Music venues in Adelaide are ten a penny but Candlelight only chooses the best to host its phenomenal Candlelight concerts. Candlelight transforms various locations across the city into captivating live music settings, ranging from architectural marvels to historic landmarks. By the glow of thousands of candles, talented musicians make the most incredible performances.
The Grand Lodge Freemasons Hall and The Old Methodist Meeting Hall are just two stunning venues in Adelaide set to sparkle. These beautiful locations are gems – two of the buildings in Adelaide with the most history. Their unique features will be highlighted by flickering candlelight.
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The Meeting Hall: all charm and allure
This is another space inside the Town Hall that has hosted many notable events and concerts. This season, they can add a few more to the list, as Candlelight is hosting a series of classical music concerts at the grand and elegant venue. The venue’s high ceilings, large stage and excellent sound system make it a unique and ideal venue for intimate concerts under the glow of candlelight.
Capri Theatre: a heritage-listed cinema
Hear great love stories, anime classics, and more performed by talented musicians at a venue with a cinematic culture and an appetite for storytelling. From its famous pipe organ to its structure dating back to 1941, the Capri Theatre is, without a doubt, an iconic venue and a unique backdrop for candlelit concerts.
The Auditorium of Adelaide Town Hall: an iconic venue with exceptional acoustics
One of Adelaide’s finest examples of Victorian architecture, this venue is also one of the city’s most versatile performance spaces. The reason why the Auditorium is so impressive is because of its barrel-vaulted ceiling, which is made of plaster and timber, a great combination for superb acoustics. The seating is also arranged in a horseshoe shape around the stage, so there’s not a bad seat in the house.
Oh, and did I mention its historic pipe organ? It’s been around since 1877 and is one of the biggest and most important organs in the Southern Hemisphere. Add to that magical orchestral renditions of some of the biggest names in music played by live musicians, as they’re surrounded by countless candles—it’s a match made in heaven!
Adelaide boasts stunning natural beauty and it’s now home to mesmerizing Candlelight concerts that shine as bright as the city’s opals. Praised with numerous 5-star reviews, attendees have described them as “creative, enchanting, and a fresh concert experience.” Whether you’re looking for unique classical performances in intimate venues, classical renditions of movie soundtracks, rock or pop, these concerts are on hand to entertain. There are plenty of reasons to check them out so don’t delay!