Scottish Rite Temple sits at the corner of NW 3rd Street and NW, a bustling street that’s a short walk from the Miami River and History Miami Museum. When the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry found themselves in desperate need of somewhere to give their organization an official home, the Scottish Rite Temple was constructed.
Built in 1924, the venue is a stunning example of Egyptian Revival architecture, most apparent in the towering pillars that welcome visitors at the entrance. While the building still hosts Freemason events to this day, it also welcomes a selection of other events including the series of enchanting Candlelight concerts.
Things you didn’t know about the Scottish Rite Temple
The Scottish Rite Temple in Miami has seen it all. During World War II, it even helped with the war effort, serving as an air raid shelter and a planning hub for the US Army, with its Banquet Hall filled with desks, radar systems and typewriters instead of fine furnishings. Decades later, Hurricane Andrew hit the building hard in 1992, but the repairs revealed a hidden orchestra pit now used for events. And with a huge auditorium, 70 rooms and 14 bathrooms, it’s still easy to get lost inside today.
Candlelight concerts at Scottish Rite Temple
If you’re looking for a reason to visit this historic Miami landmark, then there’s no better excuse than to attend an unforgettable Candlelight concert. This season, fans of music icons including Radiohead, Metallica, Taylor Swift and Luis Miguel can look forward to tributes to these legendary icons inside the magnificent Scottish Rite Temple. What’s more, the works of classical music composers such as Tchaikovsky as well as neo-soul and pop including Adele, Coldplay, and Bruno Mars are all set to receive their own Candlelight tributes, too.
What else can you do at Scottish Rite Temple?
Scottish Rite Temple hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Visitors can attend family picnics, discussion panels and even light saber classes inspired by the iconic Star Wars franchise. To celebrate the work of their fellow members, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry also host weekly meetings and award ceremonies inside the venue.
Miami has its fair share of remarkable venues in the city, and many of these magical locations are also setting the scene for these one-of-a-kind Candlelight concerts. Prepare to be enveloped in music and light as you experience the magic of these unforgettable tributes to music’s most beloved classical and contemporary stars.