Bach’s Christmas Oratorio | Winterval 2026

TICKETED. Adults €27. Students, OAPs, unwaged and children under 12 €25. Prices include booking fee.

Hear Bach’s Christmas Oratorio at St John’s Church on Parnell Street. Waterford’s Notable Works Choir joins the Wexford Festival Singers for a performance involving 120 singers and the 42 musicians of Waterford Concert Orchestra.

Soprano Róisin O’Grady and baritone Eoin Power take part, with Dr Kevin O’Carroll conducting. The concert lasts about 70 minutes and starts at 8pm on 6 December. Adult tickets cost €27. Tickets for students, OAPs, unwaged people and children under 12 cost €25. Booking fees are included.

Indoor event. This activity takes place inside the venue.

Plan Your Visit

Venue: St John’s Church, Waterford.
Festival: Winterval 2026.

The performance lasts approximately 70 minutes. St John’s Church is on Parnell Street.

How to get there!

Dates and Times

• Sunday 6 December 2026: 8pm

More Information

Official Winterval event details | Tickets and booking

More Winterval Events to Explore

Christmas Carol Concert, Lumina Christmas Concert, Winterval Olde Worlde Choir. Check each event page for its own dates, times and admission details.

See more in our Winterval festival guide and our What’s On guide, updated twice a week.

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