Bach: Christmas Oratorio
12 December 2025 at 19:30:00
St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin
Bach: Christmas Oratorio
From the jubilant opening chorus "Jauchzet, frohlocket" to the serene and tender arias, every note of Bach's Christmas Oratorio celebrates the nativity story with reverence and exuberance.
First performed for Christmas in 1734, the Christmas Oratorio comprises six cantatas, each intended for performance on a feast day in the Christmas period. In this performance the Irish Baroque Orchestra and Chorus present all six cantatas, for an immersive and enriching audience experience full of joy and peace.
Secure your tickets now for an evening of spiritual reflection —a celebration of the season that will warm your heart and inspire your soul.
Doors for this event open at 7.00pm
The Christmas Oratorio performances are part of the IBO’s ambitious new Bach Cycle 2024 - 2026, made possible by the generous philanthropic support of an anonymous donor.
Approx running time: 3 hours
Tickets for the Christmas Oratorio go on priority booking for Friends and Patrons from September 1st, and general release from September 15th.