The Christmas season is filled with music, but none exemplifies the season as much as Handel’s Messiah, especially the Christmas part. It’s become a tradition to attend a performance of The Messiah in December, and there are several chances to do so in the Charlotte area in 2022.

There’s no better way to celebrate the holidays than with music. Check out this list of free holiday concerts in the Charlotte area!
Charlotte Music Club
Charlotte Music Club is presenting Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, December 11th, 2022, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 501 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina.
This is their 68th annual performance of Handel’s Messiah.
It features soloists, chorus and orchestra.
It’s FREE to the community.
Charlotte Symphony
Charlotte Symphony is performing Handel’s Messiah at Knight Theater, 430 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, on the following dates and times:
- Friday, December 2nd, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, December 4th, 2022, 3 p.m.
Featured:
- Christopher Warren-Green, conductor
- Nicole Cabell, soprano
- Aaron Crouch, tenor
- Daniel Okulitch, bass
- Charlotte Master Chorale
Providence Presbyterian Church

Providence Presbyterian Church, at 10140 Providence Church Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina, is presenting Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, December 4th, 2022, at 4 p.m.
This performance will be direted by Todd Barnhill and will be performed by the church’s Adult Choir and Orchestra.
Admission is free.
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More Holiday Concerts
Check out our day by day list of free holiday concerts in the Charlotte area in 2022, or see a list of upcoming holiday concerts (not all free) here:
First United Methodist Church
501 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 704-333-9081
Providence Presbyterian Church
10140 Providence Church Lane
Charlotte, NC