Candlelight’s candle-music combo has enchanted Adelaide audiences since the captivating concerts first took to the stage. The Candlelight concerts have shone a new light on live performances, making classical music or music performed by classically-trained musicians more accessible and open to everybody than ever before.
Transforming unique and iconic venues across the city with a sea of candles, the evenings are perfect for romantic rendezvous, dates with mates and outings with your favourite friends, as well as, the ultimate treat to oneself because you really don’t need anyone else to experience an hour of beautiful live music.
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There’s no time like the present to plan an exceptional candlelit night of song.
Featured Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight Orchestra: Best of Joe Hisaishi at Adelaide Town Hall
When one hears the name Joe Hisaishi, they generally think of the Studio Ghibli film studio. The talented Japanese composer has become musically synonymous with the company’s film scores. Surrounded by the Victorian architecture of the iconic Adelaide Town Hall, you can experience the sounds of Hisaishi’s magical compositions. The performers will transport you to the fantastical worlds of fan-favourite films including Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Howl’s Moving Castle.
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight Information
Typically, Candlelight concerts take place twice each night with two back-to-back 60-65 minute performances. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each show so as to allow audiences time to settle down into their seats and take in the serene setting created by the flickering light. No late entry is permitted so as not to disturb the performance.
Intimate and extraordinary atmospheres have been created at some of the city’s most beautiful and unique venues, including The Grand Lodge in the Freemason’s Hall as well as The Meeting Hall, Capri Theatre and the Adelaide Town Hall. More will surely come.
A recurring question is, What do you wear to Candlelight? The simple answer is that Candlelight has no dress code and there is no obligation to dress up in your finest attire—it’s not the opera. However, if you’re someone that needs a dress code, then think smart-casual with an emphasis on being comfortable, clean and relaxed.
Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight has been met with countless 5-star reviews since arriving in Adelaide. Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“Wonderful customer service, ridiculously helpful and happy to answer any questions. Orchestra was BRILLIANT.” – Candlelight Open Air x Jacob’s Creek: Best of Hans Zimmer
“Enchanting evening.” – Candlelight Open Air x Jacob’s Creek: Best of Hans Zimmer
“Absolutely Magical.” – Candlelight Orchestra: Best of Joe Hisaishi
“I definitely would go to future performances.” – Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at The Meeting Hall
“Thoroughly enjoyed the event and would highly recommend!” – the Best of Hans Zimmer at The Meeting Hall
“Amazing music and beautiful atmosphere with the candles. Would 100% attend again!” – the Best of Hans Zimmer at The Meeting Hall
Give the Gift of Candlelight
The Candlelight gift card is the gift of a candlelit, live-music experience. They’re immensely popular and are capable of captivating all thanks to the broad range of genres that Candlelight celebrates. Whether the gift card is for a mate, a date, or for the family, they’ll be sure to find a concert that shines bright and catches their eye now or in the near future.
Candlelight prides itself on being as accessible as possible and for this reason, it tends to have three or four seating options to choose from. Zone D ticket prices start from around $30 and those closest to the stage or with the best sightlines (Zone A) are more expensive.
With new concerts and new venues being added to Candlelight every season, you can expect the sensational series of concerts to stick around. When was the last time you saw hundreds of candles light up the night?