The popular Candlelight Calgary continues to charm audiences with captivating concerts paying tribute to the best names and a range of genres. From legends like The Beatles and classical composers like Vivaldi to more modern-day artists such as Taylor Swift and Adele, these live music shows have an impressive musical repertoire every season.
A whole host of concerts are coming to some very unique Candlelight venues in Calgary including the enormous Hangar Flight Museum and local landmark The Lantern Community Church. In a space lit only by the glow of thousands of flickering candles, you will discover sides to great songs you never knew were there.
If you’re searching for unique gift ideas for your friends’ birthdays or other special occasions, look no further than the Candlelight gift card. It is redeemable at any Candlelight concert in the city or in Canada so the lucky recipient can opt for whichever one they like.
Featured Candlelight concerts in Calgary
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Imagine Dragons and Coldplay are both stadium-filling sensations with soulful lyrics and catchy tunes. Now you can hear their greatest hits by Candlelight at the beautiful Calgary Central Library. Hear ‘Something Just Like This’, ‘Radioactive’, ‘Believer’ and ‘Viva La Vida’ plus much more played by the talented Listeso String Quartet. Believe us, you need ‘Something Just Like This’.
Candlelight Ballet: Featuring Tchaikovsky and More
What could be better than a Candlelight concert? Candlelight ballet, of course! At this spectacular show, dance and music come together by the flickering light of thousands of candles. Tchaikovsky’s classics come to life, including songs from The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty. Professional ballet dancers will tiptoe across the stage, bringing an extra incredible element to the experience.
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts in Calgary
Candlelight Reviews
The Candlelight series has been met by countless 5-star reviews since arriving in Calgary. Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“It was a great concert. The conductor was amazing and the musicians were as well. You could see the joy on their faces as they performed.” – Candlelight Orchestra: A Tribute to Queen
“Beautiful set up, great musicians, great memories from the movie compositions. Perfect night out” – 100 Years of Warner Bros.
“Absolutely amazing!! The musicians are so talented and the songs were so fun, hard not to sing along. Highly recommend to anyone who loves Abba.” – A Tribute to ABBA
“The best night ever! This concert was incredible and such a unique experience!” – A Tribute to Taylor Swift
After making the rounds around the biggest cities in the world, Candlelight has come to charm audiences in Calgary with a series of twinkling concerts. There’s something to suit everyone, from tributes to legendary bands and pop icons to iconic films soundtracks and more. And as if you needed any more reasons to attend one of these concerts for yourself, we’ve rounded up a few more for you here.
The series takes place twice each night with two back-to-back 60-65-minute performances. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each show.
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.