For two · CONCERTS
Good romantic concerts fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend one hour hearing Chopin, Liszt, Bach, Beethoven, and other classics inside Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, one of Paris’s oldest religious buildings. Concerts feature pianists Philippe Alègre, Samuel Bismut, Antonin Bonnet, or Kazumitsu Ujisawa, with selected dates adding cellist Charbel. Seating is free placement.
Set sail from Benoa Bay aboard Bali Hai Cruises’ 64-foot catamaran for a three-hour evening of five-course tropical dining, acoustic music, and sea views toward Nusa Dua. You receive a welcome drink and floral lei, with pickup available from much of South Bali. Drinks cost extra, and the boat takes no more than seven couples.
“Absolutely loved it. Great food and value for the money. Much recommended”
You’ll hear a 90-minute Romantic Classics concert in the frescoed Sala Terrena, 150 meters from St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Violinist Claudio Bentes performs with pianist Dushan Sretovic and cellist Teodora Miteva in a program featuring Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, Liszt, Schubert, and Brahms. Student, back-row, and closer seats are available.
“Although the venue was relatively small, the acoustics were excellent, allowing every note to be heard with clarity and depth. The performers were outstanding — their playing was precise, expressive, and perfectly in sync. The entire performance was engaging from start to finish, with no dull moments. It was a truly memorable experience.”
Spend about 2.5 hours sailing Nichupté Lagoon aboard a Spanish galleon while enjoying a three-course dinner, national open bar, and live saxophone music. Choose lobster, steak, surf and turf, or a vegetarian meal. Host Sergio may lead the dancing and laughter. Hotel pickup is available for an added fee.
“My husband and I had the time of our life. Staff was professional. Food was delicious. Highly recommend for couples looking to connect and do something different. Come on out lovers!”
Spend one hour with a string ensemble and opera singer at Amsterdam’s Marionetten theater. The February 12 program moves from Rossini and Handel to Mozart, Puccini, Elgar, Tchaikovsky, Gounod, and Offenbach, with musicians introducing the pieces. The small historic setting suits both first-time listeners and seasoned classical fans.
“Een prachtig concert in intieme setting. De talentvolle musici stralen plezier uit en nemen je mee in hun spel. Absoluut een aanrader!”
You’ll sail Laguna Nichupte aboard a Spanish galleon for about two and a half hours, starting with wine and a sunset view before a three-course steak, lobster, or combined dinner. A live saxophonist supplies old-school love songs, while the open bar keeps the evening festive. Hotel pickup may be available, with extra transport charges from Riviera Maya.
“Delicious food and lovely conversation as we got to know other couples! It rained a bit but the staff were prepared. It was a wonderful experience!”
Spend one hour hearing Chopin, Beethoven, Ravel, Rachmaninov, Debussy, and Bacewicz in a candlelit part of Krakow’s 17th-century Church of St. Bernardine of Siena. An English introduction, short intermission, and intimate piano performances make this a strong evening choice for classical music lovers.
“Pure magic. I felt every note — Chopin has never sounded more alive.”
At Filoksenia Restaurant in central Warsaw, you’ll eat a Polish meal inspired by Chopin’s era in a 19th-century candlelit setting. Expect country bread, sour rye soup, duck, guinea fowl, or stuffed eggplant, followed by baked apple or apple pie. Choose the dinner with or without a concert, and allow 90 to 150 minutes.
“Koncert i jedzenie top, polecam każdemu, kontakt z obsługą również bardzo dobry, jedyny mały minusik to temperatura w restauracji”
Set sail from Cabo Marina Tu Enamorado at 5 p.m. for a three-hour sunset cruise to El Arco. You get live music, a signature cocktail, antipasto, Baja Duo dinner, dessert, and a premium open bar. Choose hotel pickup or meet at the marina, and plan for a group of up to 40 people.
“Beautiful tour! Our group of 3 couples had an amazing experience. Absolutely recommended. The staff was friendly and very attentive, the views were spectacular, and the food was delicious! Perfect romantic sunset cruise to end our trip off.”
Elisa and Augusto welcome you to their 18th-century home in the Lucca hills for local wine, Tuscan cheeses, and a violin-and-piano concert. You will hear Romantic works, opera fantasies, and pieces tied to wine in the Music Room, with views toward Lucca’s towers. The 1.5-hour event suits couples, music lovers, and small groups.
“The performance was very good and impressive. The pieces they chose were lovely!”
Pick a deck, a table, a camera or a quiet room for two.
