Bach Weihnachtsoratorium in Dortmund, 12 December 2026

Bach Weihnachtsoratorium is a concert at St. Reinoldi-Kirche in Dortmund on Saturday, 12 December 2026, at 16:00. The programme is the Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, parts 1–3, by J.S. Bach (1685–1750): cantatas I–III, which tell the Christmas story from the birth to the adoration of the shepherds.

The Dortmunder Bachorchester plays on period instruments. The Dortmunder Bachchor is joined by four soloists: Franziska Bobe (soprano), Henriette Gödde (alto), Stephan Scherpe (tenor) and Leonhard Geiger (bass). Christian Drengk conducts.

Tickets start at EUR 12, and a discount is available. A children's version, Weihnachtsoratorium für Kinder, takes place on Friday, 11 December, at 18:00.