The Candlelight series has proven to be extremely popular among L.A. audiences and is returning to dazzle you with an array of musical performances. From jazz greats like Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole to modern-day icons including Taylor Swift and Adele, there is a Candlelight concert for every music lover.
This one-of-a-kind experience is not only made special by its setlists, but it is also known for its partiality for breathtaking venues. Candlelight is coming to several incredible locations in L.A. including Historic Woman’s Club, Immanuel Presbyterian Church, and Ovation Square.
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Candlelight Venues in L.A.
The Biltmore: An historical hotel
The Biltmore in Downtown Los Angeles has been an iconic landmark since its opening in 1923. The architecture showcases a blend of Renaissance Revival and Beaux-Arts styles, making it super grand and opulent. Its Gold Ballroom, which will be used for Candlelight, has been a backdrop for tons of significant events, including the Oscars, and has welcomed dignitaries, celebrities, and guests from around the world. This place is about as glamorous as it gets, even in a city like Los Angeles! And now, you get to experience its allure thanks to Candlelight.
Historic Woman’s Club, Santa Monica
Candlelight concerts at this revival building in Santa Monica are supported by glass transoms, twin staircases, and original maple floors. Tribute concerts to soulful singers like Lauryn Hill adapt seamlessly to the spacious main ballroom. In keeping with the Historic Woman Club’s dedication to organizing community events, the historic society welcomes Candlelight into its antique arms.
Skirball Cultural Center, Glendale
The Skirball Cultural Center is a meeting place inspired by Jewish tradition and democratic ideals of freedom and equality. A dynamic institution welcoming people to engage in cultural activities, the center invites Candlelight to uphold its reputation as one of “the leading cultural venues in Los Angeles”. Depending on the day, you can hear tributes to smooth jazz, the dramatic intensity of Billie Holiday, and so much more.
Altar Society Brewing: One of L.A’s newest spots
Altar Society Brewing is a colossal space. Formerly a Masonic Temple, this sleek spot on Pine Avenue was recently renovated to become one of the city’s newest gems, where beer flows and laughter resounds. Bare brick walls give the venue a stylish yet simple look, with rows of communal tables and shiny silver brew kettles that tell the story of this truly beautiful brewery.
Zipper Concert Hall: A home for musicians
Found on the campus of the Colburn School and named after musician and music educator Herbert Zipper, this 415-seat concert hall is home to a number of choirs and music groups including world-renowned Musica Angelica, VOX Femina Los Angeles, and the Southwest Chamber Music. In other words, you just know that music is going to sound like a dream in this space.
Taking place at various locations across L.A., these spectacular Candlelight shows will illuminate the finest venues specifically chosen for their beauty, history, or fame—or all three. The concerts have been met by countless 5-star reviews, and guests have called it “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
The Candlelight series takes place twice each evening with two back-to-back 60-65-minute performances. Doors open at least 45 minutes before each show.