The renowned Candlelight Concerts by Fever Concerts are a unique and enchanting musical experience that’s perfect for families.
Candlelight Concerts are live performances in beautiful, iconic spaces all around Melbourne. Sit amongst the mesmerising symphony of lights and enjoy the musicians playing centre stage.
The relatively short and themed concerts are an opportunity to introduce kids to the joy of live music performance in spectacular spaces, amidst the glow of countless candles.
Candlelight Concert Melbourne Review
Candlelight Concerts’ curated repertoire spans different genres and eras, including jazz, pop, rock, classical and movie soundtracks. Whether you’re a seasoned music enthusiast or a casual listener, there’s something for everyone.
I took my kids (10 and 12 years) to The Beatles tribute concert by candlelight.
It was a little strange at first hearing the songs played by a string quartet – but soon we were captivated by the beauty of the candle light concert.
Candlelight Concerts often feature local talent, giving them a platform to showcase their skills and share their passion with the community.
The musicians were very talented and clearly enjoying themselves on stage. We liked the little introductions to each piece – while the songs were all familiar, it was interesting to hear some of the background behind some of the songs.
The highlights for us were ‘Blackbird’, punctuated by distinct bird-like sounds created by the musicians gently scraping their bows across the strings. I’d never heard anything like it before!
Then the finale, Let’s Get Together, played with exuberance and displays of musical technical virtuosity!
At only 65 minutes and with shows starting at 6:30pm (there’s also a second show at 8:30pm), the Candlelight Concerts are perfectly timed for kids. You can have an early dinner before the show and with such a short duration there’s not too much time for fidgeting!
Fever recommends that the candlelight concerts are best enjoyed by kids 8+ years. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Candlelight Concerts Melbourne Locations
The iconic venues chosen for the Fever Candlelight Concerts in Melbourne (and around the world) add an extra layer of magic to the event. From historic churches to elegant theatres, each location has a unique story to tell.
Even though I’ve been to the Athenaneum Theatre many times, for the Candlelight Concert we climbed upstairs to a small, elegant room. It felt like an exclusive Paris salon!
The room was set up with ground level seating and raised, tiered seating towards the back. Given the intimate surrounds, everyone got a good view of the stage.
Candlelight Concerts Tickets
Booking your tickets to a Fever Up Candlelight Concert is as easy as a few clicks.
Just explore upcoming candlelight concerts, choose your preferred date and venue, and secure your tickets in advance. Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each ‘zone’.
Tickets start from $27 depending on the zone and the candle light concert location.
There are no child tickets – but if you spread the cost across adults and children I think the ticket pricing makes Candlelight Concerts a relatively affordable option for a family-friendly live music experience – say when you compare it to the symphony, opera or musical theatre.
Due to the popularity of each Melbourne Candlelight Concert, I recommend book early to ensure you don’t miss out on this extraordinary experience. Each concert repertoire is unique and some concerts don’t return for months.
Our you can purchase a Candlelight Concert Gift Card so your recipient can book for any Fever Candlelight Concert of their choice.
With concerts by candlelight you can experience the magic, support local musicians, and create cherished memories – all illuminated by the gentle flicker of light.
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