Combining stunning musical performances with the soothing glow of candlelight makes for an evening plan to be remembered. Candlelight invites you to a night of spectacular music tributes to your favorite musicians that will leave you wanting more. From tributes to contemporary artists, including pop and soul divas in the likes of Bad Bunny and Beyoncé, or supergroups ABBA and Queen to iconic movie soundracks that have defined our childhood, these intimate concerts are sure to leave you feeling completely mesmerized.
This season, venues such as The historic Josephine Theatre and the culturally significant Magik Theatre are primed to host a series of dazzling Candlelight concerts you won’t want to miss out on!
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Featured Candlelight concerts in San Antonio
Holiday Carols on Strings
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in a magical concert recreating some of the most beloved carols on string by the gifted Listeso String Quartet. You can’t have Christmas without carols, so this holiday season, Candlelight is gifting San Antonio with at the city’s premier event venue, The Veranda. Listen to “O Holy Night”, “Greensleeves (What Child Is This?)”, “The 12 Days of Christmas” and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” under the warm and festive glow of candlelight.
A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Candlelight invites you to a “sweet wonderful” tribute to the legendary prog and folk rock British-American band, Fleetwood Mac. The band’s dreamy melodies and Stevie Nicks’ warm and rich voice really put us in a musical spell and make us connect with their music even more.
“You Make Loving Fun”, “Rhiannon”, “Dreams” and “Gypsy” are only some of Fleetwood Mac’s stunning reimagined hits coming to San Antonio’s Josephine Theatre. As a piano and violin duo take to the stage, the venue will be lit up by the twinkling lights of thousands of candles, adding to the dreamlike nature of the band’s songs.
The Best of Hans Zimmer
Devoted cinephiles definitely recognize the German composer for his remarkable contribution to music in film. Hans Zimmer has scored hundreds of projects across all mediums and is a multiple Oscar and Grammy winner. His ability to his uniquely blend electronic sounds with traditional orchestral arrangements, typical in classical music, makes him stand out among his peers.
You can catch some of his best work, including scores from Inception, The Lion King, Interstellar, The Dark Knight, and many more at The Josephine Theatre. The iconic scores will be performed live by a talented string quartet, as they’re surrounded by hundreds of flickering candles.
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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!”
“Had an amazing time and enjoyed it immensely. Cant wait to attend our next concert.” – A Tribute to Coldplay
“It was fantastic! I loved the show! The performers! The venue!” – Candlelight Flamenco: A Journey Through Spain
“An absolutely brilliant performance in serene atmosphere! Already looking forward to our next outing!!” – Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More
“Amazing performance! Being transported by music through an epic experience.” – The Best of Hans Zimmer
No matter what type of music you enjoy, there is something for everyone at this series of Candlelight concerts. Simply sit back and savor the stunning orchestral takes on modern-day hits and the music of yesteryear.
Candlelight performances usually last between 60 to 65 minutes and doors open at least 45 minutes prior to each show, so you have plenty of time to snap a few pictures and find your seats.
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.