Charlotte Symphony: Handel’s Messiah at Knight Theater (Dec 4-6, 2026)

Charlotte Symphony: Handel’s Messiah comes to Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts from December 4 to 6, 2026. Conductor Aram Demirjian leads the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and the Charlotte Master Chorale in Handel’s Messiah, the most recognizable and celebrated piece of choral music, with its famous Hallelujah Chorus. Browse more events this weekend in Carolina to plan the rest of your week.

Event Details

• Date: December 4-6, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM (Dec 4 and 5), 3:00 PM (Dec 6)
• Venue: Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts
• Address: 430 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
• Tickets: From $53.26 via Blumenthal Arts

A holiday tradition

Handel’s Messiah is a cornerstone of the holiday season, and the Charlotte Symphony’s performances with the Charlotte Master Chorale are a highlight of the year in Uptown Charlotte. Conductor Aram Demirjian leads the orchestra and chorus through the oratorio’s best-known moments, building to the Hallelujah Chorus that audiences wait for all evening.

Three performances are scheduled: Friday, December 4, at 7:30 PM; Saturday, December 5, at 7:30 PM; and Sunday, December 6, at 3:00 PM. The Sunday matinee is a good option for families and anyone who prefers an afternoon concert.

Getting to Knight Theater

Knight Theater is part of Levine Center for the Arts in Uptown Charlotte, at 430 S Tryon St. The theater is a short walk from the 7th Street Public Market and the Charlotte Transportation Center, and paid parking is available in nearby Uptown garages. Evening performances start at 7:30 PM, and the Sunday matinee starts at 3:00 PM.

Tickets

Tickets for Charlotte Symphony: Handel’s Messiah start at $53.26 and are on sale now. Buy tickets for Charlotte Symphony: Handel’s Messiah.

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