Festive Choral Sound with the WDR Orchestra and WDR Choir

Handel's Messiah at the Cologne Philharmonic

On December 5, 2026, the WDR orchestra and the WDR choir will present Georg Friedrich Handel's Messiah in Cologne. The concert will take place at the Cologne Philharmonic, bringing a significant work of sacred music to the stage of one of the city's central concert halls.

The highlight of the evening is Handel's oratorio Messiah. The work is particularly known for the famous “Hallelujah” chorus and combines orchestral colors with the voices of the choir. For the concert, the WDR orchestra and the WDR choir will work together. Visitors can look forward to a musical performance in a concert atmosphere.

Festive Concert Experience in Cologne

The Cologne Philharmonic provides the setting for this concert evening by the West German Broadcasting Corporation. Those who appreciate classical music and choral singing can experience Handel's Messiah here with the WDR orchestra and the WDR choir. The title “Hallelujah – Handel's Messiah” refers to the festive character of the program and the most well-known musical moment of the work.

The concert is aimed at everyone who wants to spend an evening with classical music and a large choral sound in Cologne. Further details regarding the exact start time, ticket prices, and additional participants alongside the WDR orchestra and WDR choir are not included in this event information. For current information on tickets and organizational details, it is advisable to visit the linked page of the WDR.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
• Location: Cologne Philharmonic, Bischofsgartenstraße 1, 50667 Cologne
• Program: Georg Friedrich Handel's Messiah
• Participants: WDR orchestra and WDR choir

Whether the concert evening will have an intermission and what entry regulations apply cannot be determined from the source. Please check this information directly with the organizer before your visit.