From an aviation museum at Love Field to a ‘restored 1920s neo-Gothic bank’ downtown: These breathtaking Dallas venues are hosting the Candleligt concert series

The Irving Arts Center by Candlelight sits on North MacArthur Boulevard in the vibrant Las Colinas neighborhood, surrounded by lush grounds and offering over 91,000 square feet of creative space for Candlelight concerts at Irving Arts Center and live music in Las Colinas. Visitors enjoy proximity to Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Las Colinas and AMC Irving Mall 14, with easy access to DART bus routes for a seamless night out in the Dallas area.

Irving Arts Center is located at 3333 North MacArthur Boulevard, Irving.

Edison’s, just one mile south of downtown, impresses with 12,000 square feet of versatile event space featuring The Gatsby and The Bentley rooms, exposed brick, wooden beams, and a 1947 Bentley centerpiece. Candlelight concerts at Edison’s deliver live music in South Dallas near the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, with DART’s Cedars Station conveniently close for transit access. Free on-site parking is available for guests.

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Edison’s is located at 1724 Cockrell Avenue, Dallas.

Founded in 1856, First Presbyterian Church of Dallas impresses with its Neoclassical architecture, grand Corinthian columns, and striking stained-glass windows by the Kansas City Stained Glass Works Company. Candlelight concerts at First Presbyterian Church of Dallas fill the semicircular amphitheater with live music in the heart of downtown, just steps from the Dallas Farmers Market and within easy reach of DART’s St. Paul Station for seamless transit.

First Presbyterian Church of Dallas is located at 1835 Young Street, Dallas.

Candlelight concerts at Cathedral of Hope unfold beneath soaring architecture and graceful contemporary design, creating a setting where music feels both intimate and uplifting. Located in the Oak Lawn area, this striking venue brings live music in Oak Lawn to life amid the glow of thousands of candles. Just minutes from Dallas Love Field and close to the boutiques and restaurants of Cedar Springs Road, it is easily reached via DART bus services along Inwood Road and Cedar Springs. The atmosphere balances grandeur and warmth, allowing every melody to resonate beautifully.

Cathedral of Hope is located at 5910 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas.

Candlelight concerts at Frontiers of Flight Museum bring live music in Dallas Love Field to a 100,000-square-foot setting devoted to aviation and space exploration. Surrounded by aircraft and artifacts tracing flight from early pioneers to the space age, the museum offers an unexpected, spacious backdrop for an evening of music. It stands on the southeastern edge of Dallas Love Field, about 0.75 miles from the airport and near the Inwood Theatre, making it a distinctive stop in Northwest Dallas.

Learn more about Frontiers of Flight Museum.

Frontiers of Flight Museum is located at 6911 Lemmon Avenue, Dallas, Dallas Love Field.

Candlelight concerts at HALL Arts Hotel unfold amid contemporary design and curated artwork in the Dallas Arts District. The intimate setting brings live music in Downtown Dallas within steps of the AT&T Performing Arts Center, including the Winspear Opera House and Meyerson Symphony Center, while the Nasher Sculpture Center sits only a block away. Klyde Warren Park and the Dallas Museum of Art are also nearby, placing an evening of music at the center of the city’s cultural landscape.

HALL Arts Hotel is located at 1717 Leonard Street, Dallas, Downtown Dallas Arts District.

Candlelight concerts at The Hall of State bring live music in Fair Park to a monumental 1936 Art Deco landmark, where 76-foot limestone columns, bronze doors and Texas-history murals create a richly theatrical setting. The building stands within Fair Park’s historic exposition grounds, near the Music Hall at Fair Park, the African American Museum and the park’s Esplanade. Fair Park Station on the DART Green Line provides a convenient rail connection, placing this distinctive evening in music within easy reach of Downtown Dallas.

The Hall of State is located at 3939 Grand Avenue, Dallas, Fair Park.

Candlelight concerts at The Joule bring live music in Dallas’ Main Street District to a restored 1920s neo-Gothic bank building, where contemporary art and historic architectural detail meet. The boutique hotel stands beside the Neiman Marcus flagship, near the iconic Eye sculpture and a short walk from the Dallas Arts District, Klyde Warren Park and the Dallas Museum of Art. St. Paul Station is only minutes away on foot, providing a convenient DART connection for a culture-filled downtown evening.

The Joule is located at 1530 Main Street, Dallas, Main Street District.

From the stunning venues to the talented musicians, concertgoers in Dallas have praised these live music shows, giving them 5 stars:

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center: an acoustically-renowned, 2,062-seat concert hall with striking glass walls and a 4,535-pipe Fisk organ, home to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

Winspear Opera House: a state-of-the-art, 2,200-seat venue featuring a distinctive red glass facade, adjustable acoustics, and a spacious sunken performance chamber.

Moody Performance Hall: an intimate, 750-seat contemporary space with flexible staging, warm wood accents, and advanced lighting, perfect for ensembles, soloists, and diverse cultural events.