It’s 2025! While we’re all still hesitating, signing forms to figure out what actual year it is, Candlelight concerts in Charleston shine as bright as the new year itself! These classical tributes showcase some of the most influential artists in music history with breathtaking live music performances illuminated by thousands of candles. From Taylor Swift to Coldplay, Vivaldi, and more, hear magnificent renditions of songs from your favorite contemporary and classical musicians in spectacular Charleston spaces this year.
This season, Candlelight venues in Charleston such as the historic Unitarian Church are hosting these spectacular concerts. This impressive location make for the ideal place to sit back and enjoy spellbinding renditions of your favorite artists’ music.
This year, give the gift of music and light with a Candlelight gift card. Experiencing a candlelit concert dedicated to an iconic artist is the perfect way to treat your loved ones and celebrate a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion in style.
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Featured Candlelight concerts in Charleston
Candlelight: Romantic Classics
Let your love story unfold at a Candlelight tribute, where your match made in heaven meets an enchanting symphony of light and sound. Surrounded by the serene beauty of The Unitarian Church and the soft glow of countless candles, a string quartet will serenade you with timeless romantic melodies like ‘Unchained Melody’, ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight?’ and ‘My Heart Will Go On’.
Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
Prepare to be dazzled by the timeless melodies of one of the world’s most celebrated composers of the Baroque era, Antonio Vivaldi. Although he wrote hundreds of compositions, The Four Seasons remains his most famous work, giving a musical description of what we feel during the year’s seasons. Now you can hear this iconic composition and more extra nuggets performed by a talented string quartet at Carriage House, located in the Magnolia Plantation & Gardens.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele
“Hello from the other side”— Candlelight is treating Charleston to a captivating tribute to Adele. The English singer-songwriter can put anybody under a musical spell with the warm timbre and one-of-a-kind vibrato but more importantly, the songs she crafts connect with audiences on a deeper level due to their themes. They speak of love, heartache, break-ups, loss and longing and almost feel personal at times. Hear “Rumor Has It”, “Set Fire to the Rain” and more Adele classics reimagined by Listeso String Quartet.
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts in Charleston
Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight has been met with countless 5-star reviews from all over the USA. Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“Beautiful!!! Such talent! Great song selection!” – Tribute to The Beatles
“It was a beautiful experience!” – A Tribute to Adele
“Excellent performance — this is our second show this year and we’ll be back again!” – A Tribute to Taylor Swift
“Absolutely amazing. Beautiful scene, great music, and I plan to come again.” – Tribute to Coldplay
Whether you prefer classical music, or are a fan of contemporary pop and rock music, you’ll be in for a treat at these intimate Candlelight concerts. These magical renditions by our incredibly talented musicians will allow you to experience your favorite music like never before. Say, you want to invite your friends, bring that special someone or come on your own—these Candlelight concerts make for a magical evening plan in Charleston.
Surely, that’s all the more reason to attend these classical tributes in the city’s most gorgeous locations. These incredible concerts take place over the course of 60 mesmerizing minutes and doors open 45 minutes before the scheduled start time.
In addition, if you are in search of a change of scenery for a bit and want to catch a Candlelight show while visiting cities nearby, you’ll be happy to learn the concert series is in other popular destinations like Myrtle Beach and Savannah. It can be difficult to book a memorable plan when you’re away from home but Candlelight is definitely one of the most unforgettable ones.
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.