A candlelit tribute concert of the music of Dolly Parton at the Canzani Auditorium.
Candlelight: Tribute to Dolly Parton comes to the Canzani Auditorium in Columbus on two different dates: Saturday, November 12, 2026, at 8:45 PM, and Saturday, January 16, 2027, at 6:30 PM. It's a tribute concert, which means it's a performance of Dolly Parton's songs rather than a show by the artist herself. The organizers make that clear: it's not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Parton, her estate, or her official representatives.
The whole thing is built around the Candlelight format, which brings live music into a space lit by candlelight. The music of Dolly Parton is the focus, and the show runs about 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before it starts, and there's no entry once the performance has begun, so you'll want to be in your seat before the first note. Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis within each zone, and anyone under 16 has to be accompanied by an adult. The venue is ADA compliant.
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Tickets start at $37.50. Between the two dates, you've got a late-night Saturday in November and an early evening in January to choose from, and since it's a tribute, the draw is the songs themselves rather than a particular performer. If you're planning to go, keep in mind that the doors open 45 minutes early and they don't let anyone in once it's started.
