Musicians from the Ulster Orchestra join the Belfast Philharmonic Choir as they celebrate the closing of their 150thanniversary season.
Affectionately known as “The Phil”, the Belfast Philharmonic Choir is one of very few choral societies with an unbroken record of performance since it was founded in 1874. Their performance of Mendelssohn’s Elijah in the Ulster Hall in November 2024 was performed almost 150 years to the date when the Society first sang the piece in the same venue.

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Belfast Philharmonic Choir 150th Anniversary Closing Concert

Ulster Hall Belfast

No Christmas would be complete without the majestic performance that is Handel's Messiah. Still one of the best oratorios ever written, its impact and appeal never diminishes. If you've never heard it, now is the time, especially when it's performed by the Ulster Orchestra, guest soloists and Belfast Philharmonic Choir. 

Messiah

Waterfront Hall

Guildhall

Our regular performance partners Belfast Philharmonic Choir have a special birthday this year, and we’re delighted to be part fo their 150th celebrations! ‘The Phil’ are one of only a handful of choral societies that have an unbroken record of performance since their inception and their first performance in 1874 of Mendelssohn’s Elijah. The date and music couldn’t be better, so join the celebrations with a performance of Mendelssohn’s dramatic, epic oratorio that depicts earthquake, fire and the still, small voice of God.

Belfast Philharmonic Choir

May 24, 2025