The 5 Best Candlelight Concerts

1.Rome: Italian Opera Night Concert by Candle Glow

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 630 reviews · 1 hour · from $37Our pick

Spend one hour with tenor and soprano singers, piano accompaniment, and candlelit Italian opera in a historic Roman venue. Expect familiar arias by Puccini, Verdi, and Donizetti, plus Neapolitan songs. Pianist Roberto may add short explanations and warm audience interaction.

“Amazing singing and location. Most talking was also in Italian which we don’t speak but that’s okay, we were there for the opera singing which was amazing.”

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2.Krakow: Chopin Concert by Candle Glow

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 460 reviews · 50 min · from $12Best value

Spend about 50 minutes hearing solo piano works in Krakow’s Royal Chopin Hall, a 17th-century venue beside Wawel Castle. The program includes Chopin, Beethoven, Ravel, Debussy, Rachmaninov, and Bacewicz. Choose VIP seating in the first two rows for a glass of wine and a closer view.

“The setting was lovely. The pianist was excellent. My only criticism would be that an introduction to what each piece of music was would be nice. But other than that it was a very pleasant way to spend an hour.”

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3.Krakow: Chopin Concert by Candlelight with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 447 reviews · 1 hour · from $19

Meet at Slawkowska 14, near Krakow’s Main Market Square, for a 50-minute Chopin recital in a candlelit gallery. Award-winning pianists perform mazurkas, ballades, waltzes, and polonaises on a Yamaha grand piano. A glass of wine or water is included.

“A lovely introduction to the music of Chopin, the pianist was very talented and it was a nice experience overall”

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4.Krakow: Frédéric Chopin Classical Music Candlelight Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 413 reviews · from $20

Spend an hour with Chopin in Kraków’s 17th-century Bernardine Monastery, a hall normally closed to the public. A host introduces the composer and pianist before a candlelit recital of famous works. Artists vary, with pianists such as Pawel Kubica and Radoslaw Gozdzikowski appearing in recent performances. Prosecco is included.

“Great rehearsal space for students of the academy to showcase their skills to a small but engaged audience. It’s like a private concert for some of the impressive music from this renound composer.”

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5.Gdansk: Chopin’s Piano Concert by Candle Glow

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 360 reviews · 50 min · from $29

Spend 50 minutes hearing Chopin and other great composers in Gdańsk’s 13th-century St. Catherine’s Church. Each day brings a different program, with a pianist introducing the music in English and Polish. Candlelight, Gothic architecture, and strong acoustics create an atmospheric evening for $29.

“Beautifully played pieces by Chopin combined with the candles and the surroundings of the church made this event very special.”

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