Sydney might be a world away from the industrial streets of Birmingham, but the Shelby family’s world is coming to the city. Candlelight: Peaky Blinders arrives at St Stephen’s Uniting Church on Macquarie Street, bringing the series’ brooding soundtrack to a candlelit setting illuminated by thousands of candles.
Created by Steven Knight, Peaky Blinders follows Tommy Shelby and his family through post-First World War Birmingham. Across six seasons, the BBC drama became known for its distinctive visual style and period storytelling.
Music plays a big part in that atmosphere. The concert features tracks associated with the series, including ‘Red Right Hand’ and ‘Do I Wanna Know?’, reimagined for a candlelit performance.
That soundtrack made its name pairing a period setting with modern rock, so the big question is what happens when it’s reset for thousands of candles. Turns out, it gets moodier. Expect “Red Right Hand” by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, the opening theme, and Arctic Monkeys’ “Do I Wanna Know?”, with brooding melodies and slow-building tension throughout the concert.
23 January 2027 18:30
St Stephen's Uniting Church
Built in 1935, St Stephen’s Uniting Church is a heritage-listed landmark on Macquarie Street, directly opposite New South Wales Parliament House. Its Interwar Gothic architecture features a sandstone façade, intricate carved details and stained-glass windows, giving the church a distinctive character in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.
With its historic interiors and long-standing connection to the city’s musical life, it provides a striking setting for Candlelight: Peaky Blinders, where thousands of candles will illuminate the space during the concert.
So, the practical bits. The concert runs for about an hour. There’s no dress code, but the Shelby family has certain standards, so a flat cap, a waistcoat or a drop-waist dress will fit right in. For getting there, Martin Place station is the easy one (Exit 1 or the lift, about five minutes from Martin Place Metro), and St James works too via the Macquarie Street exit.
Buses run along Macquarie Street and Elizabeth Street, and street parking is limited. The church has disabled access throughout and accessible toilets.
📍 St Stephen’s Uniting Church, Syndey
📅 23 January 2027
⏳ 60 minutes
🎟️ Tickets from $40.50
👔 No dress code, but 1920s attire encouraged
From Red Right Hand to Do I Wanna Know?, the music of Peaky Blinders has a way of staying with you long after the credits roll. Now, it’s time to hear these familiar tracks in a different light. Ready to conduct a little family business? Book your tickets to Candlelight: Peaky Blinders in Sydney.
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Candlelight: Peaky Blinders
23 January 2027 18:30
St Stephen's Uniting Church
