Home to live music venues like The Dirty Bourbon and several annual music festivals, Albuquerque’s music scene is vibrantly alive and well. For 2025, music fans can look to the Candlelight concert series for a one-of-a-kind event that uses the classical form to transform contemporary music, however it seems determined to break land-speed records on its way to December. While Candlelight in Albuquerque maintains fan favorites of 2025 with The Beatles and Coldplay, it is also adding newer seasonal concerts to the program.
Taking place at venues like The Clyde Hotel, the Candlelight series is drawn to distinctive spaces. While savoring moving melodies and picking out familiar parts of your favorite songs is part of the fun, so is experiencing them in venues that range from towering 20-story hotels to historic cathedrals.
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Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight performances in Albuquerque and beyond have received countless 5-star reviews.
My first Candlelight Concert! Loved it!! — The Best of The Beatles
Amazing show in Albuquerque. My wife and I had a great night at the Coldplay tribute. — A Tribute to Coldplay
Delightful concert! Very talented musicians and a beautiful venue with all the candles. Looking forward to the next concert. — A Tribute to Queen and More
Amazingly intimate and gorgeous space! Ten outta ten, recommend. An experience! — Valentine’s Day Special ft. “Romeo and Juliet” & More
Having spread its light to over 100 major cities, the Candlelight concert series has captivated audiences worldwide. Thousands of performances have taken place in countless venues, each one a tribute to music’s power. Now, invite your friends and family to experience it for themselves. Discover how pop, rock, jazz, and even anime themes are reimagined on different instruments in an intimate, unforgettable setting.