As the colder air settles across Cleveland, the unique multi-sensory experience of Candlelight illuminates the city’s most treasured venues. Audiences can discover the best Candlelight concerts in Cleveland among the season’s popular highlights. Tributes celebrating the powerful symphonies of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, the unforgettable hits of Coldplay & Imagine Dragons, and the beloved holiday cheer of Christmas Classics are planned. With every season introducing new classical music tributes, the series maintains an extraordinary and continually inspiring lineup.
If you’re on the lookout for the perfect present but don’t know where to start, Candlelight’s gift card covers all bases. The recipient can choose which concert suits them best, so you can treat them to a personal gift without worrying if they’ll like it or not.
Featured Candlelight Concerts In Cleveland
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Fans of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons, or even just a blend of alternative rock and pop sounds being transformed in the classical form, will want to find their seat at this captivating concert coming to Maltz Performing Arts Center. A skilled string quartet is taking on Coldplay’s “Viva la Vida” and “The Scientist” as well as Imagine Dragons’ “Bad Liar” and “Follow You”, among other fan favorites. It will be an unforgettable experience made entirely possible by the powerful hits of these two powerhouse groups.
Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
Candlelight are taking it back to one of music’s most influential decades. Reflecting on the greats who defined the genre with medleys of Lauryn Hill, Wu Tang Clan, 2Pac, Dr. Dre, and more, transformed by a string quartet, this Candlelight concert will transport you back to the heyday of Hip-Hop. Rediscover the hits that defined generations, reimagined in classical form at Maltz Performing Arts Center.
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Beneath a canopy of flickering candles, the familiar glow of Christmas melodies warms the heart. The lilting grace of Silent Night, the joyful rise of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, and the tender peace of O Holy Night unfold in shimmering harmony. Each carol becomes a radiant thread in a tapestry of light and sound, transforming timeless tradition into a luminous moment of wonder and togetherness.
All Upcoming Cleveland Candlelight concerts
Candlelight Reviews
The concerts have been met by countless 5-star reviews, and guests have called it “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“Beautifully done🎶” – Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
“I have to say it was one of the most amazing events I ever attended. My date and I were blown away at how beautiful and amazing this concert was.” – Tribute to Adele
“Lovely ✨” – Tribute to Coldplay
“Wonderful experience with my college aged son.” – Classic Rock on Strings
“Concert was amazing!! Beautifully done!!” – Tribute to Taylor Swift
Candlelight concert locations in Cleveland
The Maltz Performing Arts Center and the Cleveland Museum of Art—two of Cleveland’s most iconic cultural venues—are both hosting Candlelight concerts. The Maltz Center, a beautifully restored former synagogue with world-class acoustics, and the Cleveland Museum of Art, home to masterpieces spanning 6,000 years, offer unforgettable live music experiences in breathtaking settings that blend history, elegance, and artistry.
Reasons to go to a Candlelight concert
There are tons of reasons to attend Candlelight concerts, where the enchanting fusion of live classical music and the warm glow of countless candles creates a uniquely intimate and immersive experience. These performances allow audiences to connect deeply with timeless melodies in stunning settings, while the tranquil ambiance heightens every emotion and note. Beyond the music, the captivating atmosphere and elegant venues together craft memorable evenings that invite reflection and wonder, making each concert a cherished occasion.