Canterbury Cathedral presents Handel's Messiah by Candlelight - Canterbury Cathedral

This event is organised, managed and delivered by Canterbury Cathedral Priority booking for Becket Patrons is now open. General sales will open on Tuesday 15 September at 10am. On Saturday 21 November 2026 at 7.30pm, the girl choristers and Lay Clerks of Canterbury Cathedral will be joined by period instrument ensemble, The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen, and a stellar line up of critically-acclaimed soloists, for a candlelit performance of Handel’s Messiah . This concert will be an intimate presentation of some of Handel’s most enduring music in the beautiful surroundings of Canterbury Cathedral’s Quire.