Illustration of felt snowman figures in red scarves and hats on a small snowy stage with red curtains and Christmas trees (Johann Sebastian Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium, Kantaten 1-3)
Christmas Shows

Johann Sebastian Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium, Kantaten 1-3

Visitors experience Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Cantatas 1 to 3, in the Kreuzkirche Dresden. The performance features the renowned Dresdner Kreuzchor and the Dresdner Philharmonie alongside solo vocalists under the musical direction of Kreuzkantor Martin Lehmann. Audiences hear festive opening and closing choruses, recitatives narrating the biblical Christmas story, and solo arias.

Fri, Dec 11, 2026

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Tickets

Tickets: €14, €20, €41, €54, €66 or €74; reduced prices from €12. An evening-box-office surcharge of €3 per ticket applies.

Hours

19.00–20.15 Uhr; Einlass 18.15 Uhr.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Classical music and choral music lovers

Vibe

Festive and reverent

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Buy tickets online, at the Kreuzkirche concert box office, or through advance-sale outlets to arrange admission before the evening box office.
  • Use the concert ticket as a VVO transit pass from four hours before the performance until 4:00 a.m. the following day, excluding special transport.
  • Avoid the €3 evening-box-office surcharge by purchasing elsewhere; if buying there, note that it opens 90 minutes before the performance.
  • Check reduced-fare eligibility before booking; discounts apply to children aged 6 and older and several student, service, Dresden-Pass, and disability categories.
  • Bring only children aged six or older, since younger children are not admitted to this performance.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Reduced tickets are available for children aged six and up, pupils, students, trainees, BFD and FWD participants, Dresden-Pass holders, severely disabled people with GdB 80 or higher, and their companions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age can attend the performance?

Admission is available from age six.

Who performs the Christmas Oratorio?

The Dresdner Kreuzchor and Dresdner Philharmonie perform with soloists Magdalene Harer, Ulrike Malotta, Benedikt Kristjánsson and Felix Schwandtke, conducted by Martin Lehmann.

What music is included in this performance?

The program is Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, Cantatas one to three, with choruses, recitatives and solo arias.

Can I buy tickets at the evening box office?

Yes. The concert box office opens before the performance; an evening-box-office surcharge applies.

Can I use my concert ticket for public transport?

Yes. The concert ticket is also valid for local public transport in the VVO network within its stated validity period, excluding special transport.

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