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Handel's Messiah at Wells Cathedral

Cathedral Green, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PA

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Handel's Messiah

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Season (5 Dec 2026)
DayTimes
Saturday19:00 - 22:00

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Celebrate the season with Handel's much-loved Messiah in the atmospheric surroundings of Wells Cathedral.

The acclaimed Wells Cathedral Choir is joined by outstanding instrumentalists and soloists from across the UK for a stirring performance of one of the world's most enduring musical masterpieces.

Composed in 1741, Messiah is a work of extraordinary colour and contrast that retells the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ with unmatched musical ingenuity. From the serene opening 'Comfort Ye' to the intricate splendour of the final 'Amen', Handel's festive masterpiece is packed from start to finish with soaring solos, vivid orchestral colours and unforgettable choruses.

Don't miss the chance to experience this enduring masterpiece brought vividly to life in the breathtaking setting of Wells Cathedral.

Performers:

Wells Cathedral Choir & The Geldart Ensemble
Timothy Parsons director
Madeleine Perring soprano
Benjamin Irvine-Capel alto
Ruairi Bowen tenor
Tim Mirfin bass

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The West Front of Wells Cathedral in Somerset Wells Cathedral, SomersetSet in the medieval heart of England’s smallest city and an easy journey from Bath by car or public transport, Wells Cathedral was built between 1175 and 1490 and has been described as “the most poetic of the English Cathedrals." 

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