What Happened To Adele And Why Is There A 'Candlelight Tribute' For Her? Here's What We Know

Pop icon Adele has completely disappeared from the music scene, but her songs continue to be performed.

The 16-time Grammy winner announced she would be taking a 'big break' from music last year due to burnout and desire for a life out of the limelight.

She said a tearful goodbye as she finished her Las Vegas residency at Caesar's Palace in November before stepping back from music and the public eye.

However, a series of tribute concerts for the singer are providing a way for fans to still experience her music live, but with a unique twist.

Here's everything you need to know about entertainment company Fever's candlelight concerts and their tribute to Adele.

What's The Deal With Candlelight Concerts?

Candlelight concerts first launched in Madrid in 2019 and have since expanded throughout Spain, the UK, and the US.

The idea was to take something people already love, and create an original experience for it.

Candlelight concerts are live music performances with a classical feel in unique venues, surrounded by the soft glow of thousands of candles.

'At its core, Candlelight is about creating intimacy,' Meryem Benkirane, senior project manager at Fever, told The National.

'A lot of people feel a bit out of place at traditional classical concerts. The format, the venues, it can all feel too formal. So we asked – what happens if you take the same music and change how it's presented?' she added.

Candles are placed around the piano and along the aisles while the audience sits in a circular set up, creating a cosy atmosphere.

Some candlelight concerts are dedicated to one artist while others take on a variety of artists' greatest hits.

'People are looking for new ways to experience live music. We're not saying it has to replace anything else, but maybe this is just another way of doing it. Slower, more thoughtful. Something a little more human,' Benkirane said.

Candlelight: A Tribute To Adele

Fevers' latest tribute concert is dedicated to Adele, allowing fans a chance to listen to her music live in the singer's absence.

The concert is coming to London on 12 September and 18 October at Central Hall Westminster and again on 19 December at St. Mary's Church, Marylebone.

Adele's biggest hits will be stripped down by a string quartet including 'Hello,' 'Someone Like You,' and 'Skyfall.'

Seating is based on a first come first serve basis and the duration of the concert is 60 minutes. Tickets range from £22 to £67 ($30 to $90).

Why Is Adele Taking A Break?

Adele was last seen on stage tearing up as she bid farewell during her 100th and final Las Vegas show in November.

She had spent two years performing regular Friday and Saturday night shows at Caesar's Palace, but indicated the experience was emotionally draining.

'I want a big break after all this and I think I want to do other creative things just for a little while,' she told German broadcaster ZDF midway through 2024.

'You know, I don't even sing at home at all. How strange is that?' she added.

While Adele takes a much deserved career break, live renditions of her music live on through Fevers tribute concert to the music legend.