Thanks to the magical Candlelight series, spectacular music venues in Leeds as well as a range of historic and culturally-significant settings are being illuminated by a sea of candles and breathtaking live music. The 180-year-old Leeds Minster and iconic Leeds City Museum set the scene for these spellbinding candlelit concerts that are paying tribute to classical composers and contemporary hit makers.
ABBA, Ludovico Einaudi, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more musical icons are being celebrated at these fabulous tributes. With a variety of concerts to enjoy inside the city’s most incredible venues, these intimate musical experiences can be enjoyed by everyone.
Leeds City Museum: A treasure trove of history
Leeds City Museum is a historical and cultural hub for the city of Leeds. Their exhibitions showcase artifacts that help tell some of the stories that make up the city’s rich history, and they also run multiple weekly workshops including arts and crafts programs and choir sessions. Established in 1819, the museum is a historic artifact in itself, and there are a total of six galleries here.
Leeds Minster: a city’s historic landmark
As you walk into this historic building, just know that you’re treading a very well-worn path. Although it was built in 1841, Leeds Minster is one of four churches that have been built on the religious site which has been used for worship since the 7th century. As light enters the building’s stunning interior, the colours of red, blue and green reflect from the colourful stained glass windows onto the gorgeous mosaics that surround the church altar. Filled with so much history and grand architecture, Leeds Minster provides a brilliant setting for these candlelit concerts.
Thanks to the stunning architecture and gorgeous interior of Leeds Minster, the venues offers visitors a window into the past. Make your way to these historic buildings located in the heart of Leeds and experience a magical evening of live music illuminated by thousands of flickering candles. And if you’re still not 100% convinced, check out our top reasons why you should experience the magic of Candlelight in Leeds for yourself.