Candlelight bewitches audiences all over the world with its exceptionally talented musicians, wide ranging musical genres and uplifting sea of candles. This season it’s come to the city to enchant Sydneysiders in its unique and glamourous venues, such as Sydney Town Hall, Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace, and many more.
The beauty of live classical music combined with the soft glow of candlelight is unparalleled. You can expect everything, including tributes to iconic pop artists to Romantic composer. There’s something for everyone, so grab a mate or your family, sit back and experience music like you never have before.
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Sydney Town Hall: a venue of grandeur and history
Located in the heart of Sydney and built in the 1880s, this Victorian-era building features sumptuous and adorned interiors, including a majestic pipe organ and elaborate stained-glass windows. The Town Hall is renowned for its amazing acoustics, making it a popular venue for classical and jazz concerts. Add to that innumerable candles slowly twinkling in the background and you’ve got an elegant and sophisticated evening to remember.
Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace: a flashy old-timey cinema
Also known as the Cremorne Orpheum Theatre, this historic cinema is located at 380 Military Road in the northern suburb of Sydney, Cremorne. The cinema was built in the 1930s and features ornate Art Deco architecture and a beautifully restored interior, including a grand foyer, stained-glass windows and an impressive chandelier. With its vintage charm and intimate atmosphere, Hayden Orpheum is a fitting venue for film and music lovers alike, looking for a unique and memorable experience.
Sydney Masonic Centre: an unusually spectacular venue
This is not your typical classical concert venue. Located in the heart of the central business district, this centre is owned and operated by the Freemasons, a fraternal organisation that has a long history in Australia. The venue features a range of event spaces, including a grand auditorium, which is perfect for intimate concerts. It has excellent acoustics and the seating capacity can reach up to 600. But perhaps what’s most striking about the building, is its distinguished Brutalist exterior. The juxtaposition of the heavy-looking and concrete architecture with the paradisaical classical music in a setting filled with hundreds of flickering candles, is an unreal experience that everyone should try at least once in their lives.
The Concourse: a jaw-dropping cultural space
The Concourse is a vibrant cultural hub located in Chatswood, a bustling suburb on the North Shore of Sydney. It’s a pretty unique venue as it combines a few different things under one roof—there’s a concert hall, a theatre, a cinema, an art gallery and even a library! The Concert hall is particularly sensational for intimate concerts because it not only has impeccable acoustics, but also an inviting and cozy atmosphere. The Concourse is great to catch a show, so this season you can soak up the creative vibes in a series of Candlelight concerts.
St. Stephen’s Uniting Church: an otherworldly location
Blessed be the music in St. Stephen’s Uniting Church! Located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, this historic gem was built in the 1930s and features stunning Gothic Revival architecture, including a soaring bell tower and intricate stained-glass windows. The church is known for its fantastic acoustics, making it a popular venue for intimate concerts. If you want to live a transcendental experience in a spiritual place as you’re embraced by the gentle glow of candles and heavenly classical music, search no more.
Candlelight has taken the world by storm with a broad range of music genres, for everyone to enjoy. We can’t think of a better way to spend an evening than with a magical night, listening to talented live musicians as they play in the city’s most iconic venues.
Overall, Sydney’s unique blend of cultural richness, urban sophistication, smashing venues and candlelit classical music make for a one-of-a-kind experience that is destined to leave you in awe.
Note: For the safety of performers and the audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.