Handel’s Messiah

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, Scotland, G2 3NY, United Kingdom

Dates/times in London time zone

Friday 02 January 2026

15:00

Programme

Performers

Laurence Cummings	Conductor
Anna Devin	Soprano
Claudia Huckle	Contralto
Nick Pritchard	Tenor
George Humphreys	Baritone
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
RSNO Chorus
Stephen Doughty	Choirmaster / chorus director
Paul Whittaker	BSL Performer

Hallelujah! Celebrate the New Year with the RSNO’s annual performance of Handel’s Messiah. Laurence Cummings directs an all-star cast alongside the RSNO and its mighty Chorus. From For Unto Us a Child is Born to the unforgettable Hallelujah Chorus, enjoy all the glory and joy of this truly timeless masterpiece.

Tickets: £19, £28.50, £35.50, £43, £49 (Booking fees may apply. Discounts are available for under 18s, under 26s, mature students, unemployed patrons, patrons with disabilities and groups.)

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