Sydney Christmas Guide › Sydney Christmas Shows 2026
When Dec 12 – Dec 13, 2026
Where Sydney Town Hall, 483 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Handel's Messiah Sydney is the 85th annual presentation of Handel's oratorio, sung in the historic Sydney Town Hall by a choir of more than 400 voices. Conductor Tim Chung leads, with organist Mark Quarmby on the Town Hall organ, plus an orchestra and soloists.
The soloists are soprano Hannah Burton, alto Sidra Nissen, tenor Seungkwon Jang, and bass Jeremy Boulton. The program includes the Hallelujah Chorus. There are two performances to choose from.
Allow about two and a half hours, including a 20-minute interval. Tickets are sold online through TryBooking or at the door before each performance, and under-18s are welcome with a parent or guardian. Radio Community Chest, a registered charity, puts the concerts on, and any surplus goes to helping people in need in Sydney.
Questions
How long is the concert?
Allow about two and a half hours, including a 20-minute interval.
Can you buy tickets at the door?
Yes. Tickets are sold online through TryBooking or at the door before each performance.
Can kids come?
Yes. Children and students under 18 are welcome, as long as a parent or guardian comes with them.
Can you sing in the choir?
Yes. It's a non-auditioning choir that welcomes trained singers and enthusiastic amateurs. Under-18s can join with a parent or guardian, and rehearsals run on Monday evenings at St Stephen's Uniting Church.