Candlelight venues in Adelaide know how to set the stage for a grand evening of live music on strings and keys. Whether it’s the Art Deco Capri Theatre or the 19th-century Old Methodist Meeting Hall, these locations have been selected to host these candlelit concerts for a reason. The question is — what are these venues bringing to the classical music scene in Adelaide? We’ve got all the answers below.
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Candlelight concert venues near you: venues in Adelaide
Capri Theatre by Candlelight
The iconic Capri Theatre is a heritage-listed gem in Goodwood. It’s where Art Deco architecture meets cinematic tradition and the famed Wurlitzer pipe organ sets an evocative tone for Candlelight concerts. Located along lively Goodwood Road, this venue is moments from the Adelaide Showground and just across from Goodwood Railway Station for seamless public transport access. Audiences enjoy live music in Goodwood’s cultural heart, surrounded by local cafés and neighbourhood landmarks.
Capri Theatre is located at 141 Goodwood Road, Goodwood, Adelaide.
The Meeting Hall by Candlelight
Blending heritage charm with modern versatility, The Meeting Hall offers an intimate setting for Candlelight concerts at the heart of Adelaide’s CBD. Located on Paul Kelly Lane, this elegant venue features soaring ceilings and excellent acoustics, just steps from Rundle Mall, the Adelaide Central Market and vibrant laneway eateries. With Adelaide Central Bus Station and major bus routes a short walk away, audiences can enjoy live music in Adelaide’s city centre, surrounded by landmark attractions.
The Meeting Hall is located at Paul Kelly Lane, Adelaide SA, Adelaide.
St Peter’s Cathedral by Candlelight
St Peter’s Cathedral, a majestic landmark in North Adelaide, captivates with its soaring spires, intricate stained glass, and splendid Gothic Revival architecture. Surrounded by leafy parklands and just moments from the Adelaide Oval and Rundle Mall, the cathedral offers a serene setting for Candlelight concerts at this heritage gem. Excellent public transport links, including the nearby Adelaide Railway Station and main bus routes, make live music in North Adelaide easily accessible to audiences from across the city.
Find out more about St Peter’s Cathedral here.
St Peter’s Cathedral is located at 27 King William Rd, North Adelaide, Adelaide.
Old Methodist Meeting Hall by Candlelight
The former Methodist Meeting Hall is the last remaining part of a greater complex which was once the centre of Methodism in South Australia. It was designed by Edmund Wright, one of the leading architects of the period and built in 1862. It boasts a mid-Victorian Gothic hall, holding great appeal for history and architecture buffs alike.
Old Methodist Meeting Hall is located at 25 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000.
More classical concert venues in Adelaide
Elder Hall: located on the University of Adelaide’s North Terrace campus and hosts chamber music, symphony concerts and recitals.
North Adelaide Baroque Hall: designed in the late Baroque, rococo style, this place loves hosting Baroque chamber concerts.
UKARIA Cultural Centre: its programming sometimes includes chamber music and solo piano recitals.