Candlelit concerts aren’t a trend that arrived with a roar—rather, they quietly crept to a crescendo, appearing across Virginia one moody, romantic night at a time until they blossomed into a full-fledged cultural phenomenon that now has the state enraptured.
Filling enchanting venues statewide with flickering candlelight and symphonic rhapsodies—from classical masterpieces to string quartet covers of Top 40 hits—these events offer a cozy escape from the cold or the perfect Valentine’s Day date when winter rolls around. Many are hosted by Fever, an international live entertainment platform, though local organizations also present them. Check out upcoming candlelit nights of string quartet splendor in Virginia:
Jan. 16: The Best of Hans Zimmer — Zeiders American Dream Theater, Virginia Beach
Jan. 17: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons — Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Richmond
Jan. 23: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac — John Marshall Ballrooms, Richmond
Feb. 13: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons — Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke
Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day Special — John Marshall Ballrooms, Richmond
Feb. 27: Queen vs. ABBA — John Marshall Ballrooms, Richmond.
This article originally appeared in the February 2026 issue.
