Portland’s Candlelight series casts a warm, enchanting glow across the city this season with magical tributes to beloved artists and genres. As the days get longer and flowers bloom, gather for spellbinding classical renditions of modern favorites like Taylor Swift, Coldplay, and The Beatles, along with timeless compositions that celebrate the season.
These stunning candlelit concerts are lighting up Candlelight venues in Portland including the architectural gem Miller Hall and the Buckley Center Auditorium. Candlelight certainly knows how to deliver an incredible experience you’ll want to relive time and time again. All you have to do is sit back, relax and let these enchanting concerts do the rest.
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Featured Candlelight Concerts in Portland
Candlelight: Best of the 80s
Get ready for a fantabulous ride! This season, Candlelight is taking you on a musical journey back to the ’80s by reimagining iconic songs that reflect the decade’s free spirit. From “Don’t Stop Believin'” and “Eye of the Tiger” to “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and “Livin’ on a Prayer”, we continue to hear these songs on the radio and even choose them for karaoke night. So head to the charming Miller Hall to experience them in a beautiful setting.
Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More
This Candlelight concert takes you on a journey through Italian composer’s most famous masterpiece and other reinterpretations by the likes of “Astor Piazzolla” and “Max Richter”.
Under the glow of thousands of candles, you’ll feel the lushness of “Spring”, as Listeso String Quartet give you their take on the composer’s first concerto. Continue following the shepherd and his flock as their stuck in a rainstorm, as “Summer” sounds through the Alberta Rose Theatre. Not to worry though—the sun will shine again as you celebrate the harvest through the melodies of “Autumn”. Closing the evening, the classically-trained musicians will play the high tones, which unequivocally represent “Winter” and its freezing cold weather.
Candlelight Spring concerts
Spring in Portland brings plenty of showers. But that also means it’s time for renewal and growth. The Candlelight Spring series celebrates this much awaited season by adorning the stages of some of the most popular stages of the city with countless flowers and beautiful blossoms besides it’s already breathtaking sea of candles. Guests can look forward to spring tributes by the likes of Joe Hisaishi, Adele and more!
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts in Portland
Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight concerts have been met by countless 5-star reviews, and guests have called it “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“I am doing this again. Candlelit room, respectful patrons, outstanding musicians, intimate venue. Magical music. Just wonderful!” – From Bach to The Beatles
“My daughters and I really enjoyed the music and all the candles!!” – Tribute to Taylor Swift
“Excellent show, everything was perfect!” – Tribute to Queen
“Beautiful! The musicians performed so passionately. I will absolutely be returning!” – Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More
“This was so so so so what I needed tonight. Intimate setting, wickedly talented musicians and just soul filling.” – Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
These magical concerts have dazzled audiences in over 170 cities around the world and show no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Their incomparable ambiances, talented musicians and many more reasons make Candlelight an experience unlike any other, and you won’t want to miss out. Simply sit back and savor the stunning classical takes on modern-day hits as well as the music of yesteryear.
Candlelight concerts take place twice each night with two back to back 60-65 minute performances. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each show.
Note that for the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.