The sensational Candlelight concerts are illuminating Bristol this spring. Some of the most well-known and beloved music to have graced our ears can be enjoyed in Bristol’s most magical locations. You can catch tributes to Hans Zimmer, The Beatles, ABBA, Taylor Swift, Vivaldi and many more.
The combination of illusory music performed by live musicians in the most remarkable and iconic landmarks in Bristol, such as The Mount Without, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, the Clifton Observatory and St. Mary Redcliffe Church, is simply unparalleled.
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Candlelight Concerts At The Mount Without
At the ethereal Mount Without you’ll “Go Your Own Way” at a Candlelight tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Mixing 900 years of history with music and celebration, this Bristol gem gives the sense of being at an abandoned church. You can also see a string quartet concert that will play Queen’s anthems all night long, from “Bohemian Rhapsody” to “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”, you’ll want to sing them all!
If you’re in the mood for something a bit more classical, you can experience the best of Hans Zimmer. Compositions and medleys from The Lion King, Interstellar, Gladiator, Sherlock Holmes, Pirates of The Caribbean, and more will take the stage at The Mount Without to sweep you away.
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery Comes To Life
People normally get to explore collections of art, nature and history on display in the beautiful Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. However, you can also step into “Paradise” at a Candlelight tribute to Coldplay. If you’re after something more classic, lose yourself in the iconic compositions of the Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi. The museum’s beautiful architecture and artwork will provide a stunning backdrop for the performance, adding to the overall ambience of the event.
St. Mary Redcliffe Church In A Sea Of Candles
“Shake It Off” like never before at Candlelight’s tribute to Taylor Swift. Enjoy an enchanting evening as a string quartet plays “Love Story”, followed by some of your favourites: “All Too Well”, “Invisible String”, and many more. For disco fans, Candlelight looks to the Swedish awesome-foursome, ABBA. Dance, jive, and listen to a number of anthems, including “Mamma Mia”, “Chiquitita”, and “Take a Chance On Me”. If you want to enjoy the greatest hits released by the Fab Four transformed into entrancing pieces of classical music, then the Candlelight: A Tribute to the Beatles concert is for you.
Candlelight is a one-of-a-kind experience, that you won’t want to miss out on. You will get to listen to your favourite artists and composers in beautifully curated locations under flickering candlelight. Choose your preferred venue and relive the music “in a new light”.
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.