In the Mecca of the visual arts, the red carpet is rolled out for the candlelight sensations. From the most legendary film songs of all time to Coldplay concerts and classical performances by Einaudi or Vivaldi – Candlelight offers you a varied program with its magical concerts at impressive music venues in Berlin. Historic, spiritual and modern venues are transformed into enchanting live music locations and envelop the capital in a sparkling veil.
The venues selected for the concerts include the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, the French Cathedral and the Meistersaal. Here, architectural masterpieces and musical legends merge to create an unforgettable experience.
Meistersaal: David Bowie’s former recording studio
This location is just as innovative as Candlelight! The Meistersaal in Berlin-Kreuzberg, in the immediate vicinity of Potsdamer Platz, is a listed cultural jewel of the city. In the past, the Meistersaal served as a recording studio for David Bowie and U2, while today it hosts a wide range of events. With a capacity of up to 500 people, this room provides the perfect backdrop for the most magical candlelight concerts.
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Church of St. Paul the Apostle: a spiritual place in neo-Gothic style
Built in neo-Gothic style and equipped with outstanding acoustics, the Apostel-Paulus-Kirche invites the senses of eyes and ears to a unique experience. With 1200 seats, it is one of the largest churches in Berlin and is located in the central Schöneberg district. The three-towered hall church is characterized by its 125-year-old history. Find out more about the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in Berlin here.
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French Cathedral: a unique view over Berlin
Thanks to its own viewing platform with a unique view over the whole of Berlin and its prime location on Gendarmenmarkt, the French Cathedral is one of the city’s most outstanding cultural sites. With a total area of around 1000 m², five halls of different sizes and an inner courtyard, this venue offers ideal opportunities for events.
Theater im Delphi: Former silent movie theater with a special charm
The Theater im Delphi is an impressive venue with an extraordinary character. Housed in a listed building from the 1920s and originally built as a silent movie theater, it was revived in 2012 and now offers space for theater, concerts, operas and various art projects. With its exceptional acoustics, historic atmosphere and the unique charm of the originally preserved interiors, the Delphi is an ideal concert venue.
With thousands of candles and the accompaniment of internationally renowned musicians, Candlelight makes its way to the cultural capital. The magic of their concerts merges with Berlin’s unique architecture and creates an irresistible atmosphere that spreads across the entire city like a warm glow. Still not sure if you’d like the sparkling concerts? Don’t worry, we’ll help you decide with 7 convincing reasons.
With several 5-star reviews, the Candlelight concerts have already been praised by visitors. They describe their experience as “wonderful“, “fantastically beautiful“ and “unique“.