We’re watching 2025 disappear in the rearview mirror at warp speed. The new Candlelight concerts in Kansas City continue to stay consistently beautiful and ever-evolving with new performances being added this coming season. Under the enchanting glow of candlelight, a string quartet will be performing more songs by a range of singers, bands and composers. While Candlelight maintains fan favorites of 2025, like dazzling tributes to Fleetwood Mac and Queen, it is also adding newer seasonal concerts to the program, like the spectacular, ‘Best of Bridgerton’.
Candlelight venues in Kansas City including the 19th-century Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception will be hosting this series of magical candlelit tributes. Sit back, relax, and prepare to be immersed in the magic of Candlelight with your friends, family, or that special someone.
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Featured Candlelight Concerts in Kansas City
Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More
The Chapel at Unity Temple on the Plaza is welcoming a groovy new tribute this season that celebrates some of the greatest legends of neo-soul. From pioneering artists to recent sensations, these musicians have redefined the genre and given tremendous tunes that have now become timeless. Hear Prince’s “Purple Rain”, Lauryn Hill’s “Ex-Factor”, SZA’s “Good Days”, and many more, reinterpreted in the classical form by the talented Fountain City Quartet.
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
We will we will rock you with this next tribute to one of the greatest bands in the world, Queen. They’ve sold over 300 million records worldwide and we continue to sing their anthems to this day because their instrumentation and theatricality is incomparable. This season, Candlelight brings you some of Queen’s greatest hits from “I Want to Break Free” and “Under Pressure” to “Bohemian Rhapsody”. Obviously because it’s Candlelight, the talented musicians of a string quartet will be accompanied by a sea of candles that twinkle alongside them inside The Chapel.
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Coldplay and Imagine Dragons have been captivating music lovers for years—Coldplay for longer, though both bands share certain similarities. Whether showcasing their unparalleled showmanship or moving fans with anthemic songs, each group has a unique sound. Experience iconic hits like “The Scientist”, “Viva la Vida”, “Radioactive”, and more in this special tribute, performed by a string quartet amid a sea of candles.
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts in Kansas City
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.”
“Amazing musicians and lovely setting! I highly recommend!” – Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More
“Very nice experience. To hear some of my favorite songs being played with violins and a cello was fascinating. I look forward to attending again.” – Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More
“So very entertaining. I loved every minute! Thank you so much.” – Tribute to Queen
“Wonderful performance” – The Best of Bridgerton on Strings
“The City of Fountains Quartet were amazing and it was a wonderful night out. We had a swell time.” – From Bach to The Beatles
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. Certainly, that is all the more reason to catch a Candlelight tribute this season.
The spectacular Candlelight series takes place twice each night with two back-to-back performances, each lasting 60 mesmerizing minutes. There are even concerts taking place in cities close by, including St. Louis and Lincoln.
So, bring your friends, and 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.