Feeling the beginning of the colder months? No worries — step into a soothing space and experience the enchantment of live music performed amid thousands of flickering candles at Candlelight Wellington. Inside a historic venue, a talented string quartet puts a classical spin on songs by the likes of Taylor Swift, Adele and Coldplay. There are also gorgeous tributes to classical pioneers, from Vivaldi to Mozart, Bach and more. A sea of candles and enchanting melodies will bring warmth and magic to the city this season.
This season, the 19th-century Wesley Church is providing a gorgeous setting for Candlelight to work its magic in. Whether on your own, with a mate, a group of friends, or a special someone, there’s a Candlelight concert to entertain everybody.
And if you’re on the lookout for the perfect last-minute gift idea, you’ll be happy to come across a Candlelight gift card. Surprise someone special with an incredible live music performance!
Featured Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
You won’t want to break free of this fabulous tribute to Queen and ABBA. Two of the biggest bands of all time, and recognised globally for their genre-bending songs and great lyrics, this season, you can experience some of their most popular anthems in a new light. Performed by top-tier classical musicians, this tribute on strings will take on Queen’s “Another One Bites The Dust” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” as well as ABBA’s “Super Trouper” and “Waterloo”, and many more bangers. The performance will take place at Wesley Methodist Church and you won’t want to miss it.
Upcoming Candlelight Concerts in Wellington
Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight has been met with countless 5-star reviews since arriving in Wellington. Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“Very pleasantly surprised. This was the first time I have been to a performance like this and I’ll definitely attend another” — A Tribute to Queen
“Simply amazing, it was really moving” – Tribute to David Bowie
“Just fantastic! A great selection of songs and very talented musicians…wow!” — Best of Magical Movie Soundtracks
“Beautful setting. Sensational music” – Tribute to Queen and ABBA
“Awesome talent, great venue, fabulous music. The commentary brought it all to life. The encore was equally fabulous. Thanks for an awesome evening.” — Vivaldi Four Seasons
Typically, there are two Candlelight concerts every evening, an early and a later session, which gives audiences ample choice and opportunity to experience music by Candlelight the way they would like to. It also gives audiences plenty of time to go out for dinner before or after and make the night more of a memorable experience.
With tributes to some of the most influential artists from nearly every musical genre, iconic film soundtrack and more, Candlelight is a night out that anyone can enjoy. So, sit back, relax and let the power of music wash over you!
Please note: For the safety of performers and the audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.