
New Year’s resolutions usually last only a couple of weeks, especially when unrealistic fitness goals and diets are involved. But fear not — memories made by candlelight last forever, and this season, Candlelight concerts in Melbourne continue to light up the city with candlelit performances that celebrate both classical masterpieces and contemporary hits. With tributes to artists like The Beatles and Vivaldi, Nirvana and more, these intimate concerts bring that golden glow to the heart of Melbourne.
Melburnians have experienced the magic of these sensational concerts in some pretty impressive Candlelight venues in Melbourne including the Athenaeum Theatre located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, and Collingwood Town Hall. What sounds better than a dazzling candlelit concert set in a venue filled with character and history?
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Featured Candlelight Concerts in Melbourne
Candlelight:Best of Fleetwood Mac and More
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 reimagined hits coming to Fitzroy Town Hall. As the talented musicians of Invictus Quartet 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.
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen vs. ABBA
The Athenaeum Theatre is welcoming the timeless melodies of two of the greatest bands of the ’70s and onwards, the legendary Queen and ABBA. Because why choose between the English band and the Swedish supergroup when you can rediscover the iconic hits of both? The programme includes a taste of their insane repertoire, from “Dancing Queen” and “Money, Money, Money” to “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “I Want to Break Free”, experience an evening of glittering performances and a sea of candles.
Candlelight: Best of Magical Movie Soundtracks
Music is the perfect way to reenter the worlds of some of your favourite movies, from exotic fictional cities to places where enchanted boats are afloat. Discover the Best of Magical Movie Soundtracks performed on strings for the perfect family-friendly plan and even the opportunity to revisit some of the special films that formed part of your childhood. What’s more, it’s taking place at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium for an added sense of adventure.
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Candlelight Review
Candlelight has been met with countless 5-star reviews since arriving in Melbourne. Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“I wouldn’t change a thing. It was my first time and both my friend and I are ready to book our next one.” – Tribute to Taylor Swift at the SMC
“Awesome! Love interactions with audiences and little jokes😄” – Best of Anime Soundtracks
“Fantastic. The musicians did great justice to the music of Queen.” – A Tribute to Queen
“LOOOOVED IT!!!!” – A Tribute to Lana del Rey
Typically, there are two Candlelight concerts 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.
And if you still need some convincing, we’ve rounded up some of our top reasons why you should attend one of these concerts for yourself.
Whether on your own, with a mate, a group of friends, or a special someone, there’s a Candlelight concert to entertain everybody and it doesn’t only have to be in Melbourne. Candlelight is spreading its wings and heading to countless other cities, including Hobart. From tributes to modern-day singers to classical composers, famous film tributes and more, there’s a whole range of concerts for you to choose from. You can even catch a concert in nearby towns and cities like Geelong.