Bask in the melodious glow of Candlelight Concerts in Jeddah and Riyadh
Nothing compares to the enchanting experience of attending a Candlelight Concert…
The Candlelight concert series has been a huge success all over the world, including in Saudi Arabia. Escape the dark winter days and warm the soul with one of these enchanting Candlelight concerts in Jeddah and Riyadh.
With mesmerising musical tributes to legendary artists and composers, you are guaranteed to be left completely enamoured. All you have to do is take your seat, sit back, and enjoy.
Jeddah
Candlelight: Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi
Friday December 20, 7.30pm & 9.30pm
Enjoy the enchanting works of Ludovico Einaudi at a stunning Candlelight tribute concert in Jeddah this weekend. For one night only, it all unfolds at Crowne Plaza Jeddah with a totally serene atmosphere. Illuminated by candlelight, pianist Lujiao Zhao will perform Einaudi’s most iconic pieces, including “Primavera”, “Nuvole Bianche”, and “Divenire”. Take yourself to a meditative experience with this ode to one of the world’s most famous composers. To complete the evening, you can also opt for a post-show set menu dinner at Sakura Japanese Restaurant – for an additional SAR288 per person.
Candlelight: Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi, Dec 20, 7.30pm & 9.30pm, Crowne Plaza Jeddah, an IHG Hotel, Al Corniche, Jeddah 21443. Tickets are priced at SAR300 for Zone A, SAR250 for Zone B, and SAR200 for Zone C, and they can be purchased here.
Riyadh
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
Thursday January 9, 2025, 7pm
Candlelight welcomes you to another sensational tribute to Coldplay this season. With seven Grammy wins, they’ve pretty much cemented their name in the list of the most successful bands in music history. So, if you want to hear their catchy tunes in the classical form, look no further than this Candlelight performance by pianist Ghida Knio, who will be recreating hits like “Clocks”, “Yellow”, “The Scientist” and “Paradise” inside Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay, Jan 9, 2025, 7pm, Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace, Prince Abdulrahman Bin Abdulaziz, Ministries Area, Riyadh 12628. Tickets are priced at SAR325 for Zone A, SAR275 for Zone B, and SAR225 for Zone C, and they can be purchased here.
Candlelight: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works
Thursday January 9, 2025, 9pm
One other Candlelight concert, also taking place at Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace on the same night, will pay tribute to the best of Hans Zimmer. 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”, “Dune”, “Batman”, and “Gladiator”. Still, with this concert’s sublime performance brought to you by pianist Ghida Knio and its stunning atmosphere, you’ll feel as if you’re listening to them for the first time.
Candlelight: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works, Jan 9, 2025, 9pm, Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace, Prince Abdulrahman Bin Abdulaziz, Ministries Area, Riyadh 12628. Tickets are priced at SAR325 for Zone A, SAR275 for Zone B, and SAR225 for Zone C, and they can be purchased here.
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