Heading into 2026, expect softer evenings with strings and candles, where the daily rush just quiets down. It’s all about that gentle glow and music for unwinding—no hurry, just good vibes. New programs and seasonal editions ahead mean the best Candlelight concerts in Richmond show now signs of slowing down in the new year.
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Featured Candlelight concerts in Richmond
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Known for their eclectic style and dreamy melodies, Fleetwood Mac is one of the best-selling bands in the world. They’ve gone through quite the journey, often changing musical styles and band members. But with Nicks and Buckingham joining the band, they quickly rose to fame, topping the charts in cities all over the world. This season, you can experience their folk and soft rock tunes completely reimagined by a talented string quartet. Certainly, Candlelight is bringing its trademark sea of candles to thus, lend an ethereal glow to the evening.
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
Dive into a glittering duel of pop royalty as Queen and ABBA take centre stage in candle-lit splendour. The Listeso String Quartet will perform timeless favourites like “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “We Are the Champions”, “Dancing Queen”, “Gimme ! Gimme ! Gimme”, and more—each note shimmering in the warm glow of candles at the historic John Marshall Ballrooms in Richmond. Expect one hour of exhilarating melodies, flawless harmonies and nostalgic energy, perfect for pop-lovers of every generation.
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Coldplay and Imagine Dragons are going head-to-head at this unforgettable Candlelight tribute concert that combines the very best songs of both bands for an extraordinary evening of pop-rock bliss. Having broken countless streaming, touring, and sales records over the years, they’ve been competing for the title of the most successful band of the 21st century for some time.
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Candlelight reviews
The Candlelight concerts have been met by countless 5-star reviews across the country, and guests have called it “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“Great, interactive performance!” – Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Prince, Childish Gambino, & More
“Absolutely stunning. Soul centering ambience.” – Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
“This was such a fun, beautiful, uniquely wonderful experience! 10/10 so so beautiful! Will go back for more 💕💕💕” – Tribute to Queen
“It did not disappoint !! The concert was so good and the musicians engaging and fun. It went by too quickly though lol, I always want to spend hours listening as the music is wonderfully relaxing […]” – A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
“Amazing show!” – Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
Candlelight concert locations in Richmond
Built in 1858 for flour magnate Bolling Walker Haxall, the Bolling Haxall House is a striking three‑story Italian villa–style mansion in downtown Richmond. With sandstone‑colored stucco, classical columns, and ornate detailing, it now serves as the historic home of The Woman’s Club, hosting lectures, performances, weddings, and atmospheric Candlelight concerts in its elegant auditorium.
Reasons to go to a Candlelight concert
There are tons of reasons to attend Candlelight concerts, where the gentle flicker of candles creates a cozy and captivating ambiance that draws audiences closer to the music. The carefully curated programs blend timeless classics with modern favorites, bringing each piece to life in intimate settings. Combined with stunning venues and passionate performances, these concerts offer a unique way to experience music’s emotional power, creating memorable and heartfelt moments.