Experience the magic of classical concerts surrounded by glowing lights in one of D.C.’s most treasured venues: Miracle Theatre. Located on Capitol Hill in the historic Barracks Row neighborhood, the Miracle Theatre is the oldest movie theater in D.C. With a storied past and recent renovation, you’ll be dazzled by this historic venue’s glorious interior.
From memorable film scores to contemporary icons’ chart-topping hits, Candlelight concerts at Miracle Theater have something for everyone. The venue is truly a sight to behold on its own; now, imagine it coming to life with the glow of hundreds of flickering candles.
Miracle Theatre: Making Your Day Miraculous
This 350-seat theater initially opened to the public on December 27, 1909. Previously known as the Meader, it was a vaudeville venue that screened silent films. Draped from wall to wall in thick red velvet creating an intimate atmosphere and ideal acoustics, Miracle Theatre is the perfect setting for a Candlelight concert—the original seats are upholstered in red vinyl, and throughout the building you’ll find gold trim and polished metal ceilings with intricate designs.
Candlelight at Miracle Theatre
The Miracle Theatre has taken on different names – changing from New Meader to Family, then to Academy – and it has shown a vast range of movies, from triple-feature westerns to foreign films. This year, you can attend mesmerizing concerts of all genres inside the Miracle Theatre.
Candlelight is an experience unlike any other, and you won’t want to miss out. Simply sit back and savor the stunning orchestral takes on modern-day hits and the music of yesteryear. The concerts have been met by countless 5-star reviews, and guests have called it “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience.”