingling songs. Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, Charles Gounod’s Funeral March of a Marionette, and Tubular Bells from The Exorcist, among others, are all part of the gentle fright ready to be given by this captivating performance coming to haunt The Rialto on October 23.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele
‘Set Fire To the Rain’ with this outstanding ode to Adele. It’s set to be an unforgettable night of music at Raleigh’s Merrimon-Wynne House, where the timeless hits of Adele come alive under the warm glow of flickering candles. Hear stunning renditions of ‘Rolling in the Deep’, ‘Hello’, ‘Someone Like You’ and much more played by a talented string quartet. What an evening it’s going to be!
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
When Taylor Swift says ‘Shake It Off’ she speaks for everyone who has experienced heartbreak. Her tunes tell the tale of life – how cruel it can be and how we recover anyway. From ‘Cardigan’ to ‘Anti-Hero’, nobody can take this legend down and now you can hear her songs played by a phenomenal string quartet.
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts in Raleigh
Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight has been met with countless 5-star reviews from all over the USA. Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“Excellent! Gave me chills. Wish I could have bought a CD!” – A Tribute to Queen
“Absolutely amazing. I can’t wait to go back to more Candlelight events!” – Mozart’s Requiem and More
“Absolutely amazing!! Would highly recommend!” – A Tribute to Coldplay
Discover the magic of Candlelight in some of the most stunning venues that the city has to offer. You can choose from a range of genres and styles and decide which concert suits your music taste best. From an enchanting evening of classical music to remarkable tributes to pop titans, Candlelight has the concert for you.
Each concert lasts for 60 mesmerizing minutes and doors open an hour before the concert is due to begin, giving you ample time to find your seat and relax in the sea of candles that illuminates the venue.