This season, the Candlelight venues in Singapore highlight some of the city’s most striking spaces, selected for their acoustics, character, and ability to transform after dark. While not always traditional concert halls, locations such as CHIJMES Hall and The Arts House take on a new identity beneath thousands of candles, framing classical tribute performances in an intimate glow. From the choice of venue to the immersive atmosphere, there are plenty of reasons to attend Candlelight—each one revealing a different way to experience live music in the city.
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Candlelight concert near you: Venues in Singapore
Chamber, The Arts House by Candlelight
Housed within Singapore’s oldest surviving building, this neoclassical masterpiece by George Drumgoole Coleman features elegant Palladian windows, ornate coffered ceilings, and historic parliamentary benches. Candlelight concerts at Chamber, The Arts House offer magical tributes in Civic District, with Raffles Place MRT station just a 10-minute walk away. This former Parliament House sits perfectly positioned between the Asian Civilisations Museum, Victoria Theatre, and the scenic Singapore River waterfront.
Chamber, The Arts House is located at 1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore.
CHIJMES Hall by Candlelight
Candlelight concerts at CHIJMES Hall illuminate Father Charles Benedict Nain’s 1904 architectural masterpiece. Originally consecrated as the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus Chapel, this national monument showcases imported Belgian stained glass, hand-carved Corinthian columns, and soaring vaulted ceilings that create exceptional acoustics for live music performances. Located moments from Raffles City Shopping Centre and Fort Canning Park, the venue connects seamlessly via City Hall MRT Station on both North South and East West Lines.
CHIJMES Hall is located at 30 Victoria Street, #01-28 CHIJMES, Singapore.
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore by Candlelight
Set along leafy Orchard Boulevard, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore is a contemporary luxury hotel defined by clean architectural lines, serene interiors, and refined event spaces designed with balanced acoustics. Positioned just off Orchard Road’s renowned shopping stretch and close to the Singapore Botanic Gardens, the venue is easily reached via Orchard and Orchard Boulevard MRT stations. Its calm, understated design offers a contrast to the surrounding urban energy, creating a composed atmosphere well suited to Candlelight concerts within one of the city’s most well-connected and prestigious neighborhoods.
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore is located at 190 Orchard Boulevard, Singapore.
More classical concert venues in Singapore
The Star Performing Arts Centre: one of Singapore’s largest venues, this Buona Vista theatre accommodates up to 5000 guests.
Esplanade Concert Hall: this striking venue is considered by many Singapore’s crown jewel for classical music, particularly by classical musicians.
Capitol Theatre: an Art Deco-inspired auditorium mainly used for orchestral performances.