Events

A beloved holiday tradition returns to the Tri-Cities!

After two sold-out performances last December, Mid-Columbia Opera once again brings Handel’s magnificent Messiah to life—this year in the beautiful setting of Bethel Church in Richland.

Experience the power and beauty of Handel’s masterpiece performed by a 34-voice chorus, chamber orchestra and four professional soloists, under the direction of conductor Bernard Kwiram.

From the joyful For Unto Us a Child Is Born to the soaring Hallelujah Chorus, Messiah contains some of the most beloved music of the season. Whether it has been part of your holiday tradition for years or this will be your very first performance, we invite you to experience this extraordinary music live.

Doors open 45 minutes prior to each performance.

Young Audience Policy
Families are welcome at Messiah! Children of all ages are invited to attend. School-aged children may attend with a $10 Student ticket. For children under school age, admission is free if they sit on an adult’s lap; if they need their own seat, a $10 Student ticket is required.

We simply ask parents and caregivers to be mindful of other audience members and step out with young children if they become restless or disruptive during the performance.