These Gorgeous Classical Concerts By Candlelight Are Coming To San Diego

Listening to classical music by candlelight in a beautiful setting sounds like the peaceful haven we all need.

Calm your mind and experience classical music in a new light with these sensational concerts in some of San Diego’s most magical locations. This concert series, known simply as “Candlelight,” invites everyone to relive the greatest music, from jazz to the works of today’s biggest stars, in an intimate atmosphere.

After having enormous success around the world—in cities like Paris, Barcelona, and New York—the experience finally makes its way to San Diego! Buy tickets for San Diego Candlelight concerts here.

The intimate atmosphere of Candlelight concerts and the talented musicians will guarantee this will be a night to remember. With countless flickering candles illuminating each unique space, the San Diego Candlelight concerts will present a collection of classical music over the course of 65 mesmerizing minutes.

The San Diego Museum of Natural History is another enchanting Candlelight venue. Doors open 45 minutes prior to the concerts at the museum, during which time you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the fossil and dinosaur exhibits available! If you’re a fan of Japanese animated films, you’ve probably heard the amazing music of the legendary composer Joe Hisaishi. Well, get ready for a Candlelight show paying tribute to Joe Hisaishi. He regularly works with Studio Ghibli, and you can now hear some of your favorite pieces at this musical event.

A Tribute to Queen will make you relive the magic of this timeless and revolutionary band. Audiences will be treated to iconic hits such as “Under Pressure (ft. David Bowie),” “We Will Rock You,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.

All aboard the USS Midway! You can enjoy the stunning venue for spectacular concerts. The show’s intimate ambiance and stunning venue bathed in candlelight will make this a night to remember. You’ll be able to immerse yourself in the Aircraft and Military exhibits available in the Hangar of the USS Midway. All movie lovers instantly recognize the work of the one and only Hans Zimmer! In Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer, you’ll be treated to his best works. He has composed for some of the greatest films, and you can expect such gems as Time from Inception, This Land from The Lion King, A Dark Knight from The Dark Knight, and Cornfield Chase from Interstellar.

Get your tickets to San Diego’s Candlelight concerts here!

The Chapel was once a place of worship for sailors in the 1920s, now, it’s a renovated space by Liberty Station Park. A fantastic show we’re sure you’ll love is A Tribute to Taylor. This is the perfect holiday gift for the Swiftie in your life! Prepare to sit back and enjoy some of Taylor’s most influential hits such as “Shake it Off,” “Cardigan” and “Love Story” by beautiful candlelight!  You can now get tickets to Holiday Special featuring “The Nutcracker” and more! Step into a winter wonderland starting December 2. Some of the country’s most talented musicians will bring holiday classics such as “Joy to the World,” “Deck the Halls,” and “O Holy Night” to life! Another gorgeous concert is Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. A talented string quartet will take you on a musical journey throughout the season with pieces such as “Primavera Porteña” and “Invierno Porteño.”

Established in 1978, The Mingei International Museum is a stunning San Diego institution and the newest Candlelight venue. Since 1978, the museum has collected, conserved, and exhibited stunning art made by anonymous craftsmen of ancient times to contemporary designers. The word mingei means the art of the people and is the perfect name for this lovely museum! The grandeur of this venue will be matched by Candlelight’s A Tribute to Queen on January 6 at 6:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Prepare to be swept away by the melody of hits such as Love of my Life, Under Pressure, and Another One Bites the Dust. Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons will also take place at The Mingei International Museum on January 18.

The historic Joan B. Kroc Theatre will come alive in January for Candlelight Ballet: Friday the 13th Evening of Classical Compositions. This enchanting night will feature a talented string quartet and ballet dancers from Range Ensemble for an unforgettable evening highlighting songs like, Vic Mizzy’s ‘The Addams Family,’ Ray Parker Jr.’s ‘Ghostbusters,’ and Danny Elfman’s ‘Beetlejuice.’

The Adams Avenue Theater has several stunning upcoming concerts for 2023, including tribute concerts to Juan Gabriel and Radio Head, Skrillex to Zedd – Electric Legends on Strings, and a Valentine’s Day Special ft. “Romeo and Juliet” and More! 

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!”

Candlelight is an experience unlike any other, and you won’t want to miss out.