
Forget the winter blues this year because Candlelight Calgary is sparkling inside some of the city’s top live music venues. From The Beatles to Taylor Swift, Vivaldi to Coldplay, these magical evenings pay tribute to a wide range of artists and are enough to warm the heart and soul. Thousands of flickering candles provide the lighting for these classical performances that are shining bright in the new year.
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: A Tribute to Adele
Rumour has it, there’s a new tribute to Adele coming to Calgary and it blends the English singer’s uniqueness with Candlelight’s charm. Featuring some of her most beloved songs that touch on universal themes of love, loss and longing, such as “Hello”, “When We Were Young”, “Skyfall” and “Someone Like You”, this performance definitely captures the artist’s essence. So if you’re an avid Adele fan or simply love music, head to the Lantern Community Church this season to hear these songs and many more recreated by a string quartet.
Candlelight: Tribute to Leonard Cohen
“So Long, Marianne”, “Suzanne”, “Hallelujah” — Leonard Cohen knows how to write a classic. At this candlelit tribute to the Canadian artist, these songs and more will be performed by Listeso String Quartet while surrounded by thousands of twinkling candles. Prepare to immerse yourself in a gorgeous, candlelit setting and hear classical music inside the historic Lantern Community Church.
Candlelight: Punjabi Hits
Inside the Studio Bell at the Home of the National Music Centre, Candlelight will be paying tribute to your favourite Punjabi hits. Taare Gin Gin, Gud Naal Ishq Mitha, Vida Karo and many more songs from iconic movies will be performed by Listeso String Quartet in a soothing candlelit setting. Hear famous Punjabi songs in a whole new light at this magical Candlelight concert in Calgary.
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!”
“Absolutely excellent musicianship and artistry. Great ambiance.” – Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and more
“The tribute concert amazing! I’m a big fan of Radiohead so I was head over the moon with the whole performance. I got shivers down my back with the good feelings from listening to the instrumental string versions of the songs!” – A Tribute to Radiohead
“A fabulous concert. I was dancing in my chair throughout the evening. I will be back!” – A Tribute to Rock and Pop Classics
“Incredible atmosphere, good sound, great artists, good selection of music” – 100 Years of Warner Bros.
“My daughter, my granddaughter and I loved this show! The musicians and the singer were spectacular. The venue was perfect. It was a magical evening!” – Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, and the Women of Jazz
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. Luckily, if you’re situated in another city, Candlelight has spread throughout Canada to places like Saskatoon and Red Deer too!
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.