Its name is on everyone’s lips, its music resonates and its candles glow in the city’s most emblematic places: Candlelight has become a fixture on the cultural panorama on an international scale. Never been to one of the famous Candlelight concerts? Here are 5reasons why you should!
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The many 5-star reviews
★★★★★ “The hall is magnificent and the quartet extra.”
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen – January 23, 2025
★★★★★ “Superb experience, original venue, great musical performance. 1 hour was perfect.”
Candlelight: Vivaldi’s 4 Seasons – October 5, 2024
★★★★★ “Magnifique expérience À refaire c’était magnifique”
Candlelight: Coldplay vs Imagine Dragons – September 20, 2024
6 other reasons to go to a Candlelight concert
The intimate ambience of Candlelight concerts
One of the reasons why the name Candlelight has spread around the world is, of course, the subdued glow of candles, the real added value of Candlelight concerts. Indeed, that’s the whole concept: these concerts are illuminated solely by the glow of hundreds – if not thousands – of LED candles, whose incandescent (albeit artificial) flame seems to dance to the rhythm of the greatest musical numbers, creating a warm,intimate atmosphere that’s absolutely unique…
Discovering enchanting places
Candlelight makes a point of unearthing the city’s most emblematic or atypical venues for you, if the acoustics are right. Whether churches, palaces, chapels, castles, botanical gardens or places little known to the local public, candlelight concerts highlight the city’sarchitectural, historical and culturalheritage, adding to the special dimension of these concerts, which can thus be described as “unedited”.
Discover the sublime venues for concerts in BrusselsEclectic musical programming
Whether you’re a fan of classical music, jazz, pop, rock or even film music, chances are you’ll find a Candlelight concert to suit your tastes. Indeed, from Vivaldi to Taylor Swift, not forgetting film music, the organizers of these events make sure to offer a varied program to satisfy a wide audience. The secret of this success lies in this reinterpretation, which will allow you to (re)discover your favorite artists in a new light. Can you recognize all the songs? We dare you!
The juicy anecdotes
Throughout the concert, the musicians will take time out to share anecdotes about the artists, the songs or the context behind the tracks. It’s a little extra that will enrich your experience and add to your knowledge. Whether you know the featured artist by heart, or are just discovering him or her, it’s sure to have an effect.
The musicians
Candlelight concerts feature passionate artists. Virtuosopianists,renowned string quartets , singers with golden voices, professional dancers – they’ re all blessed with undeniable talent. The promise is kept: at every performance, the audience is dazzled by the quality of the performances. One of the most impressive aspects for the audience is the rare proximity with the musicians. Sitting justa few meters from the stage, the audience is left to marvel and discover. The perfect opportunity to broaden your musical horizons.
Affordable prices
With the aim of democratizing culture and making it accessible to all, Candlelight offers the opportunity to attend a concert at a very reasonable price. Forget the traditional elitism that surrounds the concept of Classical Music. No need to empty your bank account to attend an opera, a ballet, or a concert by your favorite star, only on tour abroad, Candlelight offers you an economical alternative that’s no less qualitative!
FAQs
How long do Candlelight concerts last?
In general, Candlelight concerts last between 60 and 65 minutes, but doors open 30 minutes before the start to give you time to settle in and soak up the atmosphere.
What’s the dress code?
Classical music may seem intimidating, but there’s no need to break out your best evening wear to attend a Candlelight concert, unless you really want to. Just come as you like – most people choose casual chic.