Bach's Christmas Oratorio at St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin

Fri Dec 12 2025 at 07:30 pm to 10:30 pm UTC+00:00

St Patrick's Cathedral | Dublin 8

Irish Baroque Orchestra
Publisher/HostIrish Baroque Orchestra
Bach's Christmas Oratorio at St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin
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Celebrate the nativity story with reverence and exuberance, presented by the Irish Baroque Orchestra and Choir
About this Event

BACH’S CHRISTMAS ORATORIO BWV 248


Irish Baroque Orchestra & Chorus | Director Peter Whelan

Anna Dennis, soprano | Aisling Kenny, soprano
Rebecca Leggett, mezzo-soprano | Laura Lamph, mezzo-soprano
Jonathan Hanley, tenor | Peter Davoren, tenor
Frederick Long, bass-baritone | William Gaunt, bass


Tickets: €55 (premium - seating in pews), €40 (general admission - Nave), €40 (side view - transepts), €35 (distance view - towards the rear of the central nave), €10 (Unsighted)

From the jubilant opening chorus "Jauchzet, frohlocket" to the serene and tender arias, every note of Bach's Christmas Oratorio celebrates the nativity story with reverence and exuberance.

First performed for Christmas in 1734, the Christmas Oratorio comprises six cantatas, each intended for performance on a feast day in the Christmas period. In this performance the Irish Baroque Orchestra and Chorus present all six cantatas, for an immersive and enriching audience experience full of joy and peace.

Secure your tickets now for an evening of spiritual reflection —a celebration of the season that will warm your heart and inspire your soul.

Doors for this event open at 7.00pm

The Christmas Oratorio performances are part of the IBO’s ambitious new Bach Cycle 2024 - 2026, made possible by the generous philanthropic support of an anonymous donor.

Approx running time: 3 hours


We are operating a strict no refund policy for this performance

The Irish Baroque Orchestra receives its principal funding from the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon and is a resident organisation at the National Concert Hall, Dublin.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

St Patrick's Cathedral, Saint Patrick's Close, Dublin 8, Ireland

Tickets

EUR 0.00 to EUR 59.97

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