Experience the best Candlelight concerts in Cincinnati, where some of the most popular tributes in the city light up the season. Enjoy unforgettable evenings featuring music from Vivaldi, Mozart, Adele, Coldplay, and Taylor Swift, all performed by talented musicians in stunning candlelit venues. New classical music tributes are released every season, so there’s always something fresh to discover. These performances promise memorable nights for every music lover in Cincinnati.
Flickering candles and melodic sounds combine phenomenally to create entrancing atmospheres inside Candlelight venues in Cincinnati. Some of the city’s most unique venues including the stunning church-turned-museum Bell Event Centre and Memorial Hall, a Cincinnati treasure, are hosting this series of magical concerts this year.
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Featured Candlelight Concerts in Cincinnati
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen
Additionally, Candlelight is inviting Cincinnatians to experience Queen’s incredible repertoire in a new light. Taking place at Memorial Hall OTR, the concert series is celebrating one of the most successful bands in the world that has sold out stadiums, broken barriers and captivated our hearts for decades. The talented musicians of Listeso String Quartet will take on anthems like “I Want to Break Free”, “We Will Rock You” and “Somebody to Love” during a sensational 60-minute performance.
Candlelight: Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop Favorites
Hear some of the most iconic hip-hop and neo-soul hits in a new light and immerse yourself in a candlelit evening full of timeless melodies and candlelight. It’s set to be a memorable evening inspired by trap drum beats, rap, R&B elements, and more. No matter if you’re a fan or you listen to these songs on your way to work, these songs have a way of winning over audiences. This season, you can catch classical takes on tracks by Lauryn Hill, SZA, Sade, Prince, among others, at the charming National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
The spooky season creeps up on you when you least expect it and if you’re looking for a way to celebrate then look no further. By the flickering lights of candles, a string quartet will play tunes from popular movies like The Exorcist and Beetlejuice. You’ll also hear creepy tracks like ‘Night on Bald Mountain’ and ‘Thriller’. Grab your tickets, muahahahahhaha…
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts in Cincinnati
Candlelight Reviews
The Candlelight series has been met with countless 5-star reviews in Cincinnati. Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“Was a great night. The venue and music and musicians were all great!” – A Tribute to Queen
“It was an amazing evening. The concert was stunning” – Best of Bridgerton on Strings
“Loved loved loved it!!!!!” – A Tribute to Taylor Swift
“It was better than I could have ever hoped for. They played so beautifully!” – The Best of Joe Hisaishi
“Incredible performance! We will definitely do this again!” – A Tribute to Adele
With classics echoing through historic and elegant venues and countless flickering candles illuminating the space, the Cincinnati Candlelight concerts will present a collection of both classical and contemporary musical genres that are worth every cent.
Candlelight concerts pay tribute to some of history’s most beloved icons, genres, and even soundtracks, so no matter what music you’re into, you’re sure to find a concert just for you. And if you’re temporarily growing weary of Cincinnati and are in need of a short escape, you can always discover these unforgettable musical experiences in other cities such as Dayton.
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.