Handel - Messiah WFCS
Audiences gather in the candlelit surroundings of Worcester Cathedral to hear Handel's classic oratorio, Messiah. The performance features the 140-voice Worcester Festival Choral Society alongside the Meridian Sinfonia Baroque orchestra and guest vocal soloists under the baton of director of music Samuel Hudson. Listeners experience famous choral movements and arias, including the Hallelujah chorus, For unto us a child is born, and The trumpets shall sound.
What to Expect
Handel's oratorio performed by a 140-voice choir and Baroque orchestra.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Centre
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Worcester Festival Choral Society
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Classical and choral music lovers
Vibe
Candlelit and grand
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 7.30pm.
- Parking: The cathedral has no car park; nearby options include Cathedral Square, Copenhagen Street and King Street car parks, all within a short walk.
- Accessibility: Disabled and visitor access is through the main entrance, and most Cathedral areas are accessible.
Tips & Advice
- Book seats in advance, as the event page encourages audiences to snap them up for this Christmas concert.
- Use Cathedral Square NCP for nearby pay-and-display parking; Copenhagen Street and King Street car parks are alternatives within five minutes of the main entrance.
- From Worcester Foregate Street or Shrub Hill, allow a 10–15-minute walk to the cathedral when travelling by train.
- Bus travellers can walk 10–15 minutes from Crowngate Street Bus Station to the cathedral in the city centre.
- Arriving by bicycle? Use racks beside the main visitor entrance in College Yard or behind the cathedral on College Green.
Special Events & Promotions
- The inaugural Hallelujah! Young Singers Opportunity invites local secondary school students and teachers to take part.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who performs in Handel’s Messiah?
Worcester Festival Choral Society’s 140 voices perform with four soloists and the Meridian Sinfonia Baroque orchestra, conducted by Samuel Hudson.
What music can I expect to hear?
The concert includes the Hallelujah chorus and movements such as For unto us a child is born, All we like sheep, and The trumpets shall sound.
Is there a way for local students and teachers to take part?
The inaugural Hallelujah! Young Singers Opportunity invites a number of students and teachers from local secondary schools to take part in the work.
Does the concert support a charitable cause?
It is Worcester Festival Choral Society’s annual benefit concert for local children’s causes, in partnership with Worcestershire Community Foundation.
What access and transport options are available at the cathedral?
Most, but not all, cathedral areas are accessible. The nearest train stations and Crowngate Street Bus Station are a 10–15-minute walk away.
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