Featuring a stellar cast of vocal soloists, American Bach’s celebrated holiday tradition of performing Handel’s Messiah in San Francisco’s historic Grace Cathedral perennially provides a treasured December holiday event to capacity audiences. American Bach’s performances of Handel’s timeless work have become an essential part of the musical year for many music lovers and have attracted audiences of more than 50,000 from around the world.

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Handel's Messiah in Grace Cathedral

Grace Cathedral

Featuring a stellar cast of vocal soloists, American Bach’s annual tradition of performing Handel’s Messiah in San Francisco’s historic Grace Cathedral perennially provides a treasured December holiday event to capacity audiences. A celebrated Bay Area holiday tradition, American Bach's performances of Handel’s timeless work have become an essential part of the musical year for many music lovers and have attracted audiences of more than 50,000 from around the world.

Handel's Messiah in Grace Cathedral 

What could be better than a concert that features Part One of Bach's scintillating "Christmas Oratorio" and the Christmas portion of Handel's timeless Messiah, all within a perfect program for family and friends? The finely tuned voices of the American Bach Choir and the polished sheen of sonorities brought by American Bach's period-instrument orchestra soar within the majestic interior of San Francisco’s Nob Hill landmark.

American Bach Choir

11 - 12 Dec, 2025

Handel's Messiah in Grace Cathedral

Dec 13, 2024

Handel's Messiah in Grace Cathedral

American Bach Choir