Wells Cathedral Oratorio Society: Handel's Messiah

Experience the Majesty of Handel’s Messiah
Join WCOS and Music for Awhile for an unforgettable evening as the resounding power of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah once again fills Wells Cathedral with its timeless beauty and triumph. Handel’s great oratorio was first performed in Dublin on 13 April 1742 and received its London premiere nearly a year later. After an initially modest public reception, the oratorio gained in popularity, eventually becoming one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works in Western music.Whether you are a lifelong admirer or discovering this work for the first time, Handel’s Messiah offers an experience like no other. Let the grandeur of the music, the brilliance of the voices, and the passion of the performance envelop you in a night of transcendent beauty. Reserve your seats today and be part of this moving celebration of art, faith, and joy.

Seating

Seating for this concert is allocated in the Central Nave and un-allocated (issued on a first come, first served basis) in the Side Aisles. We advise guests arrive in good time to find their seats so that the concert can start on time. All guests must be seated at least 10 minutes before the concert start time.

The seating map provided on Eventbrite is intended as a general guide for reference purposes and may not be fully reflective of the actual seating arrangements. Please be aware that the Brown and White seats have a restricted or no view of the stage.

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Please note that guests are not permitted to stand in the aisles as these must be kept clear for emergency access.

Accessibility

Wells Cathedral is a wheelchair accessible venue, and accessible seating and wheelchair spaces are available. Complimentary Carer Tickets are available upon request.

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Ticket Terms and Conditions: Refunds, Transfers and Cancellations

Refundable tickets include an insurance policy according to the following terms and conditions:

• Insurance covers tickets purchased for this event via the Wells Cathedral Eventbrite portal.

• The Beneficiary is the owner of an insured ticket. Refunds can only be issued via the original payment method.

• The insurance cover begins at the time the ticket is purchased and ends at the beginning of the event.

• Insurance can only be purchased simultaneously with tickets. Later purchase is not possible.

• If insurance is only purchased on some of the ticket holder’s tickets, only these tickets will be covered by the insurance.

• Refunds can be issued to the ticket holder if they are unable or no longer wish to attend for any reason.

• The refund will include the ticket value with the value of the insurance premium.

• To receive a refund, the ticket holder must provide the original order number and the original confirmation email.

• When the refund has been issued, tickets will immediately be made available for general re-sale and may not be available for re-purchase by the beneficiary.

Tickets purchased without insurance are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled by the Cathedral or Wells Cathedral Oratorio Society.