This year, time seems to fly by and the beautiful season in Milan invites you to experience the city slowly. Among the experiences not to be missed are definitely the Candlelight concerts in Milan: tributes to Queen, Beatles and Fabrizio De André are just some of the most beloved and popular in the city. Each season new classical music tributes are released, which together with the atmosphere the atmosphere given by a thousand and more candles, make these concerts a unique occasion that adds a special touch to your evenings.
These evocative performances, take place in spectacular venues, some more modern such as the San Fedele Auditorium, for incredible acoustics that won’t make you miss a single note, some more historic such as Villa Clerici, which with its ancient charm will make the evening even more enchanting.
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Featured Candlelight concerts in Milan
Candlelight Open Air
On warm Milanese evenings, the city opens up to those who want to experience moments of relaxation, fun and culture, thanks to numerous outdoor events, such as Candlelight Open Air. The candlelight concert series transforms for the summer, bringing evocative performances to life in open-air locations. Audiences and musicians will be illuminated by the light of a thousand candles and countless stars, while memorable hits reinterpreted in a classical key will resonate in the air. Candlelight Open Air is the ideal event to spend a magical evening in the company of classical music.
Candlelight Open Air: Coldplay Tribute.
Undoubtedly one of the most iconic bands of the last century, bringing a new sound to the music scene and enjoying incredible success. Since their debut with Parachute (2000), Coldplay has managed to win the hearts of millions of fans around the world. Candlelight pays tribute to the London-based band in an emotional concert, where their hits are reinterpreted by classical music professionals in an atmospheric location lit by the glow of thousands of candles. Get swept up in this Adventure of a Lifetime and enjoy this magical tribute concert in Milan.
Candlelight: Ennio Morricone and soundtracks.
Ennio Morricone is one of the most important film composers of all time. The creator and composer of cinema’s most memorable soundtracks , he created scores for more than 500 films and series during his splendid career. Are you ready to relive the most famous ones in this Candlelight concert?
A 65-minuteshow entirely dedicated to the Italian composer and the soundtracks to such masterpieces as Cinema Paradiso, The Godfather or A Fistful of Dollars. Enjoy the evocative concert in the San Fedele Auditorium, which will be illuminated by the glow of thousands of candles making the experience intimate and unforgettable.
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Reviews of Candlelight
Reviews of CandlelightCandlelight has been greeted by countless 5-star reviews across the country. The classic performance of your favorite artists in an intimate venue and the atmosphere that thousands of lit candles create is something unparalleled.
“Wonderful evening, magical atmosphere and great music.” – Queen tribute. January, 2025
“Everything wonderful! Impeccable musicians. Exciting” – Tribute to Antonio Vivaldi. February, 2025
“Beautiful experience, truly exciting. The maestro great both musically and as audience involvement, absolutely to be repeated.“ – Candlelight: Coldplay VS Imagine Dragons. May, 2025
There are many reasons why you should attend an atmospheric candlelight tribute. First of all, Candlelight concerts are perfect for a special evening with a loved one or for a music-filled outing with friends. If, on the other hand, you simply want to be carried away by magical renditions of beloved soundtracks in some of Milan’s most beautiful locations, a Candlelight concert by the light of a thousand candles is just the ideal event.
Candlelight’s great success has led these concerts to spread around the world and become a favorite musical activity of the Milan audience. But Candlelight has not only stopped at metropolises: the charm of these atmospheric concerts can also be experienced in nearby cities such as Bergamo, Bologna and Brescia and in more picturesque ones, including the beautiful Florence, Venice and Genoa. With a varied program, you can relive the music of iconic artists in the beautiful settings of many Italian cities.