
Experiencing live music in softly glowing light is now possible in Dubai thanks to Candlelight. The acclaimed concert series, which has illuminated more than 100 cities around the world, shines a new light on influential musical genres and artists while celebrating classical greats and contemporary hits. From Chopin to The Beatles, Coldplay to Vivaldi, and famous film scores by iconic composers like Hans Zimmer, Candlelight sets your night alight.
Candlelight concerts in Dubai take over some of the city’s most stunning venues and transform them into brilliant performance spaces with the light of hundreds of candles flickering off of the walls. Candlelight has illuminated The Theatre at Mall of the Emirates and L’Alliance Française, and continues to shine in Grand Maximilian Ballroom at Raffles The Palm. It’s unlike anything you’ve experienced before.
Featured Candlelight Concert
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
Coldplay’s anthemic, piano-driven hits are receiving the Candlelight treatment this October at L’Alliance Française. Immerse yourself in a 65-minute concert featuring classical takes on “Clocks”, “Trouble”, “Fix You”, and many more hits from the British group’s impressive back catalogue. And “Don’t Panic”, there are three back-to-back concerts taking place on the day leaving you with plenty of options to choose from.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi
L’Alliance Française is set to host an enchanting tribute featuring performances of some of Ludovico Einaudi’s most beloved works. From Divenir and Fly to Primavera and Una Mattina, Magdalena Aneta Wajdzik, a talented pianist, will take you on a melodic journey through the Italian pianist’s moving pieces. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind tribute coming to Dubai.
Candlelight: Best of Animes
Whether you started watching anime as a kid, teen or adult, you must know how emotionally impactful their soundtracks are. Anime scores can be haunting, uplifting, or triumphant and can stir feelings of nostalgia, sadness or excitement. They’ve become so popular, because they often feature a unique blend of musical genres, including rock, pop, classical and electronic music, which appeals to a wide range of audiences.
This season, Candlelight invites you to a magical concert series that celebrates all your favourite anime themes. You can listen to music from My Neighbour Totoro, Dragon Ball, Pokemon, Howl’s Moving Castle, and more.
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts in Dubai
Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight has been met with countless 5-star reviews since arriving in Dubai. Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“A fantastic experience!!!! Looking forward to more renditions of other great rock bands as well.”
“Musicians so talented, venue so fitting. Loved everything about the experience.”
“I enjoyed it a lot. Very entertaining. Would like to bring my friends next time.”
Don’t miss out on these spectacular Candlelight concerts taking over stunning Dubai spaces. Immerse yourself in an evening of awe-inspiring music and candlelight. Whether on your own, with friends, or a special someone, there’s a Candlelight concert to entertain everybody. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the show.
Please note: For the safety of performers and the audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.