Handel's Messiah
- Date
- Thursday, December 17, 2026
- Time
- 7:00 PM · doors 6:00 PM
- Venue
- Lisner Auditorium
- Genre
- Symphonic
- Countdown
- In 33 days
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1 other date · through Dec 17
About Handel's Messiah
Handel's Messiah comes to Lisner Auditorium in Washington, District of Columbia on Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Ticket prices are shown on the ticket page.
It is one of 7 theater and arts events in Washington that week. There are 9 other events on the Washington calendar the same day. Lisner Auditorium has 6 upcoming events listed here. National Symphony Orchestra has 24 upcoming dates, including College Park.
This listing is one date in a run of 2 dates here, through December 17, 2026.
From the organizer
Hallelujah! You know the chorus, but there is a universe to discover beyond those famous four minutes. This December, early-music master Richard Egarr makes his NSO debut conducting Handels Messiah, the iconic holiday favorite that can be hushed, roaring, and wondrously divine. However you know Messiah?as a yearly tradition, a piece you sang yourself, or music you have never heard live?there is nothing like being in the room when the first notes begin.
On the bill
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National Symphony Orchestra Symphonic · 24 upcoming dates
More dates for National Symphony Orchestra
- National Symphony Orchestra: Serenades & Simple Songs 8:00 PM · Lisner Auditorium, Washington, DC
- National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella 8:00 PM · Lisner Auditorium, Washington, DC
- National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella 7:00 PM · Lisner Auditorium, Washington, DC
- NSO Presents...Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony 7:30 PM · The Anthem, Washington, DC
- Handel's Messiah 7:00 PM · Lisner Auditorium, Washington, DC
- National Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah 8:00 PM · Dekelboum Concert Hall at The Clarice, College Park, MD
- National Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah 8:00 PM · Dekelboum Concert Hall at The Clarice, College Park, MD
Know before you go
- Doors
- Doors open at 6:00 PM; the event starts at 7:00 PM.
- Please note
- NO BAGS larger than 18 x 16 x 8 inches. All Terrace seats require climbing stairs. There are no elevators in the Auditorium. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket for admission. Notice of Information Sharing: By purchasing a ticket to this event, you acknowledge that The George Washington University may share your contact information (name, email address, mailing address) with the NSO for the purpose of advertising future events. You will have the opportunity to unsubscribe from these communications at any time. For general ticketing, event questions, or group ticket orders, please email [email protected]. Box office opens when doors open unless otherwise noted.
- Ticket limit
- Please note: There is a ticket limit of 8 tickets per person and per credit card on this event.
- Ticket sales
- General sale opened Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT and closes Thu, Dec 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM EST. NSO Members & Donors: Aug 21, 10:00 AM – Dec 17, 9:00 PM EST. NSO Subscribers: Aug 25, 10:00 AM – Dec 17, 9:00 PM EST. NSO Musicians: Aug 26, 10:00 AM – Dec 17, 9:00 PM EST. Venue VIP: Aug 27, 10:00 AM – Dec 17, 9:00 PM EST.
- Presented by
- Miscellaneous Promoter
The venue: Lisner Auditorium
Lisner Auditorium730 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052
- Parking
- The closest public garage is the University Student Center garage, accessible on H Street between 21st and 22nd streets, NW. Please visit https://business-services.gwu.edu/visitor-parking for rates. Street parking is also available, obey posted signs.
- Accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible seating and mobility impaired seating is available at all price levels in row M of the Orchestra. All Terrace seating requires climbing stairs to access. For sight and hearing-impaired seating, please contact the box office at [email protected]
- Box office hours
- Fall 2025 Semester: Tuesdays 11a-3p Event Days: (1) One hour prior to Showtime
- Box office phone
- 202-994-6800. Please email [email protected] for the fastest response.
- Payment accepted
- Visa, Mastercard, American Express & Discover. Cash not accepted.
- Children
- Any child past their second birthday requires a ticket to attend events.
Seating chart
Coming up at Lisner Auditorium
- National Symphony Orchestra: Serenades & Simple Songs 8:00 PM · Lisner Auditorium
- 2026 NWSL Awards Presented by AT&T 6:00 PM · Lisner Auditorium
- National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella 8:00 PM · Lisner Auditorium
- National Children's Chorus: Light & Gold 7:30 PM · Lisner Auditorium
- A Candlelight Christmas 7:30 PM · Lisner Auditorium
Questions about this event
When is Handel's Messiah?
Handel's Messiah takes place on Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM, with doors opening at 6:00 PM (local Washington time).
Where is Handel's Messiah held?
At Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052. The venue has 6 upcoming events on our calendar.
How much are tickets for Handel's Messiah?
Prices were not published with this listing. Follow the ticket link for current availability and pricing.
Is there an age limit for Handel's Messiah?
Any child past their second birthday requires a ticket to attend events.
Is there parking at Lisner Auditorium?
The closest public garage is the University Student Center garage, accessible on H Street between 21st and 22nd streets, NW. Please visit https://business-services.gwu.edu/visitor-parking for rates. Street parking is also available, obey posted signs.
Is Lisner Auditorium wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible seating and mobility impaired seating is available at all price levels in row M of the Orchestra. All Terrace seating requires climbing stairs to access. For sight and hearing-impaired seating, please contact the box office at [email protected]
What else is happening in Washington on December 17?
Also on Thursday, December 17: A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theatre, Jane Monheit at Blues Alley Club and Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event) at The Sage, plus 6 more.
