All the candlelight concerts coming to Riyadh and Jeddah this summer
Listen to your favourite music in a new light…
This summer, we are embracing festivals, concerts, and beach season. Why not add a Candlelight concert to your summer wishlist and be dazzled in some of the city’s most magical venues?
And due to popular demand, they’ll continue to light up Riyadh and Jeddah with spectacular classical tributes to Coldplay, Queen, Taylor Swift, and more.
The upcoming Candlelight venues include the stunning ballroom in The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh and Levento Hall in Jeddah, and these intimate concerts make for an enchanting evening you’ll want to experience again and again.
So, treat yourself to a candlelit evening of magical tributes to classical works, pop hits, rock tunes and more in lovely locations around Riyadh and Jeddah.
Riyadh
Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Date: Thursday August 22
Thanks to Candlelight, you can move through the seasons in just 65 minutes as it celebrates Vivaldi’s lasting influence and thematic triumph at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace. Portraying spring, summer, autumn, and winter, Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” is, without doubt, one of music history’s most storied compositions. This performance is an opportunity like no other to bathe in the soft light of candles and experience classical melodies, making for the night out we all need.
Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Aug 22, 6.30pm & 8.30pm, Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace, Prince Abdulrahman Bin Abdulaziz St, Ministries Area, Riyadh 11461. Tickets are priced at SAR325 for Zone A, SAR275 for Zone B & SAR225 for Zone C, and they can be purchased here. For eight years and above, and those below 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
Date: Thursday August 29
The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh welcomes a very special tribute to one of the most influential bands, Coldplay. Not only will the British group’s most popular hits be reimagined in the classical form, but these captivating renditions are set to be performed by pianist Aldo Dotto. Listen to “Yellow”, “In My Place”, and “The Scientist”, among others, at an impressive venue.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay, Aug 29, 6.30pm & 8.30pm, The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh. Tickets are priced at SAR375 for Zone A, SAR325 for Zone B & SAR275 for Zone C, and they can be purchased here. For eight years and above, and those below 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Candlelight: Beethoven’s Best Works
Date: Friday September 27
Whether you’re looking for a beautifully unique classical music performance or a romantic candlelit experience, this performance – brought to life by the incredibly talented pianist Ghida Knio – is for you. However, you don’t need to know all things Beethoven to enjoy the evening; simply sit back and savour the stunning atmosphere and pieces you’ll hear. Walk into Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace, where the walls will be flickering by candlelight to create a magical atmosphere. Prepare to be taken into the clouds with Beethoven’s most treasured masterpieces, such as “Fur Elise”, “Waldstein Sonata”, “Moonlight Sonata” and more.
Candlelight: Beethoven’s Best Works, Sept 27, 6.30pm & 8.30pm, Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace, Prince Abdulrahman Bin Abdulaziz St, Ministries Area, Riyadh 11461. Tickets are priced at SAR325 for Zone A, SAR275 for Zone B & SAR225 for Zone C, and they can be purchased here. For eight years and above, and those below 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Jeddah
Candlelight: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works
Date: Thursday August 29
The most awe-inspiring music from one of the greatest film composers of all time brought to you in an intimate candlelight setting. No doubt these tracks will sound familiar, as they give life to iconic films, such as “The Lion King”, “Sherlock Holmes”, “Top Gun”, and “Pirates of the Caribbean”. Still, with this concert’s sublime performance and stunning atmosphere, you’ll feel as if you’re listening to them for the first time. Enjoy this special concert where the most loved film scores are brought to you by the Riyadh Strings quartet against the backdrop of the beautiful Jeddah Hilton Hotel.
Candlelight: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works, Aug 29, 6pm & 8pm, Jeddah Hilton Hotel, Al Kurnaysh Br Rd, Ash Shati, Jeddah 21362. Tickets are priced at SAR300 for Zone A, SAR250 for Zone B & SAR200 for Zone C, and they can be purchased here. For eight years and above, and those below 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Date: Friday September 13
Shake it off with this swiftie sensation. A Candlelight tribute to Tay Tay herself is coming to Levento Hall and you simply can’t afford to miss it. Hear tracks like “Love Story,” “Blank Space”, “Anti-Hero”, and “I Knew You Were Trouble” performed by the Jeddah Quartet in a revolutionary way. Her hits will come to life in the most amazing of atmospheres.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift, Sept 13, 7pm & 9pm, Levento Hall, Rawasi Hotel Suites, Abdul Maqsud Khojah, Ar Rawdah, Jeddah 23435. Tickets are priced at SAR300 for Zone A, SAR250 for Zone B, SAR200 for Zone C, & SAR150 for Zone D, and they can be purchased here. For eight years and above, and those below 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen
Date: Saturday September 14
For all the Queen fans, Candlelight has a special tribute to this legendary group in store for you. Although nothing can really compare to the voices and instrumental power behind the band, the Jeddah Quartet will do their songs justice and give them a classical twist as they’re surrounded by a sea of twinkling candles for a unique experience. From “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” to “Another One Bites The Dust” and “We Will Rock You“, rediscover all your favourite hits at Levento Hall.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen, Sept 14, 7pm & 9pm, Levento Hall, Rawasi Hotel Suites, Abdul Maqsud Khojah, Ar Rawdah, Jeddah 23435. Tickets are priced at SAR300 for Zone A, SAR250 for Zone B, SAR200 for Zone C, & SAR150 for Zone D, and they can be purchased here. For eight years and above, and those below 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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