Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons

If you think you know Coldplay and Imagine Dragons, try hearing them reimagined by a string quartet in the nave of St Ignatius Church, with hundreds of candles flickering around you. The Candlelight series has a knack for transforming familiar music into something unexpectedly intimate, and this setting is one of its most striking. The acoustics in St Ignatius do wonders for the arrangements, letting every note linger just a little longer than you’d expect. It’s not a singalong or a spectacle—more like a chance to listen closely and notice details you’d miss at a stadium show. The hour-long format is just right: long enough to settle in, short enough to feel special. If you’re looking for a different way to spend an evening, this is a rare chance to hear pop hits in a space that makes them sound brand new.