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Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Christmas classics, beautifully reimagined
Enjoy a selection of cherished holiday melodies, from traditional favourites to seasonal songs that capture the spirit of Christmas!

Surrounded by a thousand candles
Only candles illuminate the room, creating a breathtaking atmosphere that makes every Candlelight concert unforgettable.

An extraordinary setting
Experience this unique concert in a stunning candlelit setting.
Program The music that awaits you
- Dance of the Sugar Plum FairyPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Greensleeves (What Child Is This)William Chatterton Dix
- Carol of the BellsMykola Leontovych
- O Holy NightAdolphe Adam
- O Christmas TreeErnst Anschütz
- We Wish you a Merry ChristmasArthur Warrell
- Let It SnowJule Styne
- Feliz NavidadJosé Feliciano
- Jingle BellsJames L. Pierpont
- Rocking Around the Christmas TreeBrenda Lee
- Love Is All AroundWet Wet Wet
- Let It Go from FrozenKristen Anderson-Lopez
- Once upon a DecemberLiz Callaway
- Maestro from The HolidayHans Zimmer
- It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like ChristmasMichael Bublé
- Last ChristmasWham!
- All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey
Performers
- String quartetKulios
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In short About the concert
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a collection of beloved Christmas songs. From timeless carols to festive favourites, experience holiday classics with the people you love in a cozy, candlelit concert.
This concert experience is a tribute. It is not associated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the artist, their heirs or their official representatives.
On the day How it works

Arrive early
Doors open 30 minutes before the concert. Late entry is not permitted, so we recommend arriving early.

Find your seat
Seats are assigned on arrival, on a first-come basis within the zone of the ticket you purchased.

Let the music take over
60 minutes of live music by candlelight.
Reviews What guests are saying
4.8/5
based on 34 reviews
Peter S.
jan 2026
A beautiful evening!
Andrew T.
jan 2026
Excellent
Heather R.
dec 2025
The venue was delightful. An opportunity to admire the gothic architecture of St Mathews in the City. The music was fabulous! Introduced an articulated with humour and skill. The candles created a beautiful backdrop, which did not devalue the amazing venue and skill of the musicians.
Manisha P.
dec 2025
I really enjoyed the string quartet. The guy who speaks is entertaining and funny. Adds great atmosphere in addition to the beautiful venue.
Gaelene A.
dec 2025
This was a fantastic event. Great venue and entertaining, fun and high quality performance. The audience was a bit reserved, but otherwise the organisation and delivery was awesome!
Clive W.
dec 2025
Amazing !
Gail M.
dec 2025
Very enjoyable. great choice of carols, highly skilled quartet and just the right length considering the wooden pew seating. Beautiful venue. All our party of four had a lovely experience
Clive J.
dec 2025
great venue well organised . Musicians excellent and great interaction with audience. Very enjoyable
Tim S.
dec 2025
Exceptional night so much atmosphere in a unique setting. A definite for anyone to enjoy the Xmas spirit. So talented
Sophia K.
dec 2025
A Superb concert and spectacular displays of mesmerising talents!! thanks for making christmas magical
About the venueSt Matthew-in-the-City Church

St Matthew-in-the-City is a landmark Neo-Gothic church in central Auckland. Completed in 1905, the building features striking Oamaru stonework and grand vaulted ceilings. Its historic architecture creates a majestic and serene atmosphere, standing as a prominent heritage site within the modern city skyline.
Address
132 Hobson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland, 1010
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No on-site parking available.
Accessibility
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
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