Mumbai: Colaba's Afghan Church To Be Illuminated By Special Series Of Candlelight Concerts On June 6

Mumbai: Candlelight Concert has announced plans to bring its signature multi-sensory concert experience to Mumbai's most revered and architecturally stunning Afghan Church in Colaba for the very first time on June 6, as it completes a year of coming to India.

For decades, the Afghan Church has stood as one of Mumbai's hidden architectural gems, its Gothic Revival beauty largely unseen by the masses. Now, music lovers will experience this magnificent heritage structure like never before as the Candlelight team plans to transform the sacred halls of the Afghan Church into an enchanting musical sanctuary illuminated by thousands of candles with three spectacular programs. These include Queen Vs. ABBA, Tribute to Coldplay, and Tribute to the Beatles, all played by local musicians, including renowned pianist Jay Parte.

The Candlelight Concert is produced by Know Your City, a global live-entertainment discovery platform. The Afghan Church series will feature ‘Queen vs. ABBA’ on June 6 at 7 pm, ‘Tribute to Coldplay’ at 9 pm, and ‘Tribute to the Beatles’ on July 4 at 7 pm. 

About The Afghan Church

The Afghan Church, built in the 1840s, is a Gothic masterpiece that has witnessed Mumbai's transformation from a colonial port to a modern metropolis. The soaring arches, intricate stonework, and timeless elegance create the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable musical experience. 

About Candlelight Concerts

Candlelight Concerts, the globally acclaimed series of intimate multi-sensory live musical experiences, captivated India with its first performance in the country in Mumbai on June 2, 2024, followed by New Delhi and Faridabad. The concept is particularly renowned for taking classical concerts beyond opera houses and concert halls and into venues that are part of each city's cultural scene.

Candlelight concerts of varying scales have been hosted in all kinds of idyllic locations, spanning from modern rooftops with great views to iconic cathedrals, palaces, libraries, gardens, and more. Amongst the most iconic of these locations have been the Atomium in Belgium, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in Dubai, among others.