After receiving enormous success in some of the biggest cities in the world—Barcelona, Paris, Manchester, Melbourne—the Candlelight concert series has come to grace some of DC’s greatest culturally-important spaces.
You’ll get to enjoy some of your favorite artists’ works in the historic Miracle Theatre, The Howard Theatre, and St. Francis Hall. There’ll be something for everyone, from pop icons Beyoncé and Taylor Swift to the best soundtracks in film history. So, sit back, relax under the flickering candles, and transport yourself into far-away worlds.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
This public library in D.C. gets its name from the legendary minister and activist, Martin Luther King Jr. From exhibits and outreach services to an adult learning department and meeting and study rooms, the library has everything you could possibly need from your local library. And now it also has the Candlelight series!
St. Francis Hall: a multi-purpose venue
Located in the Brookland neighborhood, it was originally constructed in the early 1900s as a school and convent for the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America. However, today St. Francis Hall is a popular venue for weddings, receptions, and as of this season, Candlelight concerts. This venue is known for its excellent acoustics, which make it a favorite among local musicians and performers. The hall’s stage is equipped with professional sound and lighting equipment, ensuring that every performance sounds and looks the best. What more can you ask for?
The church’s large sanctuary features a beautiful pipe organ and has a smaller chapel, which is used for more intimate concerts. This setting is ideal for Candlelight, as the live musicians are surrounded by thousands of candles, making for an unforgettable experience. Blessed be the music!
Find out more about this venue right here.Sidney Harman Hall has hosted The Daily Show
Sidney Harman Hall is part of the Harman Center for the Arts. It’s a premier venue for the Shakespeare Theatre Company, known for its architectural elegance and flexible performance space. Designed by Diamond and Schmitt Architects, the 761-seat theater features a striking glass façade, versatile stage configurations, and rich interior materials like African makore wood.
Discover the magic of Candlelight in some of The District’s most spectacular venues. The pleasant classical compositions, the whimsical scores and soundtracks, and the superb locations, really is a combination unlike any other.
You can choose from a range of venues and concerts and decide what suits you best. And if you’re still not sure if Candlelight is for you, we’ve rounded up seven convincing reasons to attend a candlelit tribute this season.