Christmas at Augustana, other holiday events planned

Augustana College celebrates the season with several events and performances open to the public.

Nov. 23: Lessons and Carols

Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025
3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Ascension Chapel, Bahls Center (Founders Hall)

Enjoy a beautiful, spiritual presentation of lessons and carols within the intimate setting of Ascension Chapel. The Augustana Chamber Singers and Campus Ministries present the story of Christ's birth in readings and song.

Free and open to the public.

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Dec. 6-7: Christmas at Augustana

Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
2 p.m.
Centennial Hall, 3703 7th Ave.

Celebrate Christmas at Augustana with performances by the Augustana Symphony Orchestra, Augustana Brass Ensemble, Augustana Choir, Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble, Augustana Concert Chorale, and the Augustana Handbell Choir.

Guests of all ages are invited to experience the warmth and excellence of this cherished Augustana tradition.

The performance is 90 minutes with no intermission.  Guests are asked to be seated no later than 1:55 p.m.

Tickets are available October 1 and can be purchased online or by phone through the Ticket Office.

Feb. 22: Messiah

Sunday, February 22
3 p.m.
Centennial Hall, 3703 7th Ave.

Directed by Dr. Jon Hurty, the 200-member Augustana Oratorio Society will perform Handel's masterwork "Messiah" at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Centennial Hall.

Messiah, the beloved baroque masterpiece that has moved audiences for nearly three centuries with its soaring choruses and profound musical storytelling of hope and redemption, has been performed by the Augustana Oratorio Society since 1881. Musicians of the Augustana Oratorio Society include community members, Augustana students, members of the Augustana Choir, and the Augustana Choral Artists.

Tickets can be purchased online or by phone through the Ticket Office.