Portland’s Candlelight series casts a warm, enchanting glow across the city this new year with magical tributes to beloved artists and genres. Gather for spellbinding classical renditions of modern favorites like Taylor Swift, Coldplay, and The Beatles, along with timeless concertos that celebrate the season. These captivating candlelit performances offer something special for everyone, making them the perfect escape from the stress of life.
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.
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: Tributes to Taylor Swift
Swifties will be happy to hear that Candlelight is bringing multiple Taylor Swift tributes to Portland this season. Songs like “Love Story” and “Anti-Hero” as well as medleys from Red, reputation, folklore and 1989 will be performed by a string quartet inside Miller Hall and The Old Church Concert Hall. Candles will flicker, music will be played live and Taylor’s discography will shine at these “Enchanted” tributes in Portland.
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!”
“Highly Recommend! The show was fantastic. The atmosphere, entertainment and song selections were excellent. Definitely would do this again.” — Legends of R&B feat. Songs by Usher, Whitney Houston, and More
“Wow, incredible experience!!! Already booking the next one!” — Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
“The quartet was excellent super romantic great date night wifey loved it.” — A Tribute to Taylor Swift
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.