Kansas City continues to host Candlelight concerts in 2023 at some of its most iconic venues. Candlelight invites guests to immerse themselves in an atmospheric candlelit setting while listening to stunning renditions of the world’s greatest classical compositions and contemporary hits. This summer, Coldplay, Radiohead, Beethoven and many more iconic artists will be getting the magical Candlelight treatment inside some of the city’s most awe-inspiring locations.
As the city continues to heat up for summer, these sensational events are lighting up a host of incredible venues in Kansas City including the historic events space The Gem Theatre, world-renowned jazz club The Blue Room, and the 19th century Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception. Take your seat in one of Kansas City’s most beautiful venues and enjoy spellbinding renditions of your favorite songs as a sea of twinkling candles surrounds you.
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Featured Candlelight Concerts in Kansas City
Candlelight: A Tribute to Radiohead
They’re frequently named as one of the greatest bands of all time, and rightly so. Radiohead have sold over 20 million albums worldwide, with OK Computer (1997) generating most sales. The British rock band has experimented with different musical styles and influenced countless contemporary artists along the way.
This summer, although Thom Yorke’s vocals won’t resonate in The Blue Room, you can hear the band’s everlasting melodies completely reimagined by Fountain City Quintet. The program includes hits like “Burn The Witch”, “Fake Plastic Trees”, “Karma Police”, “Paranoid Android”, and more. What better place to experience spellbinding live music performances than at this beloved destination for music enthusiasts?
Candlelight: Mozart’s Requiem and More
With religion at the center of Mozart’s Requiem, hearing it recreated inside Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception’s sacred space is certainly fitting. Supported by other works such as The Magic Flute, K. 620: Overture and Don Giovanni, K. 527: Overture, this special tribute to Mozart is set to be an emotionally stirring experience. Savor every last note in a calm setting surrounded by a sea of candles.
Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons are getting the Candlelight treatment at this magical tribute to the revered composer. You’ll take your seat inside the historic Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception before a gifted string quartet journeys through the captivating compositions that depict spring, summer, fall and winter. Once the talented musicians take to the stage, the flicker of candlelight will dance to the melodies and sounds of these four concertos that have stunned audiences around the world for hundreds of years.
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Candlelight Reviews
The Candlelight concerts have been met by countless 5-star reviews, and guests have called it “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience.”
“Great music! Great venue! Loved it!” – A Tribute to Coldplay
“A great experience. Beautiful music, talented musicians. It made for a perfect date night.” – A Tribute to Radiohead
“I was amazed. Breath taking performance. I plan on going to more events.” – A Tribute to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
“Wonderful performance! We would love to see another show in the future!” – A Tribute to Coldplay
Candlelight concerts have wowed concertgoers all around the world in cities such as New York, Madrid, Paris and London and continue to dazzle audiences in Kansas City, too. Whether you love the traditional symphonies of classical music or prefer the upbeat rhythms of contemporary artists like Taylor Swift, these upcoming concerts in Kansas City have something for everyone.
The spectacular Candlelight series takes place twice each night with two back-to-back performances, each lasting 60 mesmerizing minutes. So, bring your friends, family or brave it solo and enjoy an evening of breathtaking live music illuminated by a sea of flickering candles.
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.