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The St. Matthews Centre
The St. Matthews Centre: candlelit concerts in a historic, acoustically superb venue
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The St. Matthews Centre: candlelit concerts in a historic, acoustically superb venue
Located in Kitchener, The St. Matthews Centre is a historic event and wedding venue renowned for superb acoustics. It hosts candlelit concerts that deliver a romantic, intimate ambiance, including the Candlelight Concert series debut in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region. The setting and performances attract couples and music lovers, though some guests note parking can be challenging.
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Intimate live music performances surrounded by hundreds of flickering candles in a historic setting.
Full-service wedding planning in an elegant, acoustically superb venue with romantic ambiance.
Customized events for corporate functions, anniversaries, and special celebrations with professional support.
Hosting a variety of musical acts, from tribute bands to classical ensembles, in a unique acoustic environment.
Flexible space rental for concerts, parties, and community events in a historic Kitchener location.
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Overall rating
Pauline Levean
Music was amazing the venue spectacular. The musicians incredible. Loved how we got a bit of history behind the songs. Will be going to more events
Dennis Day
The music was beautiful. The venue was beautiful. The parking was a nightmare. It was a great time #Candlelightconcerts
Cody Bell Stock
Attended a candlelight concert here at this beautiful venue
Shannon Aberle
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Stars - Highly Recommended for Date Night! I attended the Candlelight Concert tribute to Queen at The St. Matthews Centre and was absolutely blown away. This was not just a concert; it was an experience—a truly stunning and romantic evening that exceeded all my expectations. This performance marked the official debut of the Candlelight Concert series in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region, and what a debut it was! The atmosphere alone is worth the price of admission. Being completely surrounded by the gentle, flickering glow of hundreds of candles, illuminating the historic venue, created a warmth and intimacy that is impossible to replicate in a traditional setting. The music itself was perfection. The talented musicians brought a beautiful, soulful depth to Queen's legendary hits. Hearing those powerful rock anthems re-imagined with the elegance and emotional nuance of the strings was incredible. The sound was rich, the musicians were superb, and the entire acoustic experience was flawless. Highly Recommended for Couples: I originally purchased a gift card for my boyfriend for our third-year anniversary this past March, and using it for this show was an amazing decision. It was the perfect, romantic night out. We both thoroughly enjoyed the music, the visual beauty of the candlelight, and the opportunity to just spend quality time together in such a beautiful setting. If you are a couple looking for a special, memorable, and romantic date night in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, I cannot recommend this inaugural Candlelight concert at St. Matthews Centre highly enough. It was perfect from start to finish!
Brad B
Great experience overall. The church has amazing acoustics for such a show. We look forward to future performances with Candlelight!!!
