Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah is coming to Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center in Chicago, IL on December 17, 2026. Tickets start at $71.

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Before you buy

It is a Thursday evening show starting at 7:30 PM local time.

Tickets start at $71, close to typical for Classical in Chicago: the median starting price across the 15 Classical listings we track there is $62, and 27% of them start higher.

Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center has 40 other upcoming events on our calendar, including Classical (39), Holiday (1). Next there: Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Merry, Merry Chicago (Dec 18).

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