December 10 & 11

HANDEL'S MESSIAH
IN GRACE CATHEDRAL


HANDEL Messiah

Hélène Brunet, soprano
Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, countertenor
Steven Soph, tenor
Christian Pursell, bass-baritone
American Bach Soloists • American Bach Choir
Jeffrey Thomas, conductor

When & Where

Thursday December 10 2026 7:30 p.m.
Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street, San Francisco


Friday December 11 2026 7:30 p.m.
Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street, San Francisco

The program will last approximately 2 1/2 hours with one intermission.

“The singers and instrumentalists of the ABS Choir and Orchestra were, as always, magnificent. There are simply not enough superlatives to adequately describe their mastery and musicianship and do justice to their dedication and artistry.” — Niels Swinkels, San Francisco Classical Voice 

About the Music

American Bach’s performances of Handel’s timeless work have become an essential part of the musical year for many music lovers and have attracted audiences of more than 50,000 from around the world.

Featuring a stellar cast of vocal soloists, American Bach’s celebrated holiday tradition of performing Handel’s Messiah in San Francisco’s historic Grace Cathedral perennially provides an unparalleled December holiday event to capacity audiences.

Enjoy a spectacular holiday evening starting with a classic cable car ride to the top of San Francisco’s Nob Hill, take in the festive lights as you stroll through Huntington Park, revel in the world-famous Gingerbread House in the historic Fairmont Hotel, then step inside the breathtaking and welcoming interior of Grace Cathedral for an incomparable musical experience. 

Hélène Brunet

Hélène
Brunet

Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen

Aryeh Nussbaum
Cohen

Steven Soph

Steven
Soph

Christian Pursell

Christian
Pursell

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Address

182 Howard Street, #536
San Francisco, CA 94105

Contacts

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Phone: +1 (415) 621 7900 
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