Concert: Handel's Messiah

Members of the Abbey Choir and celebrated soprano Sophie Bevan, along with the renowned musicians of Academy of Ancient Music, bring to life this sacred oratorio, one of the best known and most frequently performed works of choral music.

The Choir of Westminster Abbey is known worldwide as one of the finest ensembles of its type, its repertoire extending from plainsong and Renaissance polyphony to twentieth-century masterpieces and new commissions. In addition to singing the daily services, as it has done since the fourteenth century, the Choir plays a central role in the many royal and state occasions which are held in the Abbey, most recently the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

The Choir of Westminster Abbey 
Academy of Ancient Music 
Andrew Nethsingha conductor 
Sophie Bevan soprano 
Simon Ponsford alto 
William Balkwill tenor 
Stuart O’Hara bass

“A choice performance … an extraordinary range of expressive tone.” 
The Guardian

“…an exhilarating performance by Academy of Ancient Music...”
Evening Standard

This concert takes place thanks to the generous support of David Keltner and the late Patricia Owen Keltner.

ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION

Tickets

• Seats available at a range of prices: £59, £49, £39.50 | £31 (restricted view) | £25 (very restricted view) | £16 (no view – unreserved). Click on the booking link above to select your preferred option. 

Timings 

• Doors open at 6:15pm and the concert will begin at 7:00pm
• There will be an interval of 20 minutes and the performance will end at around 9:30pm
• Latecomers will be admitted but may not be able to occupy their allocated seats until a suitable break in the performance. 

Access & security

• Entry to Westminster Abbey is via the Great West Door 
• Your bag will be searched and we ask you not to bring any large items with you (for example suitcases, large backpacks or folding bicycles) as these will not be allowed inside and we are unable to store them for you 

Food and drink

On concert evenings (25th November and 19th December) the Cellarium Café and Terrace will be open from 5.00–6.45pm serving a 2-course Christmas menu (last orders 6.15pm) and pre-concert drinks and snacks. Email [email protected] to book.

Filming & photography

• Please note that photography, filming and sound recording are not permitted at Abbey concerts

General Information

• Older children are very welcome at our evening concerts but we do not recommend them for children under the age of six
• While concerts provide an excellent opportunity to enjoy the Abbey’s special atmosphere and magnificent architecture, the church is not open for visiting on concert evenings and we recommend consulting our website www.westminster-abbey.org to plan a visit during opening hours.
• Tickets for Abbey concerts are non-transferrable and non-refundable