Christvesper des Dresdner Kreuzchores
Visitors experience Rudolf Mauersberger's traditional Erzgebirge musical staging filling the entire church space. Choir boys in traditional Kurrende vestments narrate the Gospel of Luke's Christmas story at the altar, while Quempas songs resound from four corners of the building and anthems ring out from the gallery. The choral performance is accompanied by members of the Dresden Philharmonic, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and organ.
Thu, Dec 24, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
A programme costing €5 per person is required to attend and is available only at the church entrance. Children up to age 14 and people with a severe disability of GdB 80 or higher are free.
Hours
Admission 13:15; starts at 14:00.
Accessibility
Main Entrance A has wheelchair ramps, but wheelchair users and companions must register early at the box office due to limited capacity.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Get the required programme at the church entrance, as it is needed to attend and is available only there.
- If you use a wheelchair and are attending with a companion, register with the concert box office in advance because capacity is limited.
- Keep this performance separate from the other Christvesper and Christmette sessions when choosing which service to attend.
- Bring a 4er Vespergutschein if you have one, as it provides a discount.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children up to age 14 attend free.
- Visitors with a severe disability rated GdB 80 or higher attend free.
- The 4er Vespergutschein gives a 25% discount.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during the Christvesper?
The choir tells the Christmas story from Luke at the altar, Quempas songs sound from four corners of the church, and anthems, chorales and hymns fill the space.
Who performs in the service?
The Dresdner Kreuzchor performs with members of the Dresden Philharmonic, organist Holger Gehring, conductor Martin Lehmann and liturgist Christian Behr.
Are children welcome?
Yes. Children up to age 14 can attend free.
What should I know about the programme?
A programme is required to attend and is available only at the church entrance.
What arrangements are available for wheelchair users?
Wheelchair users attending with a companion are asked to register in advance at the concert box office because wheelchair capacity is limited.
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