This season, let Candlelight San Diego enchant you and your hopes and dreams for the year with some live music magic! Talented musicians bring timeless classics to life, offering breathtaking performances that span genres. While Candlelight maintains fan favourites of 2025 with 90’s Unplugged and the best of Joe Hisaishi, it is also adding newer seasonal concerts to the program. Dive into the warmth and beauty of these unforgettable tribute concerts, because the days are slipping through our fingers faster than beach sand.
Enjoy spectacular tributes to your favorites at magnificent Candlelight venues in San Diego including Joan B. Kroc Theatre and Adams Avenue Theater. Prepare to experience a remarkable night of stunning live music as a sea of candles illuminates some of the city’s most gorgeous settings.
If you’re on the lookout for a special gift, turn to a Candlelight gift card for the perfect present guaranteed to please!
Featured Candlelight concerts in San Diego
Candlelight Open Air
San Diego’s golden summer evenings welcome the gentle magic of Candlelight Open Air concerts, where flickering candles dance upon ocean breezes and talented musicians play tribute to your favorite artists this upcoming season, like the spectacular ‘Queen vs ABBA’. Whether shared with friends, family, or a partner, these radiant nights invite you to savor the warmth, the music, and the unforgettable spirit of San Diego’s summer.
Candlelight: 90s Unplugged
The ’90s were all about irreverence, eclectic personalities and sometimes disillusionment, with grunge, Britpop, and alternative rock dominating the scene. These genres did not only shape the decade, but they also influenced many contemporary artists, pushing them to express themselves.
If you’re ridden with ’90s nostalgia, you can ring in the new year with a head-banging tribute at the San Diego Natural History Museum to some of the most iconic bands and performers of the decade. Listen to “Everlong” by The Foo Fighters, “Wonderwall”, “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana, “Don’t Speak”, “Fly Away”, and many more, recreated in the classical form.
Candlelight Open Air: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Spooky season is not far off and Candlelight has been keeping the treats on stand by whilst the tricks start to kick in. Welcomed into the most enchanting time of the year, we’re tempted with an eerie setlist and a hauntingly lit room. The Listeso String Quartet will be playing your favourite spookers such as Michael Jackson’s “Thriller“, Danny Elfman’s “Beetlejuice” theme song, “Night on Bald Mountain” by Modest Mussorgsky and more. So, are you ready to be bewitched?
All upcoming Candlelight concerts in San Diego
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!”
“Our first Candlelight experience and it exceeded our expectations. Range Ensemble were so talented and engaging. We’re hooked!” – Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
“The vibe and the band was everything! Can’t wait to go back.” – Jazz and the Black Experience
“Music was incredible! Such a fun and interactive date night. Highly recommend!” – Romantic Jazz ft. Frank Sinatra & Nat King Cole
“Great arrangement & performance!!” – A Tribute to Coldplay
The intimate atmosphere of Candlelight concerts and the talented musicians will guarantee a night to remember. The concert series pays homage to a range of contemporary hitmakers, legendary classical composers, iconic movie soundtracks and more.
With countless flickering candles illuminating each unique space, the San Diego Candlelight concerts will present a collection of classical music over the course of 60-65 mesmerizing minutes. And if you’re still unconvinced, we’ve rounded up some of our top reasons why you should experience the magic of Candlelight for yourself.
Candlelight is broadening its horizons, bringing its enchanting concerts to new locations like Yuma, Arizona, and beyond. Whether you’re exploring new destinations or want to surprise friends and family in other cities, securing tickets for them to experience the magic has never been easier!
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.