Candlelight Concerts in DC

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac is a glowing, immersive concert experience that transforms the band’s timeless rock catalog into rich, cinematic string arrangements performed live in a room lit by hundreds of flickering candles. Over the course of about an hour, the Listeso String Quartet brings fresh emotion and intimacy to favorites like “Everywhere,” “Gypsy,” “You Make Loving Fun,” “Never Going Back Again,” “Don’t Stop,” “Gold Dust Woman,” “Go Your Own Way,” “Landslide,” “Little Lies,” “Songbird,” “Rhiannon,” and “The Chain,” creating a warm, transportive night that feels both familiar and beautifully reimagined.

Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More is an immersive classical concert that surrounds you with the warm glow of hundreds of candles while a live string ensemble brings some of the most vivid music ever written to life. Anchored by Vivaldi’s iconic Four Seasons, the program weaves in additional favorites—like the soaring “Méditation” from Thaïs, a modern, hypnotic reimagining of Vivaldi by Max Richter, and the passionate pulse of Piazzolla—creating a journey that moves from sparkling delicacy to thunderous drama and back again, with every melody feeling close, immediate, and richly cinematic.

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer is an immersive concert experience that reimagines some of modern film’s most iconic scores in elegant, emotionally charged string arrangements, all performed in a sea of flickering candlelight. Over roughly an hour, the program travels from the pulse-quickening intensity of Inception and The Dark Knight to the sweeping grandeur of Gladiator and Man of Steel, with unforgettable moments from The Lion King, Interstellar, Sherlock Holmes, and Pirates of the Caribbean woven in—creating a cinematic, goosebump-inducing night where every theme feels both epic and surprisingly intimate.

Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons is a high-energy, candlelit concert that turns two arena-sized catalogs into something intimate and cinematic, as a live string quartet reimagines soaring choruses, pulsing rhythms, and big emotional hooks in elegant classical-style arrangements. Over the course of about an hour, you’ll hear favorites from both bands—think Coldplay staples like “Clocks,” “Fix You,” “The Scientist,” “Viva la Vida,” and “A Sky Full of Stars” paired with Imagine Dragons crowd-pleasers like “Radioactive,” “Believer,” “Bad Liar,” and “Follow You”—creating a fun, immersive “versus” experience where each song feels freshly dramatic under the warm glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: Tribute to Drake is a live, multi-sensory concert that reimagines Drake’s biggest hits in an intimate setting illuminated entirely by candlelight, with a string quartet bringing fresh emotion and cinematic intensity to songs you know by heart. Expect sleek, classical arrangements that move from smooth late-night vibes to full-on anthemic energy—turning melodies from favorites like “Passionfruit,” “Marvins Room,” “God’s Plan,” “One Dance,” and “Hold On, We’re Going Home” into something beautifully unexpected, immersive, and unforgettable from the first note to the last.

Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites is a lush, candlelit concert experience that transforms modern R&B and neo-soul into glowing, string-driven arrangements, letting familiar hooks and slow-burn grooves land with new intimacy and drama. Performed live by the Kennedy String Quartet, the set moves through a genre-spanning mix of favorites—from SZA, Lauryn Hill, Solange, Miguel, Frank Ocean, and H.E.R. to Alicia Keys, Boyz II Men, and soulful showstoppers like Prince’s “Purple Rain” and Childish Gambino’s “Redbone”—creating a warm, immersive night that feels both classic and unmistakably contemporary.

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA is a glowing, immersive tribute concert that reimagines two legendary catalogs through the rich, cinematic sound of a live string quartet, turning stadium-sized anthems and disco-pop classics into something intimate, dramatic, and unexpectedly moving. Under a sea of flickering candles, you’ll hear instantly recognizable favorites—from the sing-along sparkle of “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” and “Super Trouper” to the electrifying punch of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “We Will Rock You,” and “We Are the Champions”—with the music’s hooks, harmonies, and emotional turns brought front and center in fresh classical arrangements.

Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi is a glowing, immersive concert that brings the beloved music of legendary Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi to life by the soft shimmer of candlelight, with the Kennedy String Quartet performing sweeping, intimate arrangements that feel both cinematic and close-up. The program celebrates iconic themes from Studio Ghibli and beyond—taking you through moments from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Ponyo, The Wind Rises, Kikujiro, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, and Howl’s Moving Castle—so every melody hits with fresh emotion, nostalgia, and breathtaking atmosphere.

Candlelight: Jazz—The Best of Frank Sinatra & Nat King Cole is a stylish, candlelit concert that puts a smooth, swing-era spin on two legendary songbooks, surrounding you with the warm glow of candles as a live jazz ensemble brings these timeless standards to life with effortless charm and romance. With PureSoul at the helm, you’ll hear beloved favorites like “Come Fly with Me,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Night and Day,” “The Way You Look Tonight,” and “Unforgettable,” all delivered with that classic late-night lounge feel—equal parts sophisticated, nostalgic, and irresistibly toe-tapping.

Candlelight: Tribute to Adele is a glowing, immersive concert that reimagines Adele’s biggest heartbreak anthems and powerhouse ballads in lush string arrangements performed live by the Listeso String Quartet, all surrounded by the warm flicker of hundreds of candles. Over the course of about an hour, expect a beautiful journey through fan favorites like “Hello,” “Someone Like You,” “Make You Feel My Love,” “Rolling in the Deep,” “Set Fire to the Rain,” “Skyfall,” “When We Were Young,” “Easy On Me,” and more—each melody transformed into something at once intimate and cinematic, with the emotion of Adele’s songwriting shining through in every note.

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special is a romantic, candlelit concert that wraps a handpicked playlist of love songs and cinematic themes in gorgeous live string arrangements, creating an intimate atmosphere that feels made for date night. Performed by the Kennedy String Quartet, the program blends classic pop ballads and movie-moment melodies—think “Unchained Melody,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?,” “A Whole New World,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” “All You Need Is Love,” “A Thousand Years,” “Shallow,” and “My Heart Will Go On”—so each familiar tune lands with fresh tenderness, sweeping drama, and that extra bit of sparkle you only get from hearing it live by the glow of hundreds of candles.

Candlelight: From Bach to The Beatles is a genre-hopping, candlelit concert that pairs beloved classical masterpieces with iconic Beatles songs, reimagined for string quartet in a warm, immersive atmosphere. The set moves seamlessly from the elegance of Bach (including a Bach/“Blackbird” pairing) and the sparkle of Mozart’s “Eine kleine Nachtmusik,” through the dramatic drive of Beethoven’s Fifth and the dreamlike shimmer of Debussy’s “Clair de Lune,” then back into Beatles favorites like “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Eleanor Rigby,” “Yesterday,” “Help!,” “Here Comes the Sun,” “A Day in the Life,” and “Strawberry Fields Forever,” creating a musical journey that connects centuries of melody, emotion, and invention in a single, intimate evening.

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings is a high-energy, candlelit concert that flips golden-era hip-hop into lush, cinematic arrangements performed live by a string quartet, letting iconic hooks and beats hit with fresh drama and surprising emotion. Over about an hour, you’ll hear crowd-pleasing medleys celebrating legends like Fugees and Lauryn Hill, Jay-Z, Nas, Outkast, Missy Elliott, A Tribe Called Quest, Wu-Tang Clan, 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., and Dr. Dre—plus a full-string take on Snoop Dogg’s “Gin and Juice”—creating an immersive night that feels equal parts nostalgic, elegant, and electrifying under the warm glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles is a beautifully atmospheric concert that reimagines the Fab Four’s most beloved songs through elegant live string arrangements, all performed amid the warm glow of candlelight for an intimate, immersive listening experience. Expect instantly recognizable melodies and sing-along moments—like “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” “Penny Lane,” “Come Together,” “Here Comes the Sun,” “Eleanor Rigby,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” “Yesterday,” and “Let It Be”—delivered with fresh emotion and cinematic sweep by the Listeso String Quartet, turning timeless pop into something transporting and unexpectedly moving.

Candlelight: Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay is a dreamy, candlelit concert that reimagines two hit-making catalogs through sweeping live string arrangements, blending Coldplay’s soaring anthems with Ed Sheeran’s heartfelt pop into one atmosphere-rich evening. Performed by the Listeso String Quartet, the program moves through favorites like “Clocks,” “Something Just Like This,” “Adventure of a Lifetime,” “Fix You,” “The Scientist,” “Viva la Vida,” and “A Sky Full of Stars,” alongside Sheeran staples including “Bad Habits,” “Photograph,” “Shivers,” “Perfect,” and “Give Me Love,” creating an experience that feels both intimate and stadium-sized—all in about an hour of music that hits with fresh emotion under the glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: Tribute to TOOL brings the band’s dark, hypnotic catalog into an intimate, candlelit setting, where the music is reimagined in rich, cinematic arrangements for strings for a powerful, multi-sensory concert experience. Performed by the Metropolis String Quartet, the program highlights fan-favorite tracks like “Vicarious,” “Stinkfist,” “Forty Six & 2,” “Schism,” “Sober,” “Disposition,” “The Pot,” and “Pneuma,” letting TOOL’s shifting rhythms, tension-and-release builds, and haunting melodies unfold with fresh nuance—at once atmospheric, intense, and unexpectedly elegant.