Candlelight concerts in Philadelphia
19 Candlelight programmes are currently playing in Philadelphia: tributes to popular artists or classical masterpieces, performed by intimate ensembles surrounded by thousands of candles. Candlelight is a concert series created and organised by Fever. concerts last about an hour, across 4 venues. Most programmes exist in several versions — same music, different venue and price: here they are side by side.
Programmes on stage
Sorted by next date. Versions of the same programme are compared from the most affordable to the most premium.
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Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi
- Adventure Aquarium from November 12
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Candlelight: Tribute to Phoebe Bridgers
- Adventure Aquarium from November 12
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Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
- Media Theatre For The Performing Arts from November 15
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Candlelight: 90s Unplugged
- Bok Auditorium from November 20
- Independence Seaport Museum from January 9
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Candlelight: Queen Meets ABBA
- Bok Auditorium from November 20
- Independence Seaport Museum from December 18
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Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
- Bok Auditorium from December 3
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Candlelight: Tribute to Dolly Parton
- Bok Auditorium from December 3
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Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
- Media Theatre For The Performing Arts from December 11
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Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
- Bok Auditorium from December 12
- Independence Seaport Museum from January 8
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Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
- Bok Auditorium from December 12
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Candlelight: Christmas Classics
- Independence Seaport Museum from December 17
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Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
- Independence Seaport Museum from January 8
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Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special
- Adventure Aquarium from February 11
Where to hear a Candlelight concert?
Each venue links to its page: full programme, access, photos.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Candlelight concert?
A concert series created by Fever: musicians in intimate formations (string quartet, piano…) perform tributes to popular artists or classical masterpieces, surrounded by thousands of candles in remarkable venues. Concerts last about an hour, without intermission.
Are the candles real?
No — they are flameless LED candles, required for the safety of heritage venues. The visual effect is very much real.
How much do tickets cost?
Price mostly depends on the venue. Each programme's "from" price is shown on this page.
Who performs and who organises Candlelight concerts?
Candlelight is a series created and organised by Fever. These are tribute concerts: Candlelight musicians perform the repertoire of an artist or composer, and the original artist is not on stage.
How long does a Candlelight concert last?
About an hour, without intermission. Doors usually open 30 to 45 minutes before the start — seating is by zone, first come first seated within your zone.