Candlelight: Tribute to Leonard Cohen

The Belford String Quartet are taking on the songbook of Leonard Cohen at The Merchants House of Glasgow on Saturday 14 November. It's a Candlelight concert, which means the whole room is lit by thousands of flameless candles, and the music is played by a string quartet rather than a full band. The set is a tribute, so it's not affiliated with Cohen's estate or official representatives.

The venue is the Grand Hall of The Merchants House, at 7 West George Street. It's a historic city-centre spot with a capacity of around 200, housed in a Victorian building designed by John Burnet that opened in 1874. The hall is finished with ornate ceilings, stained-glass windows, and a sweeping marble staircase. The Merchants House itself is a charitable organisation that dates back to 1605, and this is its fourth home.

On the night, the Belford String Quartet will be the ones on stage, reimagining Cohen's work for strings. The concert runs for 60 minutes, and doors open 45 minutes before the start. It's open to ages 8 and up, with under-16s needing to be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are £23.50, and the performance starts at 18:15.