Are you ready to boogie all night long to the legendary 1970s pop band ABBA? Well, put on your Dancing Queen shoes because Candlelight has a special tribute in store for all lovers of disco and pop. Now, ABBA is no stranger to Amsterdam, having performed there in the ’70s. But chances are you haven’t heard their uplifting songs recreated by a classically trained string quartet.
This season, KIT (Royal Tropical Institute) will replace the iconic disco ball with thousands of sparkling candles to light up the dancefloor. Rediscover bangers like “Chiquitita”, “Lay All Your Love On Me” and “Super Trouper” in a gorgeous atmosphere.
Candlelight Spring: A tribute to ABBA
With roughly 385 million records sold worldwide, ABBA is among the best-selling music acts in history. Through their iconic songs, you’ve learned about love, heartbreak, and everything in between. This season, you can dance, you can jive, and have the time of your life as you listen to a number of anthems, including “Mamma Mia”, “Chiquitita” and “Take a Chance On Me”.
There’s nothing quite like hearing “Dancing Queen” played by a string quartet at KIT. Feel like a Super Trouper as you hear their songs performed from an entirely different musical perspective. It’s classical but with all of the Oogie-boogie energy of the supergroup!