For all those who would like to start 2025 musically, we have the ultimate tip! The magical world of candlelight concerts in Hamburg offers you the ideal experience for the New Year. Amidst the warm candlelight, Candlelight will transport you into a magical atmosphere full of atmospheric melodies with the music of classical legends, famous pop stars and legendary rock bands!
The music sensations take place at selected locations in the port metropolis. In addition to the Ethnological Museum and the Mozart Halls , a unique location on the water will also be used. On the museum ship MS Bleichen, world-famous film soundtracks and Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” fill the port of Hamburg with enchanting melodies.
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Selected Candlelight concerts
Candlelight: Romantic classics
If there’s a time for romance, it’s now! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, experience an unforgettable evening at a candlelight concert with timeless romantic classics in a magical atmosphere. Sit back and enjoy tributes to soulful masterpieces, such as Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, My Heart Will Go On from Titanic or Debussy’s dreamlike Claire de Lune, while hundreds of candles flicker around you. This concert combines the most beautiful pieces on the themes of love, passion and romance and plays melodies that are guaranteed to go straight to the heart.
Candlelight: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi
Rediscover the wonderful world of anime with this magical tribute to none other than Joe Hisaishi. As Studio Ghibli ‘s principal musical partner, Joe Hisaishi has created the music for some of the most iconic anime films and series in history, including Chihiro’s Journey to Magic Land and My Neighbor Totoro. Whether as part of the cinematic experience or as standalone pieces of music, these spectacular compositions have the power to build excitement, evoke nostalgia and tug at our heartstrings. Immerse yourself in the glow of candlelight as you relive the most iconic moments from your favorite anime in this enchanting tribute.
Candlelight: 90s Unplugged
You don’t have to be born in the 90s to know that it’s considered a great decade for music, and the rock genre in particular. Immerse yourself in the magic of the past at this candlelight concert and experience the greatest hits of the decade in an intimate, candlelit setting. The program includes cult songs by Nirvana, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, No Doubt, Metallica and many more! A talented ensemble interprets the unforgettable classics of the 90s in an unplugged version that gets under your skin.
Candlelight: Tribute to Pink Floyd
Experience a spectacular candlelight tribute to Pink Floyd, one of the greatest musical icons of the 20th century. Their philosophical lyrics and famous psychedelic rock style brought the British band, which has sold more than 300 million records worldwide, to fame. At this tribute concert, some of their greatest hits such as Wish You Were Here, Comfortably Numb or Another Brick In The Wall will be presented to you in a sea of candlelight by a string quartet. Get ready for an unforgettable evening!
All upcoming Candlelight concerts in Hamburg
Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight has set itself the goal of providing visitors with an unforgettable experience. The 5-star reviews show the success of this mission.
“Pure goosebumps! The church was full of positive energy. This ambience. Unforgettable. Any time again.Thank you for this wonderful evening❤️”– Best of Bridgerton on Strings
“Great string quartet in a wonderful ambience” – Tribute to Adele
“I found it breathtakingly beautiful!!! I was moved to tears with joy. Thank you for the unforgettableAbend☺️” – Queen vs Ed Sheeran
The candlelight concerts usually last 65 minutes. Half an hour before the start of the performance, visitors can arrive in the hall and make themselves comfortable. Thanks to the candlelight, it doesn’t take long for the feeling of well-being to set in.
From the most beautiful theme songs from your favorite blockbusters to legendary jazz pieces and Coldplay hits – Candlelight has something for every taste and is now represented in numerous cities across Germany, including Braunschweig, Bremen and Hanover. Still not sure whether the sparkling concerts are right for you? Discover 6 reasons why a visit to Candlelight won’t disappoint!