Since their arrival in Barcelona, the candlelight concerts have filled with thousands and thousands of candles many of the most special locations in Barcelona. Its success is undeniable and all those who have had the opportunity to live this unique experience are delighted. However, there are still people who believe that Candlelight is not made for them.
Maybe they are put off by the idea of experiencing a concert by candlelight, maybe classical music doesn’t appeal to them or they think it’s a boring plan, but nothing could be further from the truth. Candlelight is an ideal plan for any occasion.
If you’re one of those skeptical-yet-doubtful people, we’ve found eight reasons (although there are more) why you should give Candlelight concerts a try. Come on!
1. The ambiance
Hundreds of candles, sometimes thousands. More than enough to illuminate the entire space and to create a whole sea of lights surrounding the musicians and sways as if dancing to the rhythm of the notes they play. This is more than enough to transform any venue and turn it into a magical light show worthy of contemplating at least once in a lifetime.
2. The musicians
The musicians who make Candlelight concerts possible are true professionals who, after years of practice and training, manage to thrill with their talent and passion.
The only Candlelight concerts that move away from classically trained musicians are Candlelight Jazz and Candlelight Flamenco; which usually feature well-known jazz bands or flamenco groups, equally professional and talented.
3. Classical music
In its beginnings, Candlelight set out to bring the best works of classical music to all audiences and pockets, and this continues to be its main raison d’être.
Among his tributes you can always find programs of classical music such as Vivaldi Mozart or even shows that unite music and dance with the compassions of Tchaikovsky. Great concerts in Honor of great musical geniuses.
4. Tributes to other genres
One of the major attractions of Candlelight is its variety of concerts. Among classics, we can also find other genres such as Pop, rock or jazz.
We are talking about tributes to rock legends such as Queen or Coldplay, to Pop stars such as Shakira or Ed Sheeran, tributes to the soundtracks of your favorite movies and Tributes to music industry icons such as Nina Simone, Frank Sinatra or Joan Manuel Serrat.
Who will they dedicate the next Candlelight to? Rosalia? Bad Bunny? A Tribute to Eurovision classics? Anything is possible!
5. Price of the tickets
The Candlelight concerts are suitable for all budgets. For this reason, there are several types of tickets available, with different prices, depending on seating and proximity to the artists.
You can enjoy a night of live music performed by some of Barcelona’s best musicians in a space illuminated by thousands of candles for only 15 euros, a bargain!
6. The stories
One of the points that the public who are lucky enough to attend one of the many Candlelight concerts value the most is discovering new facts or curiosities related to the songs that are being performed or about the artists to whom they are paying tribute.
This is done by the musicians themselves, who, between songs, often talk to the audience and transmit a little bit of their passion for music. You learn something new every day, and if you go to a Candlelight, you learn even more.
7. The opinions of Candlelight
There is nothing better to convince you than the opinions of those who have already enjoyed an candlelight concerts (or several). Because yes, there are many repeated:
- “Awesome experience! Very happy”.
- “Excellent performers and great professionals. It was a very participative and delightful evening. Varied and very well documented Program – highly recommended!”
- “An event that exceeds all imagined expectations. Magnificent professionals on piano and violin, brilliant venue and the Suite is that mind-blowing sensory experience.”
- “Brutal. Very dynamic and the girls are lovely. I would live it all over again.”
- “A fantastic experience, I had chills throughout the show.”
- “A real marvel.”
8. The locations
The candlelight concerts locations can’t be better cared for. Always in historic buildings or in dreamlike spaces, they manage to amplify even more that feeling that you are experiencing something unique.
From the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site or the Real Círculo Artístico of Barcelona to the El Palace Hotel or the Gaudí Crypt. Candlelight concerts in Barcelona have already transformed a long list of buildings and spaces in the city and turned them into places full of live music, candles and magic.
This magic will not stop soon, as there are many more concerts in the offing, including new Tributes, special editions of Candlelight, outdoor recitals featuring Candlelight Summer..
New shows and new locations are added to Candlelight each season, so expect this sensational concert series to continue for a long time to come. But why wait? It is best to experience it for yourself as soon as possible.