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Experience highlights Why you'll love it

The soundtracks of Christmas
A string quartet plays the music of the Christmas films live, in a 60-minute programme at The Trades Hall.

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
- White Christmas from Holiday InnIrving Berlin
- Christmas Time Is Here from Peanuts (Charlie Brown)Vince Guaraldi Trio
- Skating from A Charlie Brown ChristmasVince Guaraldi Trio
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerJohnny Marks
- The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) from Alvin and The ChipmunksRoss Bagdasarian
- The Nightmare Before Christmas SuiteDanny Elfman
- Believe from The Polar ExpressAlan Silvestri
- You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch from How the Grinch Stole Christmas!Albert Hague
- Where Are You Christmas from How the Grinch Stole ChristmasJames Horner
- Jingle Bell Rock from Lethal WeaponBobby Helms
- Silver Bells from The Lemon Drop KidDean Martin
- Winter WonderlandFelix Bernard
- Let It Snow from Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!Jule Styne
- I Believe in You and Me from The Preacher's WifeCéline Dion
- Carol of the BellsMykola Leontovych
- All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas from Meet Me in St. LouisHugh Martin
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In short About the concert
Candlelight brings the magic of live music to The Trades Hall in Glasgow, in a hall lit by hundreds of candles. A string quartet performs the soundtracks of the Christmas films, from timeless carols to the themes that made the season on screen.
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 45 minutes before the concert. Late entry is not permitted once the concert has started.

Find your seat
Seats are not numbered: they are taken on a first-come, first-served basis within the zone on your ticket.

Let the music take over
Enjoy 60 minutes of live music surrounded by candles.
Reviews What guests are saying
4.8/5
based on 287 reviews
Lisa F.
may 2024
Absolutely fabulous. Loved every second of it. They really got the crowd involved
Florencia L.
may 2024
Excelent, couldn't be better. Harmony and cozy concert. Absolutely recommended
Maddie C.
mar 2024
gorgeous!
Abbie B.
may 2023
Absolutely amazing!!!! I would recommend!! I would probably go in further back to be honest, I was up front and if I went back I'd go into the further sections because it isn't a large theater so you're not missing anything, it lasted an hour and it was gorgeous!
John S.
may 2023
Really enjoyable
Lisa A.
may 2023
A truly magical night!
Ana Paula S.
jul 2023
It was an amazing experience. Lovely, beautiful, funny... I highly recommend this concert.
Con D.
jul 2023
really enjoyed the performance
Una K.
jul 2023
Fantastic. A wonderful experience.
Madeleine K.
jul 2023
Brilliant really enjoyed it well done to everyone
About the venueThe Trades Hall

Trades Hall Glasgow – A historic gem in the heart of the city, designed by the renowned Robert Adam and completed in 1794. As one of Glasgow’s finest surviving 18th-century buildings, it has long been a focal point for the city’s trade and commerce. The grand interior boasts elegant neoclassical details, including a magnificent ceiling and ornate chandeliers. Today, Trades Hall continues to celebrate Glasgow’s rich mercantile history, hosting events that honour its legacy.
Address
85 Glassford Street, Glasgow, G1 1UH, G1 1UH
Parking
There is no parking available on site. The nearest car park is Q-Park Candleriggs, a short walk from the venue.
Accessibility
This venue is not wheelchair accessible in the concert hall.
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