
New year blues are nowhere to be found at these dazzling Candlelight concerts in Detroit. Lighting up some of the city’s most impressive venues, these candlelit tributes to classical composers and contemporary stars are a fabulous way to start afresh this year. Music by the likes of Mozart, Queen and Adele is performed by a string quartet in a space illuminated by thousands of candles, and the result is simply breathtaking.
Enchanting concerts will take place at Candlelight venues in Detroit, including the 100-year-old Crystal Ballroom at The Masonic Temple and historic Sanctuary Church Birmingham. All of these unique venues are made more mesmerizing with a sea of candles surrounding the talented musicians.
Give the gift of live music by candlelight with a Candlelight gift card. It makes for the perfect present to treat your bestie, family member, or that special someone.
Featured Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight: 90s Unplugged on Strings
’90s rock in the classical form?! Is that even possible?, you may ask. Well, many ’90s rock bands like Nirvana, Radiohead and Smashing Pumpkins experimented with intricate song structures, much like many famous classical composers and their songs often display instrumental mastery and dramatic dynamics.
This Candlelight tribute blends orchestral precision with grunge’s and rock’s raw intensity. Taking place at the Detroit Masonic Temple, you can hear “Everlong”, “High And Dry”, “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, and many more iconic songs from one of music’s greatest decades.
Candlelight: Classic Rock on Strings
Immerse yourself in a spectacular musical journey where a talented string quartet will bring iconic rock anthems to life. This unforgettable concert features reimagined renditions of legendary tracks like ‘White Rabbit’ by Jefferson Airplane, ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ by Lynyrd Skynyrd, ‘Dream On’ by Aerosmith, and ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ by Bon Jovi. With its unique blend of rock energy and classical elegance, this event offers a magical and atmospheric experience for music lovers of all eras.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
This Candlelight tribute invites every die-hard Coldplay fan and music lover to experience the songs of one of the most influential bands in the world in a new light. Performed live by first-rate musicians of a string quartet, you can enjoy “Clocks”, “A Sky Full of Stars”, “Yellow”, and more, with a classical twist at The Detroit Masonic Temple. Add a sea of candles that sway to the English band’s timeless tunes and you’ve got an enchanting evening you won’t forget any time soon.
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts in Detroit
Candlelight Reviews
The Candlelight series has been met by countless 5-star reviews since arriving to Detroit. Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“Really enjoyed the show!! It was amazing! As a swiftie, it was perfect.” – A Tribute to Taylor Swift
“Wonderful experience. Perfect date night” – A Tribute to Beyoncé
“Everything was perfect” – A Tribute to Adele
“Beautiful experience…” – A Tribute to ABBA
With classics echoing through elegant venues and countless flickering candles illuminating each unique space, these concerts are definitely worth seeing.
The Detroit Candlelight concerts will present classical renditions of contemporary music and movie soundtracks over the course of 60-65 mesmerizing minutes. These concerts are even lighting up venues in cities near Detroit like Grand Rapids and Traverse City too.
Please note that for the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.