Candlelight Concerts In Bristol 2025 Are Honouring Classical Greats And Modern Icons — Here’s The Full List Of Tributes

September transforms the city’s most atmospheric venues with thousands of candles that create an enchanting backdrop for musical discovery. This month, the best Candlelight concerts in Bristol feature captivating tributes to Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, and Vivaldi, among other popular musical experiences. As each season continues to unveil new classical music tributes, audiences find themselves transported by the intimate glow of candlelight.

If you’re looking for a special or even last-minute gift, look no further than the Candlelight gift card. It’s the perfect gift idea because with so many concerts to choose from, there’s something to suit every musical taste.

Featured Candlelight concerts

Candlelight: Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay

Both Coldplay and Ed Sheeran create moving songs and between these two acts, they have 11 Grammy wins under their belt. So Candlelight is celebrating the English performers with a captivating classical tribute that takes on some of their most successful hits. From “Clocks” and “Viva la Vida” to “Photograph” and “Bad Habits”, rediscover Ed Sheeran’s and Coldplay’s heartfelt tunes surrounded by thousands of candles at the charming Church of All Saints.

Candlelight: Christmas Movie Soundtracks

Christmas is all about getting cosy with your loved ones and re-watching those favorite films you only bring out once a year. For many, it’s a special tradition—like watching Elf for the 11th time! This concert celebrates the beautiful soundtracks that capture the magic of these nights. With music from Love Actually, Jingle All the Way, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and more, the evening is sure to become a cherished part of your Christmas traditions.

Candlelight: Halloween Classics

It’s never too early to start planning for one of the most exciting celebrations of the year — Halloween. For this reason, Candlelight has made it easy for lovers of the spooky season to get their hands on tickets to its spine-chilling concerts in advance. Recreating familiar melodies like The Addams Family Theme, “Tubular Bells” and Prelude from Psycho in the classical form, the talented musicians of a string quartet will give their take on ooky-spooky songs and compositions at Church of All Saints.

All upcoming Candlelight concerts in Bristol

Candlelight Reviews

Candlelight has been met with countless 5-star reviews since arriving in Bristol. Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”

“Wonderful event loved it” – Tribute to Coldplay

“Incredible show! Will definitely be booking another” – Tribute to Taylor Swift

“Beautiful performance, Bristol Quartet performed so well and had great synergy.” – Tribute to Adele

“Excellent!!!” – Tribute to ABBA

“Very atmospheric.Great concert.Really enjoyed it.See you next time !” – Tribute to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

Candlelight locations in Bristol

Candlelight concerts in Bristol are hosted at some of Bristol’s most extraordinary venues including St Mary Redcliffe Church, a stunning example of English Gothic architecture in Redcliffe; Church of All Saints, a Grade II listed landmark in Clifton with vibrant stained-glass and modernist touches; and Bristol Cathedral, renowned for its Gothic style, Norman carvings, and central location on College Green, each offering a uniquely atmospheric setting for unforgettable musical performances.

Reasons to go to Candlelight

Attending a Candlelight concert offers many compelling reasons: the soothing glow of countless candles combined with beautiful music creates a truly intimate and enchanting atmosphere. Carefully curated musical programs appeal to varied tastes, while the striking historic venues add a sense of grandeur to the event. Altogether, these features transform each concert into more than just a performance—making it an immersive, memorable experience that lingers long after the final note.

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