About
What to expect
Baroque orchestra Cappella Maria Barbara, Collegium Sint-Jan and four soloists perform Händel's Messiah, conducted by Gerben Budding.
The oratorio tells the story of the Messiah in three parts and includes the well-known Hallelujah.
- Baroque orchestra Cappella Maria Barbara
- Choir Collegium Sint-Jan
- Conductor Gerben Budding
- Soprano Lauren Armishaw, alto Robert Kuizenga
- Tenor Falco van Loon, bass Michiel Meijer
- The church is atmospherically lit during the concert
Questions
When does Messiah start and end?
Messiah runs Wednesday, 9 December 2026, 19:30.
Where is Messiah?
Messiah takes place at Sint-Janskerk, Achter de Kerk 2, Gouda.
How much are tickets for Messiah?
Tickets for Messiah cost from €27.50 on the official ticket shop.
Are the seats numbered?
Yes, all seats in the hall are numbered, in three categories:
Category 1: right in front of the stage, full view of soloists, choir and orchestra (boxes A and B)
Category 2: in the choir ambulatory, reduced view, screens present (boxes D and E)
Category 3: in the choir ambulatory, limited view, screens present (boxes F and G)
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Getting there
Sint-Janskerk, Achter de Kerk 2, 2801 JW Gouda, Zuid-Holland, NL
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