Charleston’s Candlelight concerts continue to illuminate some of the city’s most gorgeous venues. The historic Unitarian Church and the vibrant Music Farm are playing host to some of the most enchanting classical tributes you’ve ever seen.
Expect to hear classical renditions of pop and rock fan-favorites by Queen, Taylor Swift, Adele, Fleetwood Mac or classics like Tchaikovsky and Bach. These sensational concerts will take you on a musical journey that you won’t want to miss out on!
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The Unitarian Church: A symbol of perseverance
A National Historic Landmark, the church was founded in 1774 almost opened two years later when the Revolutionary War began. It wasn’t until 1787 that the restored church finally opened its doors to devotees. The history of the Unitarian Church is marked by many more obstacles, including the closing during the Civil War and The Cyclone of 1885 hurricane, the Charleston earthquake of 1886 and Hurricane Hugo in 1989.
Now, the beautiful church continues hold its ground despite many historical events and natural disasters. It is set to host a series of tribute concerts that with its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate fan tracery ceilings will make for the perfect backdrop to such intimate events.
Music Farm: A versatile gem
This multi-purpose venue is no stranger to concerts, constantly supporting local, regional, and national music and entertainment acts. They vow to bring communities together and always offer a diverse program each month. The newly renovated Music Farm also hosts other events including weddings, conferences, community fundraisers and other special occasions. This season, it will light up by the warm glow of hundreds of candles thanks to Candlelight.
Whether you’re a classical music connoisseur or a general music aficionado, there’s a Candlelight concert for everyone and for every occasion. From timeless composers and notable film composers to contemporary greats, sit back and savor the magic of music by candlelight at some of Charleston’s most enchanting venues.
There are typically two back-to-back 60-65-minute performances taking place each night. Doors open 30-45 minutes prior to the show, so there’s plenty of time to take in the beauty of the locations and find your seats.
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.