The Messiah Festival of the Arts

03/25/2026

Catch up on this year's festival news at www.messiahfestival.org or the Bethany College and Bethany College Music Department pages! We look forward to seeing you for performances this weekend!

04/17/2024

Tomorrow (Thursday) at 7:30 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church

Please join us tomorrow (Thursday, April 18) for our final Bethany Choirs and Handbells performance. 7:30 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church!

03/31/2024

This afternoon’s performance of Handel’s “Messiah” will be live streamed at 3 pm. You may find it at the following link:

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03/29/2024

Tonight’s performance of Bach’s “Passion according to St. Matthew” will be live-streamed. A link may be found at www.bethanylb.edu/live. Please share with others.

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03/28/2024

The Messiah Festival of the Arts is in full swing this week! Did you know that you can watch many of the events online? Head to our website and see the full Dress Rehearsal performance (featuring Bethany College Student soloists!) as well as lectures, recitals, and more.

bethanylb.edu/live

03/28/2024

The livestream of the Bethany College Student Honors Recital, as part of the Messiah Festival of the Arts, is online now at bethanylb.edu/live !

03/26/2024

In one week, you will have the opportunity to be in the audience for the 143rd performance of the longest-running continual North American performance of Handel’s 𝑀𝑒𝓈𝓈𝒾𝒶𝒽. A beautiful musical tradition that will leave you feeling inspired and invigorated. Don't miss your opportunity on this feast for the heart.

Tickets available at messiahfestival.org.

The Messiah Festival of the Arts
📷: Jim Turner

03/23/2024

Messiah Festival tickets are now available online at messiahfestival.org!

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03/23/2024

Watch and listen to Dr. Lucas's interview with Radio Kansas regarding the The Messiah Festival of the Arts

Dr. Mark Lucas joined us in today's Green Room for a preview of the upcoming Messiah Festival of the Arts!