The Candlelight series continues to be a huge success in major cities around the world, including Lisbon. And this season, you can enjoy tributes to ABBA and Queen in some of the city’s best venues. Relax and unwind by the light of countless candles.
Taking place in spectacularvenues such as the Altis Grand Hotel and the Pestana Palace Lisboa, not only will you rediscover some of your favorite songs, but you’ll also have the chance to admire a remarkable space in a new light.
Candlelight highlights
Candlelight: The Best of Zeca Afonso
“On every corner a friend. In every face equality”… Get ready to hear the most iconic works by the Portuguese singer, songwriter and poet in an enchanting setting, lit only by thousands of candles. This Candlelight Lisboa concert will take you through some of the greatest hits from the career of the troubadour of freedom, Zeca Afonso.
Candlelight: The best of Vivaldi
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons is one of the greatest classical music compositions in history. Best known for its four-part masterpiece, it describes landscapes and scenes, evokes feelings and emotions and brings back memories without the need for words. You know it without knowing you know it and it never tires, grows old or ceases to amaze.
Candlelight: The best of Metallica
The magical Candlelight series presents an enchanting evening at this spectacular Metallica tribute concert. Now, under an immense sea of lights, some of their greatest hits such as Enter Sandman and Nothing Else Matters will be remembered in an incredible candlelit concert. Hearing their iconic songs in a stunning venue is a truly unique experience.
All Candlelight concerts in Lisbon
There are already hundreds of candlelight concerts that have taken place in incredible venues in our city, and many more to come, always in beautiful and special places.
Here’s our updated list of upcoming Candlelight concerts in Lisbon:
What they say about Candlelight
Candlelight has received excellent reviews from those who have attended their concerts in Lisbon:
“I loved it. I surprised my wife and she was delighted! Very good!To be repeated.” –Tribute to Queen
“Virtuoso musicians, attentive staff. pleasant venue: excellent show!” –The best of Vivaldi
“One of the most enjoyable evenings I’ve ever had in Lisbon! The quartet are harmoniously in tune with each other and show great passion for their work. Well chosen venue! Well organized, memorable evening 👏👏👏” -Classicsof Rock
The intimate atmosphere of the Candlelight concerts in Lisbon with hundreds of candles all around is a unique multi-sensory experience, which further enhances the pleasure of celebrating classical music. A unique event that keeps expanding, taking the magic of Candlelight to cities all over the world, including destinations such as Cascais and Oeiras.
Lasting around an hour, each Candlelight concert offers an unforgettable atmosphere, where the audience feels every note intensely. With tickets starting at €15, depending on the program, Candlelight concerts allow you to enjoy your favorite songs, next to a sea of sails, and like you never thought possible!
Note: For the safety of the musicians and the audience, all the candles used are LED.