With the help of incredibly gifted musicians, Candlelight is lighting up some of the best music venues in Chicago. The magical combination of a striking space such as an extraordinary mansion or storied theater, and thousands of candles make these Candlelight concerts an experience you’ll want to have again and again.
Impressive venues across the city including Salvage One, Wicker Park Lutheran Church, and Music Box Theatre are setting the scene for this series of wonderful Candlelight concerts. Sit back in some of Chicago’s most beautiful locations and hear how songs from classical and contemporary artists are coming to life at these enchanting concerts by Candlelight.
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Stan Mansion: A Timeless Relic
Stan Mansion’s 32-foot high ceiling and ornate decor are just some of the charming features of this beautiful venue that holds a great deal of history. The venue is one of the few remaining Chicago buildings that help us learn more about the city’s long history with the fraternal organizations known as the Freemasons. Built in 1843, the building was originally constructed to house a chapter of the Knights Templar. Nowadays, Stan Mansion hosts intimate Candlelight concerts and extravagant weddings which is certainly a far cry from its original purpose.
Learn more about Stan Mansion.
Wicker Park Lutheran Church: A Sanctuary in Wicker Park
Wicker Park Lutheran Church’s most impressive feature is the collection of magnificent stained glass windows that allow the sun’s rays to illuminate the church’s grand hall. When light hits these windows, colors of emerald, crimson, and cobalt blue radiate through this historic venue. While candles flicker and music plays, watch how the glimmering glow of candlelight illuminates the religious items dotted around the hall including the beautiful replica carving of the Lord’s Supper that sits above the altar table.
Arts Center: Bringing people together
The Arts Center of Oak Park is a Neoclassical architectural gem built in 1916. It features caramel leaded glass windows and gorgeous torchieres in the foyer, whereas the upstairs auditorium has a built-in Kimball pipe organ and Baldwin grand piano. The spacious venue is ideal for recitals, lectures, receptions, and as of late, intimate concerts by candlelight.
St Luke’s Episcopal Church: Neo-Gothic Excellence
Built in 1909, St Luke’s Episcopal Church was actually founded in 1885. The building’s gorgeous exteriors were designed by architect John Sutcliffe in the English Gothic Revival style, and the features inside are just as impressive. There’s a breathtaking 70-foot high nave, a 15-foot hanging rood and a timeless Skinner Opus 327 organ too.
Salvage One: A Showroom with Style
By day, Salvage One stores and sells indoor and outdoor furnishings. By night, this 60,000-square-foot showroom transforms into a remarkable venue that hosts birthday celebrations, weddings and of course, Candlelight concerts. Exposed brick and gorgeous salvaged glass windows surround this spacious venue that’s ready to light up with the magic of Candlelight.
Find out more about Salvage one here!
Timeless songs from classical and contemporary artists as well as iconic movie soundtracks and more are coming to life at these magnificent venues in Chicago. With mesmerizing live music performances and glimmering candles lighting up some of the city’s most beautiful settings, these Candlelight concerts are sure to wow Chicagoans this season.
And if you’re still unsure, we’ve rounded up some compelling reasons why you should experience the magic of Candlelight in Chicago.
