In Minneapolis, these one-of-a-kind concerts are transforming the way classical music is experienced, bringing live performances into striking spaces not originally designed for the genre. The Candlelight concert venues in Minneapolis include the Granada Theater, Westminster Presbyterian Sanctuary, and Luminary Arts Center. Surrounded by the warm glow of thousands of candles, each performance creates an enchanting setting that reintroduces iconic music in unforgettable, unconventional locations
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Candlelight concert venues near you: venues in Minneapolis
The Luminary Arts Center by Candlelight
The Luminary Arts Center is a transformed warehouse performance space in Minneapolis’ North Loop, an area celebrated for its cultural vibrancy and artistic innovation. Just a short walk from Target Field and blocks from Modist Brewing Co., this venue offers live music in the North Loop near bus lines 7 and 14. With striking brick walls and a legacy rooted in experimental art, guests experience a unique blend of history and creativity during every performance.
Location: 700 N 1st St, Minneapolis
Granada Theater by Candlelight
Granada Theater brings historic elegance to Uptown Minneapolis, blending 1920s architectural details with chic, contemporary design to create an intimate setting for Candlelight concerts at Granada Theater. Located on bustling Hennepin Avenue, visitors find themselves steps away from vibrant dining, the iconic Uptown Theater, and convenient Metro Transit bus stops, making live music in Uptown ideal for culture seekers. Offering ADA access and paid parking options, Granada Theater fosters unforgettable evenings enriched by neighborhood energy and nearby attractions.
Location: 3022 Hennepin Ave, Uptown, Minneapolis.
The Westminster Presbyterian Sanctuary by Candlelight
These classical tributes take place in downtown Minneapolis, just steps from Nicollet Mall and close to cultural destinations like the Mary Tyler Moore Statue, Target Field, and Guthrie Theater. This striking venue, set in the vibrant neighborhood near Peavey Plaza, offers live music in the heart of downtown with convenient access to public transit at the Nicollet Mall Light Rail station. The Sanctuary’s grand architecture and central location create a memorable backdrop for an evening immersed in music and city life.
Location: 1200 S Marquette Ave
More classical music venues in Minneapolis
Orchestra Hall: Orchestra Hall stands as a cornerstone of Minneapolis’s classical music scene, celebrated for its stunning architecture and world-class acoustics. As the proud home of the Minnesota Orchestra. With a seating capacity of around 2,500, Orchestra Hall serves as a prestigious stage where both renowned soloists and emerging talents captivate audiences in the vibrant North Loop neighborhood.
Ted Mann Concert Hall: Ted Mann Concert Hall holds a distinguished place in Minneapolis’s music scene, celebrated for its striking architecture overlooking the Mississippi River and its acoustically refined space. With a seating capacity of 1,126, it serves as a cherished venue for the University of Minnesota’s School of Music and hosts a diverse array of performances from renowned ensembles to rising classical talents.
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.