Handel's Messiah 2026

All 2 dates

• Fri, Dec 4 · 7:30 PM - 9:45 PMDetails & save
• Sun, Dec 6 · 4 PM - 6:15 PMDetails & save

About Handel's Messiah

Since its premiere in 1742, "Messiah" has been in nearly continuous performance. In Dublin, London, and across the world, choruses and orchestras large and small have mounted productions of Handel's timeless masterpiece, a musical tapestry that recounts the story of Christ's life, from birth through death and resurrection.Purchase tickets from the Duke Box Office beginning October 25 at https://duke.is/j/psk9 .Duke Chapel's own "Messiah" concerts began in 1933 and have become a beloved tradition of the Duke and Durham communities. This year's ninety-third annual performances will be presented on period instruments with Baroque-era tuning, and will include selections from Parts I, II, and III. The program will last approximately two hours and fifteen minutes with intermission.PERFORMERSKathleen Jasinska, sopranoSara Couden, contraltoMorgan Mastrangelo, tenorDavid C. Grogan, bassDuke Chapel ChoirMallarmé MusicZebulon M. Highben, conductor

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Handel's Messiah 2026?

2 dates, Fri, Dec 4 – Sun, Dec 6. Each date and its hours are listed above.

Where is Handel's Messiah?

Duke University Chapel, 401 Chapel Drive, Durham.

How much does Handel's Messiah cost?

See the organizer's page. Check the organizer's page for current prices before you go.